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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Vasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sakurai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to number girl syndrome. Vasama has chosen Beastie Boys - Sureshot as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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24
149 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
150 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takanori Sakurai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmo Vasama!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasama as he avoids it easily.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama darts in and clinches Sakurai up against the cage.
Sakurai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vasama walks away with a smile on his face. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasama tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakurai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Sakurai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakurai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasama's waist but Vasama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakurai off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakurai .
Vasama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasama throws a head kick but Sakurai moves out of range.
Vasama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown by Sakurai or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasama which made him look bad.
Vasama wants to land a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range.
Vasama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vasama blocks a head kick by Sakurai .
Sakurai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama regains half guard.
Vasama is looking to improve his position.
Vasama preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sakurai is looking to take a break and control but Vasama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasama is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Vasama is defending well.
Sakurai throwing shots but Vasama is blocking nicely.
Vasama moves into full guard.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Vasama keeps moving.
Vasama wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasama is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasama 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasama wants to sweep here but Sakurai controlling him for the moment.
Sakurai drops back looking for a leg! Vasama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasama manages to kick Sakurai off! Sakurai jumps back into Vasama's guard.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Vasama keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vasama lands with some strikes.
Sakurai can't escape the position.
Sakurai is working hard here to advance position.
Vasama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama 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.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses
and Vasama counters with an outside leg kick.
Sakurai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakurai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vasama thows a body kick. Sakurai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Vasama. No joy for Sakurai on that attempt.
Vasama pushes Sakurai away with a front kick.
Sakurai is looking to chop away at Vasama's legs.
Sakurai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vasama lands with a slapping head kick.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but Vasama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Sakurai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakurai fails with the takedown.
Vasama is looking to land body kicks.
Sakurai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses
and Sakurai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakurai .
Vasama misses with a leg kick.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasama as he avoids it easily.
Sakurai blocks a leg kick.
Vasama misses with a low kick as Sakurai jumps back.
Vasama lands with a kick to the temple. Sakurai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vasama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakurai with a poor takedown
and Vasama counters with a nice body kick.
Vasama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vasama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakurai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasama's sensitive parts.
Vasama tries to clinch there but Sakurai circles away.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses.
Vasama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakurai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vasama is pressing down on Sakurai 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasama has Sakurai pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasama!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakurai is trying to improve his position.
Vasama is staying tight to Sakurai 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vasama wants to control but Sakurai is keeping him busy.
Vasama controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is not content to let Vasama control the position.
Sakurai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vasama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sakurai gets back to half guard.
Sakurai actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakurai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vasama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vasama wants to advance to full mount but Sakurai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vasama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasama wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving.
Vasama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasama manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Vasama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sakurai with a poor takedown
and Vasama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakurai is defending well for now.
Sakurai fails to pull guard.
Vasama lands a nice knee to the body.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Sakurai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai jumps guard but Vasama stands there with Sakurai around his waist. Sakurai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Sakurai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakurai blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but Vasama holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakurai drops back down to his feet.
Sakurai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakurai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasama smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Sakurai is predictable there
and Vasama counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakurai .
Sakurai blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Sakurai throws a head kick but Vasama moves out of range.
Vasama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasama throws a sloppy head kick and Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Osmo Vasama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai fails to land the takedown.
Vasama blocks a head kick by Sakurai .
Sakurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasama.
Vasama tried to score with a low kick but Sakurai checks it.
Sakurai checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakurai shoots in but Vasama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakurai tries a low kick but Vasama avoids it.
Vasama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sakurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Sakurai misses
and Vasama counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakurai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Vasama misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but Vasama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasama wants to land a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range.
Vasama tries to score with a low kick but Sakurai moves his leg out of the way.
Sakurai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vasama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakurai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasama smiles and moves away.
Vasama throws a leg kick but Sakurai moved away.
Vasama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sakurai .
Vasama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakurai blocks a head kick by Vasama.
Sakurai swings for the body but Vasama moves out of range.
Vasama lands a leg kick that knocks Sakurai off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vasama.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasama tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakurai avoids the damage to the body.
Vasama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Vasama connects with a knee to the head.
Vasama lands a knee to the body.
Vasama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasama missing with knees to the body.
Vasama looking to throw knees to the head but Sakurai is blocking nicely.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but Vasama holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakurai drops back down to his feet.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakurai managing to block the knees to the body from Vasama.
Sakurai jumps guard but Vasama stands there with Sakurai around his waist. Sakurai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakurai jumps into guard, dragging Vasama to the mat.
Vasama preventing the sweep.
Sakurai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakurai has his foot on Vasama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasama works his way back into a safe position though.
Takanori Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Vasama defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Vasama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Vasama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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