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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Timoska as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Timoska moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timoska throws out the jab.
Timoska fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takahashi sprawls well initially but Timoska persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Timoska is working for an americana but Takahashi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Timoska was thinking about the submission.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timoska tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timoska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timoska postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Timoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Timoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Timoska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska passes Takahashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Timoska thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Timoska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timoska.
Takahashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timoska trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Timoska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Timoska is proving a slippery customer.
Timoska lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timoska scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timoska postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Timoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timoska is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takahashi controls Timoska momentarily but Timoska frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Timoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
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!
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Takahashi pulls Timoska in to control the position.
Timoska postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoska landing with the ground and pound.
Timoska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juska Timoska dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timoska's sensitive parts.
Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Timoska. Timoska gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Timoska had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Timoska checks it.
Timoska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the ropes. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Timoska pushes him off.
Takahashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takahashi swings for the body but Timoska moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Timoska stumbling back into the ropes.
Timoska closes the distance and clinches up with Takahashi, looking for a takedown. Timoska pushes Takahashi against the ropes but Takahashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Timoska misses with a straight right.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Timoska's leg. Timoska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timoska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Timoska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Timoska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to avoid it but Timoska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahashi to the ground. Takahashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Timoska moves out of range easily.
Takahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Juska Timoska has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi feints and then cracks Timoska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timoska down.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a nice head kick!
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Timoska's knee but Timoska avoids it well.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Timoska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timoska fails with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timoska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timoska lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Timoska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Takahashi sprawls well.
Timoska darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Timoska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takahashi defends it well.
Timoska looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takahashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Timoska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takahashi defending well though.
Nice strikes from Timoska there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi taking some punishment here, with Timoska in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Timoska lands a nice short elbow.
Timoska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takahashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timoska scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timoska throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timoska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juska Timoska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timoska checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Timoska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Timoska. Beautiful body shot.
Timoska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timoska tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Timoska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timoska trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Timoska tries to pass.
Timoska throwing strikes but missing.
Timoska with a nice head shot there.
Timoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timoska connects with a couple of short punches.
Timoska throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timoska throws a big elbow that misses.
Timoska looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Timoska from controlling successfully.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timoska.
Timoska postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Timoska drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Timoska jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Timoska postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Timoska tries to pass.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timoska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Timoska pushing down on Takahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Timoska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timoska slips a nice elbow through Takahashi's hands, connecting with Takahashi's forehead.
Timoska with the ground and pound but Takahashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Timoska scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Timoska postures up.
Takahashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Timoska advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timoska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timoska thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Timoska throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takahashi to regain full guard.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juska Timoska really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juska Timoska'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.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timoska.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timoska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Timoska tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timoska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Timoska lands a nice shot to the body.
Timoska tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Timoska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Timoska throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timoska staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Timoska throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Timoska, right into the meat.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timoska.
Takahashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timoska.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Timoska is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Timoska is avoiding it.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Timoska.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timoska misses with a few strikes there.
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timoska misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi pushes Timoska away with a front kick.
Timoska misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska has a takedown stuffed.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timoska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Timoska off balance momentarily.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Timoska shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takahashi is trying to defend but Timoska finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timoska throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takahashi to regain full guard.
Takahashi pulls Timoska in close to his closed guard and prevents Timoska from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi had his way with Juska Timoska in that round.
The cut man is working on Juska Timoska's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Timoska lands a right hook to the body.
Timoska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Timoska.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Takahashi sprawls well.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Timoska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
Takahashi pushes Timoska away with a front kick.
Takahashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timoska's head.
Timoska is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Timoska is out of range.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoska avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timoska was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi sizes up Timoska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takahashi tests Timoska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timoska looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Timoska.
Timoska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Timoska throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
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!
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Timoska's leg but Timoska calmly moves out of range.
Timoska tries for a takedown but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Timoska closes the distance and clinches up with Takahashi, looking for a takedown. Timoska pushes Takahashi against the ropes but Takahashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timoska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi defending well as Timoska loads up on a big left hand.
Timoska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi is looking to slow Timoska down with leg kicks.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Timoska should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a head kick. Timoska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takahashi scores with a push kick.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahashi connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Timoska misses.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi shows good takedown defense.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timoska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timoska's sensitive parts.
Timoska misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Timoska lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethelbart Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takahashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Juska Timoska!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ethelbart Takahashi!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi wins by split decision!
Ethelbart Takahashi retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Ethelbart Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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