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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matoi Tsunetsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritiof Konkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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177 cm
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matoi Tsunetsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritiof Konkas!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konkas tries to clinch there but Tsunetsuki circles away.
Konkas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsunetsuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konkas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsunetsuki.
Tsunetsuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsunetsuki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tsunetsuki working the ground and pound effectively.
Tsunetsuki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Konkas looks a forlorn figure.
Tsunetsuki controlling the pace for now.
Konkas tries to hold on but Tsunetsuki postures up.
Tsunetsuki working Konkas over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki with shots to the head and body - Konkas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tsunetsuki working the ground and pound effectively.
Tsunetsuki scoring with strikes but Konkas is staying in there.
Tsunetsuki dominating with strikes here.
Tsunetsuki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tsunetsuki working Konkas over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Tsunetsuki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tsunetsuki unloading with bombs!
Tsunetsuki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Konkas looks gassed!
Tsunetsuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Konkas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tsunetsuki. What's that going to do exactly?
Konkas is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Konkas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tsunetsuki landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konkas regains half guard.
Tsunetsuki lands with a punch from half guard.
Tsunetsuki is controlling the pace.
Konkas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsunetsuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsunetsuki is nestled in close to Konkas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsunetsuki winds up and cracks Konkas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Konkas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konkas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tsunetsuki content just to control the position here.
Tsunetsuki lands a big shot there that rocks Konkas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tsunetsuki working the ground and pound effectively.
Tsunetsuki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Konkas looks a forlorn figure.
Konkas tries to reverse the position but Tsunetsuki maintains control.
Konkas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tsunetsuki cracks Konkas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konkas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsunetsuki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tsunetsuki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tsunetsuki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsunetsuki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tsunetsuki cracks Konkas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tsunetsuki cracks Konkas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunetsuki looking to control but Konkas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matoi Tsunetsuki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Konkas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konkas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tsunetsuki counters with a shoot takedown. Konkas fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsunetsuki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tsunetsuki working some strikes from top position.
Konkas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tsunetsuki has passed into side control.
Tsunetsuki landing a few strikes.
Matoi Tsunetsuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsunetsuki moves into full mount!
Tsunetsuki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Konkas looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki looking to control but Konkas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Konkas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tsunetsuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Tsunetsuki tries to control but Konkas wriggling away.
Konkas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Konkas is in a horrible position here. Tsunetsuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsunetsuki avoids the attempt from Konkas to control.
Konkas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tsunetsuki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tsunetsuki lands a heavy elbow.
Konkas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsunetsuki lands a nice short elbow.
Konkas is trying to stand.
Tsunetsuki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsunetsuki is looking for a kimura but Konkas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tsunetsuki to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsunetsuki lands a nice short elbow.
Konkas wants to control but Tsunetsuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsunetsuki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tsunetsuki lands with a punch from half guard.
Konkas tries to kick Tsunetsuki off but Tsunetsuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Konkas is staying active underneath Tsunetsuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Konkas taking some punishment here, with Tsunetsuki in his half guard.
Tsunetsuki controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Konkas tries to get to full guard but Tsunetsuki has control of the leg.
Tsunetsuki winds up and cracks Konkas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Konkas trying to control but Tsunetsuki postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsunetsuki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Konkas is trying to defend but Tsunetsuki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsunetsuki lands a nice short elbow.
Konkas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsunetsuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matoi Tsunetsuki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Konkas misses with a takedown attempt
and Tsunetsuki counters with a takedown into side control.
Konkas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tsunetsuki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tsunetsuki advances nicely into full mount.
Tsunetsuki working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Konkas looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tsunetsuki! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matoi Tsunetsuki!
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hype
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