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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaya has chosen Jimi Hendrix - All along the Watchtower as his entrance music. Jon Jonsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshihiro Takaya!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takaya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takaya advances to half guard.
Jonsson is staying active underneath Takaya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takaya seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonsson trying to hold on to Takaya's head to control him but Takaya postures up.
Jonsson has his hands clasped together around Takaya's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takaya controlling the action here.
Takaya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jonsson defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jonsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Jonsson.
Jonsson digs a good hook to Takaya's body.
Takaya staying out of range there.
Jonsson slips under a jab from Takaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jonsson throws a hook but Takaya avoids it easily.
Jon Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaya moves into range and clinches up with Jonsson.
Jonsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jonsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jonsson.
Takaya throws a lazy right hand but Jonsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Jonsson misses its intended target.
Takaya slips a jab from Jonsson.
Takaya throws a series of punches but Jonsson avoids them all with ease.
Jonsson misses the shot to the body.
Jonsson misses with a hook. Takaya ducked under it nicely.
Takaya staying out of range there.
No joy there for Takaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson misses with a hook.
Takaya moves into the clinch.
Takaya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jonsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takaya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonsson is trying to break the clinch but Takaya is controlling him.
Takaya has Jonsson pressed against the cage, preventing Jonsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Takaya.
Takaya keeps control of Jonsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Jonsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takaya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jonsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takaya tries for a takedown but Jonsson manages to get underhooks.
Jon Jonsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jonsson walks away with a smile on his face. Takaya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to de liver by Jonsson. Beautiful body shot.
Takaya thows a body shot but no joy.
Jonsson throws the left hand but Takaya avoids the punch easily.
Jonsson blocks a jab.
Takaya throws a big shot that misses.
Jonsson dips to his left and cracks Takaya with an uppercut!
Takaya looks to land a combination but Jonsson avoids it well.
Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaya moves away.
Jonsson misses with a straight right.
Jonsson missing with a left hand there. Takaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Jonsson misses its intended target.
Jonsson looks to throw the jab but Takaya is out of range.
Jonsson throws an overhand right that lands on Takaya's shoulder, as Takaya tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Takaya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takaya slips under a jab.
Takaya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jonsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonsson tries to get out of the position.
Takaya tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonsson is retaining full guard.
Takaya wants to control from the top but Jonsson keeps moving.
Jonsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takaya on the ground.
Takaya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jonsson keeping full guard, as Takaya tries to pass.
Takaya looking to sit in guard and control but Jonsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takaya is proving hard to escape from.
Takaya trying to control the position.
Takaya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takaya wants to hit a switch here but Jonsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takaya there!
Takaya is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takaya wants to hold on but Jonsson pushes him away.
Takaya can't escape the position.
Jonsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jonsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson avoids the attempt from Takaya to control.
Takaya is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonsson avoids the attempt from Takaya to control.
Jonsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Takaya is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jonsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Takaya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takaya tries to lock up and control but Jonsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshihiro Takaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jonsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jonsson punishes Takaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Jonsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Jonsson misses.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jonsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takaya.
Takaya misses with the combination.
Takaya slips under a jab from Jonsson.
Jonsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaya misses with a double jab.
A big left from Jonsson misses.
Jonsson lands with a good body shot.
Jonsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takaya. Takaya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson stuffs the takedown.
Jonsson throws a hook but Takaya blocks it.
Takaya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takaya.
Jon Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonsson scores with a hook.
Jonsson misses with a straight right.
Jonsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takaya.
Jon Jonsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Jonsson scores with a nice head shot.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown but Jonsson shows good takedown defense.
Jonsson throws an overhand right that lands on Takaya's shoulder, as Takaya tries to avoid the shot.
Takaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jonsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonsson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson misses with a looping left.
Takaya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jonsson's head backwards.
Jonsson misses with a hook. Takaya ducked under it nicely.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takaya throws a shot from downtown. Jonsson moves away and avoids it.
Jonsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takaya throws a nice looking combination but Jonsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Jonsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jonsson misses with a combination
and Takaya counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takaya looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson tries to circle away but Takaya has him pinned against the cage.
Takaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jonsson is trying to break the clinch but Takaya has him pressed against the cage.
Takaya lands a body punch.
Takaya is stalling here.
Takaya wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.
Takaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takaya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jonsson's efforts to push away.
Takaya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jonsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takaya trying to control the position but instead, Jonsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takaya into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonsson.
Jonsson dodges an elbow strike from Takaya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takaya.
Jonsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takaya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonsson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takaya tries for a takedown but Jonsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takaya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jonsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takaya trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
Takaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonsson is keeping the position for now.
Takaya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson is not content to let Takaya control the position.
Jonsson tries to buck Takaya off but Takaya is having none of it.
Jonsson is not content to let Takaya control the position.
Takaya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jonsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takaya wants to control but Jonsson is keeping him busy.
Takaya misses with the ground and pound.
Takaya trying to control the action but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
Takaya throws an elbow but Jonsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Jonsson misses.
Takaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonsson moves away.
Jonsson throws an overhand right that lands on Takaya's shoulder, as Takaya tries to avoid the shot.
Takaya thows a body shot but no joy.
Jonsson scores with a three punch combo!
Jonsson throws a jab when Takaya was well out of range.
Jonsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takaya misses with an uppercut. Jonsson saw that one coming.
Jab from Takaya.
Good exchange - Jonsson coming out on top.
Jonsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaya connects with a right hand. Jonsson shakes it off.
Jonsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaya.
Takaya shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl out of it but Takaya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
Jonsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Jonsson misses the target.
Nice jab there from Takaya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takaya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takaya ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
Takaya throws a sloppy body shot
and Jonsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Takaya dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takaya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jon Jonsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Takaya tests Jonsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jonsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takaya misses with a takedown
and Jonsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Jonsson misses.
Takaya throws a right hand that Jonsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonsson also avoids with ease.
A big left from Takaya misses.
Jonsson lands a nice hook to Takaya's body. Takaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Jonsson misses.
Takaya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jonsson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya misses with an uppercut.
Jonsson throws a big shot that misses.
Takaya dives in and grabs Jonsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonsson pushes down on Takaya's head and hops out.
Takaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonsson ducks under a wild hook from Takaya.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takaya shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl out of it but Takaya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon Jonsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Takaya.
Takaya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Takaya misses with an uppercut. Jonsson saw that one coming.
Takaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jonsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Takaya has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaya misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Takaya lands a big elbow.
Takaya unloads with some shots from mount but Jonsson bucks and avoids them well.
Takaya unloading with bombs!
Jon Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takaya thowing shots but they're missing.
Jonsson tries to lock up and control but Takaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonsson gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya wants to free his trapped foot but Jonsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takaya is looking to take a break and control but Jonsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takaya controlling the action here.
Takaya prevents Jonsson from standing back up.
Yoshihiro Takaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Takaya seems content to control.
Takaya trying to pass the guard but Jonsson defending well.
Takaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonsson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Jonsson.
I think Takaya 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Takaya!
Yoshihiro Takaya is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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