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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anus Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Tamigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Tamigawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamigawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saukko pinned against the cage. Saukko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamigawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tamigawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiro Tamigawa.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Tamigawa avoids them all with ease.
Tamigawa shoots in and drives through. Saukko sprawls well.
Saukko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Saukko duly obliges.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamigawa.
Tamigawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tamigawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tamigawa looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamigawa is defended easily by Saukko.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Tamigawa avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saukko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saukko wants it to stay on the feet.
Saukko throws a series of strikes that have Tamigawa backpedaling.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamigawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamigawa slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamigawa is defended easily by Saukko.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Saukko as Tamigawa shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a right hand that Tamigawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamigawa also avoids with ease.
Tamigawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saukko defends it nicely.
Anus Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamigawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saukko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Saukko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tamigawa.
Saukko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tamigawa closes the distance and clinches up with Saukko, looking for a takedown. Tamigawa pushes Saukko against the cage but Saukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tamigawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Tamigawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Saukko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tamigawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Tamigawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tamigawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Tamigawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamigawa closes the distance and clinches up with Saukko, looking for a takedown. Tamigawa pushes Saukko against the cage but Saukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamigawa shoots in and drives through. Saukko sprawls well.
Saukko throws a right hand that Tamigawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamigawa also avoids with ease.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamigawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamigawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saukko's waist but Saukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamigawa off to one side.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Tamigawa moves out of range.
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.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense.
Saukko throws a right hand that Tamigawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamigawa also avoids with ease.
Tamigawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saukko is fending him off so far but Tamigawa persists. Nope, Saukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Saukko throws a right hand that Tamigawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamigawa also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tamigawa.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamigawa.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamigawa misses with a takedown attempt - Saukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tamigawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saukko swivels and escapes.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anus Saukko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saukko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tamigawa eats them both and turns towards Saukko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Tamigawa looks for a takedown but Saukko sprawls well.
Saukko scores with a three punch combo!
Saukko leaves Tamigawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiro Tamigawa.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tamigawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Tamigawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saukko is fending him off so far but Tamigawa persists. Nope, Saukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Tamigawa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saukko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tamigawa.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
Anus Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamigawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamigawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saukko defends it nicely.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamigawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamigawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saukko misses with the combination.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Tamigawa avoids nicely.
Tamigawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saukko's waist but Saukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamigawa off to one side.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Tamigawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamigawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Saukko sprawls well. He's pushed Tamigawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamigawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Tamigawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saukko swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Tamigawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saukko swivels and escapes.
Saukko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tamigawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saukko tries to avoid it but Tamigawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saukko to the ground. Saukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saukko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saukko wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamigawa.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saukko as he jumps to the side.
Anus Saukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saukko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamigawa looks for a takedown but Saukko sprawls well.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tamigawa circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Tamigawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamigawa somewhat.
Saukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Tamigawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamigawa shoots in for a double leg but Saukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Tamigawa moves out of range.
Tamigawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saukko avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saukko.
Nice sprawl there from Saukko as Tamigawa shoots in.
Saukko looks to land a combination. Tamigawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tamigawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saukko tries to avoid it but Tamigawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saukko to the ground. Saukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tamigawa dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saukko as he avoids it easily.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Tamigawa shoots for a takedown but Saukko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamigawa has a takedown stuffed.
Tamigawa shoots for a takedown but Saukko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamigawa dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Nice takedown defense from Saukko. No joy for Tamigawa on that attempt.
Tamigawa dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Tamigawa shoots in and drives through. Saukko sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
Nice takedown defense from Saukko. No joy for Tamigawa on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamigawa closes the distance and clinches up with Saukko, looking for a takedown. Tamigawa pushes Saukko against the cage but Saukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Saukko both land. Nice combination.
Tamigawa dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Saukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Tamigawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anus Saukko dominated that second round.
That's time! Saukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saukko stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Saukko throws a series of strikes that have Tamigawa backpedaling.
Anus Saukko is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamigawa is defended easily by Saukko.
Saukko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Tamigawa avoids it well.
Tamigawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saukko swivels and escapes.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiro Tamigawa.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
Saukko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Saukko. No joy for Tamigawa on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamigawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamigawa misses with a takedown attempt - Saukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tamigawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saukko defends it nicely.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saukko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tamigawa eats them both and turns towards Saukko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tamigawa shoots in and drives through. Saukko sprawls well.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saukko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tamigawa dives in and grabs Saukko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes down on Tamigawa's head and hops out.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamigawa.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saukko throws a combination. Tamigawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Tamigawa moves out of range.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Tamigawa tries for a takedown but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tamigawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Saukko tries to sprawl out of it but Tamigawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamigawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tamigawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saukko pinned against the cage. Saukko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamigawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saukko tries to avoid it but Tamigawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saukko to the ground. Saukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Saukko.
Tamigawa fails with the takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tamigawa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saukko has got the better of the exchanges.
Tamigawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saukko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saukko wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saukko stuffs the takedown.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tamigawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tamigawa shoots in but Saukko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamigawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tamigawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Saukko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tamigawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamigawa fails to land the takedown.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamigawa dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Tamigawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saukko tries to bum rush Tamigawa with a series of wild strikes but Tamigawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Saukko.
Saukko stuffs the takedown attempt from Tamigawa. Tamigawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Tamigawa avoids nicely.
Tamigawa dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Saukko throws a right hand that Tamigawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamigawa also avoids with ease.
Yoshiro Tamigawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamigawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saukko as he avoids it easily.
Saukko 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 fight!
Anus Saukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saukko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anus Saukko!
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