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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sho Kasugi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson scores with a jab. Kasugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kasugi lands with a nice body kick.
Jonsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jonsson looks to land a right hand but Kasugi moved out of range.
Jonsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasugi can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Kasugi.
Jonsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jonsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jonsson scores with a nice right hand.
Kasugi tries to clinch but Jonsson moves out of range.
Jonsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jonsson tries to bum rush Kasugi with a series of wild strikes but Kasugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasugi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jonsson is out of range.
Jonsson connects with a jab.
Jonsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jonsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kasugi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi passes Jonsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jonsson keeping control of the position.
Kasugi looks to land a strike but Jonsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kasugi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jonsson's head.
Jonsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasugi on the ground.
Jonsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kasugi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kasugi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kasugi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jonsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasugi slips nicely into half guard.
Jonsson is looking for a sweep. Kasugi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kasugi is pressing down on Jonsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jonsson is holding on for now.
Kasugi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonsson keeps working.
Kasugi is working for a kimura but Jonsson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi is keen to just control but Jonsson is a slippery customer.
Jonsson pushes Kasugi off looking to stand but Kasugi dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jonsson misses with a body shot.
Kasugi shoots for a takedown but Jonsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasugi looks gassed!
Jonsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasugi.
Kasugi moves out of range of the leg kick from Jonsson.
Jonsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasugi's hands.
Jonsson scores with a punch to the head.
Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasugi.
Jonsson blocks a head kick by Kasugi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasugi slips a jab and a cross from Jonsson.
Kasugi throws a body kick that misses.
Kasugi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kasugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jonsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kasugi misses with a body kick.
Jonsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kasugi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasugi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kasugi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kasugi walks into a jab.
Kasugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a low kick as Kasugi jumps back.
Kasugi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jonsson digs a good hook to Kasugi's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonsson dominated that round.
That's time! Jonsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jonsson scores with the left hand. Kasugi knows he should have avoided that one.
Jonsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jonsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kasugi throws a sloppy head kick and Jonsson moves out of range easily.
Jonsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasugi tries to land a front kick but Jonsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jonsson scores with a one two! Kasugi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Jonsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jonsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jonsson, as that shot connected.
Jonsson lands a jab.
Kasugi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jonsson with a hook.
Kasugi is breathing heavily.
Kasugi dives in and grabs Jonsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonsson pushes down on Kasugi's head and hops out.
Jonsson throws out a powerful jab.
Kasugi tries to move into range but Jonsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jonsson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasugi blocks a leg kick.
Jonsson cracks Kasugi with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Jonsson there.
Jonsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jonsson scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasugi. Kasugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jonsson scores with a nice head shot.
Kasugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jonsson looks to land a combination but Kasugi avoids it well.
Jonsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasugi checks a leg kick.
Kasugi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jonsson.
Jonsson lands with a cross.
Jonsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonsson tests Kasugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jon Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson scores with a three punch combo!
Jonsson misses with a few strikes there.
Jon Jonsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jonsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Jonsson scores with a four punch combination!
Jonsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jonsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jonsson.
Jonsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jonsson throws a series of strikes that have Kasugi backpedaling.
Jonsson cracks Kasugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jonsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jonsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jonsson scores with a hook to the body. Kasugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Jonsson scores with a four punch combination!
Jonsson lunges at Kasugi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kasugi's hand.
Jonsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jonsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jonsson throws a good cross that connects.
Jonsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasugi.
Kasugi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kasugi 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.
Jonsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kasugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jonsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonsson cracks Kasugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasugi can do to turn this around?
Jonsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kasugi looks to land a body kick but Jonsson moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jonsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonsson.
Kasugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kasugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jonsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jonsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jonsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jonsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jon Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jonsson scores with a shot to the body.
Jonsson lands a jab.
Jonsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jonsson.
Kasugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jonsson scores with a nice head shot.
Jonsson lands with a straight right. Kasugi didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonsson throws a combination. Kasugi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jonsson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonsson scores with a nice strike.
Kasugi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jonsson.
Jonsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasugi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jonsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasugi.
Kasugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasugi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kasugi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jonsson scores with the left hand. Kasugi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasugi misses with a low kick.
Kasugi tries for a takedown but Jonsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kasugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jonsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasugi at a distance.
Kasugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kasugi misses with a kick to the body.
Jonsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasugi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jonsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jonsson cracks Kasugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonsson lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Jonsson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi needs to keep his hands up - Jonsson had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Jonsson finds it's way through Kasugi's defenses.
Jonsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kasugi misses with a body punch
and Jonsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonsson misses with the combination.
Kasugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jonsson misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Jonsson. Beautiful body shot.
Jonsson scores with a nice head shot.
Jonsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Jonsson finds it's target.
Jonsson with a jab.
Jonsson misses with a double jab.
Kasugi tries to clinch but Jonsson is having none of it.
Kasugi scores with a leg kick.
Jonsson stalks Kasugi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kasugi's face. Kasugi staggers backwards, shaken.
Jonsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jonsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jonsson!
Kasugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jonsson lands with a nice body punch.
Jonsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jonsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasugi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jonsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Jonsson looks to land a combination but Kasugi avoids it well.
Jonsson tries to work over Kasugi's front leg with a kick but Kasugi checks it.
Jonsson lands with a hook. Kasugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jonsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jonsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jonsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kasugi dodges the punch combination from Jonsson.
Jonsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jonsson throws a shot to the body.
Kasugi misses with a body kick.
Jonsson cracks Kasugi with a good jab.
Jonsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jonsson lands with a straight right. Kasugi didn't see that one coming.
Jonsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jonsson lands with a hook. Kasugi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jonsson connects with a single shot there.
Jonsson lands with an overhand left.
Kasugi throws a sloppy head kick and Jonsson moves out of range easily.
A jab from Jonsson finds it's way through Kasugi's defenses.
Jonsson with a nice cross.
Kasugi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jonsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sho Kasugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jonsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson cracks Kasugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jonsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jonsson scores with a one two! Kasugi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kasugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jonsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kasugi momentarily.
Jonsson lands a slapping body shot.
Kasugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jonsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jonsson throws the kick towards the body but Kasugi avoids it.
Jonsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kasugi takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasugi walks into a left hand.
Jonsson lands with a right hand.
Jonsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kasugi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jonsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jonsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Jon Jonsson!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Jon Jonsson!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Jon Jonsson!
Jon Jonsson wins by unanimous decision!
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