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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 537 p4p, 336 weight class) and Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 65 p4p, 44 weight class). Klaus Von Alkum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki checks a low kick from Von Alkum.
Yamasaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Von Alkum tries to move into range but Yamasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Klaus Von Alkum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Von Alkum is predictable there
and Yamasaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki advances position into side control!
Yamasaki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Von Alkum's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum has one of Yamasaki's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Von Alkum prevents Yamasaki from moving into mount.
Von Alkum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Alkum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamasaki tries for a kimura but Von Alkum is defending well.
Von Alkum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamasaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamasaki is looking for submissions but instead, Von Alkum has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Alkum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yamasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Alkum is looking for a sweep. Yamasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Alkum is in trouble now - Yamasaki has advanced to mount!
Von Alkum is trying desperately to improve position.
Yamasaki throwing strikes here but Von Alkum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Von Alkum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Alkum is looking to improve his position.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but Von Alkum defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamasaki 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.
Von Alkum misses with an uppercut
and Yamasaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Alkum's guard.
Von Alkum is wriggling around but Yamasaki manages to pass to half guard.
Yamasaki is pressing down on Von Alkum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Alkum is holding on for now.
Yamasaki keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki passes to full mount!
Von Alkum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yamasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Von Alkum trying to control but not successfully.
Yamasaki working for the choke.
Von Alkum defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Von Alkum has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Von Alkum trying to control but not successfully.
Yamasaki looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is trying to stick to Von Alkum's back but Von Alkum is turning into Yamasaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamasaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Von Alkum.
Yamasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Alkum controls the pace.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Alkum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki is looking for a triangle but Von Alkum pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yamasaki blocks a jab.
Yamasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Alkum can pounce on him.
Von Alkum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamasaki avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamasaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Alkum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Von Alkum defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Von Alkum lands a high kick!
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Alkum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Alkum moves away.
Von Alkum is looking to counter with head kicks.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamasaki has time to react.
Von Alkum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Alkum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Alkum misses the shot to the body.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses.
Yamasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamasaki catches Von Alkum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum thumps Yamasaki with a low kick.
Von Alkum with a nice cross.
Von Alkum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamasaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Alkum to the mat! Von Alkum manages to get full guard.
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!
Von Alkum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
Katsu Yamasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki swings around for an armbar but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yamasaki's guard.
Von Alkum stands up and waves to Yamasaki to follow him.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but Yamasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Alkum throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Yamasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Alkum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Von Alkum.
Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Von Alkum avoids it easily.
Klaus Von Alkum is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Alkum throws a sloppy head kick and Yamasaki moves out of range easily.
A jab from Yamasaki misses.
Von Alkum throws a counter high kick but Yamasaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yamasaki misses the shot to the body.
Von Alkum tried to counter with a leg kick but Yamasaki avoided it.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamasaki tries to counter with a clinch but Von Alkum shakes him off and moves away.
Von Alkum throws a sloppy head kick and Yamasaki moves out of range easily.
And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Alkum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamasaki cracks Von Alkum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Von Alkum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamasaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Yamasaki!
After the big win, Katsu Yamasaki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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