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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 570 p4p, 810 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 53 p4p, 75 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahamies avoided it.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahamies lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Rahamies's leg. Rahamies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahamies should have avoided that one.
Rahamies ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Ekaku lands a head kick!
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahamies! But no joy.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Rahamies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies blocks a jab.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Rahamies throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Rahamies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rahamies throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku checks a low kick from Rahamies.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Rahamies blocks the leg kick.
Rahamies tries to bum rush Ekaku with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahamies scores with a four punch combination!
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahamies has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Rahamies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
Rahamies moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rahamies avoids it.
Rahamies throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Rahamies moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Rahamies's side.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Rahamies's ribs.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Rahamies's side.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Rahamies finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahamies blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Rahamies takes one on the button.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahamies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahamies's head.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahamies checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahamies throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahamies will feel that in the morning.
Rahamies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahamies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Rahamies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahamies down.
Ekaku lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Rahamies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rahamies tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahamies cracks Ekaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahamies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Rahamies stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ekaku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahamies lands with an overhand left.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Rahamies.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rahamies might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ekaku has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Rahamies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rahamies checks it.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahamies moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Rahamies moves his leg out of the way.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Rahamies didn't see that one coming.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Rahamies avoids it.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Rahamies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku with a hook.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Rahamies checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahamies as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Rahamies avoids a kick to the body.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Rahamies moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Rahamies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Ekaku lands but Rahamies takes it in his stride.
Rahamies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahamies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku throws a jab when Rahamies was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rahamies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku thumps Rahamies with a low kick.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahamies! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
Rahamies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Rahamies throws out a leg kick but Ekaku moves out of range and Rahamies only half commits.
Rahamies throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahamies scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies blocks the body kick.
Rahamies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Rahamies is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Rahamies misses its intended target.
Rahamies walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Rahamies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rahamies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahamies slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Rahamies appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ekaku defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Ilari Rahamies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Rahamies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Rahamies in the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
Ekaku throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Rahamies's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Rahamies's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rahamies checks a leg kick.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Rahamies saw that one coming.
Rahamies feints a counter leg kick.
Rahamies moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rahamies.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahamies can do to turn this around?
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Rahamies takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku with a jab.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku cracks Rahamies with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku thuds his right hand into Rahamies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahamies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Ekaku lunges at Rahamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahamies's hand.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahamies momentarily.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rahamies misses with a looping left.
Rahamies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku cracks Rahamies with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Rahamies throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahamies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Ekaku works the jab nicely.
Ekaku lands the left hand.
Rahamies looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a spinning back kick!
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Rahamies moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahamies throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a body kick.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahamies's sensitive parts.
Rahamies throws a right and a left that Ekaku avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahamies's head.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahamies avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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