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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musashi Miyamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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195 cm
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musashi Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Rantala!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rantala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rantala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyamoto wants to clinch.
Miyamoto moves into the clinch.
Rantala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rantala, pushing him back against the cage.
Rantala tries to throw a body punch but Miyamoto avoids it by throwing Rantala back against the cage.
Miyamoto prevents Rantala from breaking the clinch.
Rantala wants to break free but Miyamoto has control.
Rantala breaks from the clinch.
Rantala fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rantala looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyamoto is just out of range.
Pasi Rantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rantala moves into the clinch.
Rantala wants to stall.
Rantala content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rantala is looking to break free of the clinch but Miyamoto has double underhooks.
Rantala is looking to control Miyamoto's arms but Miyamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rantala has his back to the cage.
Rantala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miyamoto has Rantala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rantala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rantala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantala tries to break the clinch but Miyamoto is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto lands a takedown into guard.
Miyamoto passes Rantala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rantala wants to get back to his feet.
Miyamoto looks to land a strike but Rantala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Rantala has wrist control.
Miyamoto postures up in Rantala's guard and throws a big left but Rantala blocks it.
Miyamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Rantala has wrist control.
Miyamoto throws a strike but Rantala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantala gets to his feet. Miyamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Good leg kick by Rantala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Rantala misses
and Miyamoto counters by clinching up.
Rantala breaks from the clinch.
Miyamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Rantala, looking for a takedown. Miyamoto pushes Rantala against the cage but Rantala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rantala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rantala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rantala. Those never looked like landing.
Rantala has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyamoto.
Rantala's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rantala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyamoto darts in and clinches Rantala up against the cage.
Miyamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pasi Rantala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miyamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rantala lands with an overhand left.
Musashi Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rantala misses with a few strikes there.
Rantala scores with a hook to the body. Miyamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miyamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rantala.
Some wild striking there from Rantala.
Rantala moves into the clinch.
Rantala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miyamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Miyamoto keeps control of Rantala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rantala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rantala is trying to break the clinch but Miyamoto is controlling him.
Miyamoto has Rantala pressed against the cage, preventing Rantala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rantala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyamoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rantala tries to throw a body punch but Miyamoto avoids it by throwing Rantala back against the cage.
Miyamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miyamoto breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up
and Rantala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rantala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rantala scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Musashi Miyamoto has been cut.
Miyamoto moves into range and clinches up with Rantala.
Miyamoto digs a right hand underneath Rantala's ribcage. Rantala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rantala just leaning against Miyamoto, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Miyamoto - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rantala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantala wants to stall.
Rantala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyamoto can't get the takedown.
Miyamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rantala's efforts to push away.
Miyamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rantala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rantala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto blocks a body shot from Rantala.
Rantala is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miyamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rantala's efforts to push away.
Rantala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rantala is looking to break free of the clinch but Miyamoto has double underhooks.
Rantala is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyamoto stalling the fight.
Rantala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Rantala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Musashi Miyamoto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Rantala moves out of range.
Rantala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Rantala.
Rantala connects with a right hand. Miyamoto shakes it off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pasi Rantala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rantala tries to circle away but Miyamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miyamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rantala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rantala closes the distance and clinches.
Rantala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rantala lands a good knee to the midsection. Miyamoto won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantala gets underhooks to prevent Miyamoto's takedown attempt.
Miyamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Rantala breaks from the clinch.
Rantala throws a series of punches but Miyamoto avoids them all with ease.
Miyamoto is looking to clinch.
Rantala clinches up against the cage.
Rantala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rantala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantala misses with a series of wild punches.
Rantala clinches up against the cage.
Rantala swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyamoto digs a right hand into Rantala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rantala's gas tank.
Miyamoto manages to break the clinch.
Rantala throws a head kick that misses.
Pasi Rantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyamoto moves in looking to clinch but Rantala pushes him off.
Rantala throws a front kick that sends Miyamoto stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rantala throws a body punch but Miyamoto moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto ducks under a wild hook from Rantala.
Rantala clinches up with Miyamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyamoto prevents a body shot from Rantala.
Rantala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rantala trying to land knees to the body.
Rantala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rantala has managed to clinch.
Rantala looking to slow down the pace here.
Miyamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rantala smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantala misses with a body punch
and Miyamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rantala is trying to stand back up but Miyamoto is controlling him
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyamoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rantala's head.
Miyamoto with the ground and pound but Rantala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rantala wants to get back to his feet but Miyamoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Musashi Miyamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rantala wants to stand up but Miyamoto is controlling him.
Rantala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasi Rantala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasi Rantala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rantala 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Rantala!
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energy
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