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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larson staying out of range there.
Wolfe Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takiyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Larson.
A good leg kick by Larson.
Larson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takiyama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larson's guard now.
Takiyama wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Takiyama advances position into side control!
Takiyama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Larson's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takiyama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takiyama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Takiyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well.
Larson tries to buck Takiyama off but Takiyama is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takiyama swings around for an armbar but Larson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takiyama's guard.
Takiyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larson's guard.
Larson is looking to stand up but Takiyama isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Takiyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Larson has wrist control.
Takiyama looking to pass the guard.
Larson has Takiyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Takiyama pushes down on Larson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama trying to mount his opponent but Larson defends it.
Takiyama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takiyama wants to pass the guard but Larson is defending well.
Takiyama is working for an americana but Larson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Takiyama was thinking about the submission.
Takiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama won't allow Larson to get back to his feet.
Takiyama wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Takiyama looking to sit in guard and control but Larson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takiyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamamoto Takiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larson.
Nice uppercut there from Larson.
Larson scores with a leg kick.
Larson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takiyama blocks a head kick by Larson.
Larson thows a body kick. Takiyama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takiyama manages to avoid it.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takiyama is just out of range.
Takiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takiyama somewhat.
Takiyama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiyama wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Takiyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takiyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takiyama working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takiyama taking a break here but Larson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Larson wants to control but Takiyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takiyama wants to pass to mount but Larson is defending the position.
Larson is trying to maintain the position but Takiyama is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama throwing shots but Larson is blocking nicely.
Takiyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takiyama is working for a kimura but Larson is defending it quite comfortably.
Takiyama working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Larson's thigh. Larson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Takiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Larson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Takiyama.
Larson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Larson throws a right and a left that Takiyama avoids nicely.
Takiyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
Larson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takiyama at a distance.
Larson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfe Larson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larson.
Larson is looking to wear down Takiyama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takiyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Larson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takiyama is in Larson's guard.
Takiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takiyama postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Takiyama from controlling successfully.
Takiyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larson's guard.
Larson gets full guard.
Takiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Larson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takiyama is one step ahead there.
Takiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto Takiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Larson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larson tries to stand but Takiyama is controlling from the bottom.
Takiyama wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
Takiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Takiyama, not yet.
Larson wants to stand but Takiyama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larson gets to his feet - Takiyama follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Larson as Takiyama shoots in.
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid body kick from Larson.
Takiyama connects with a single shot there.
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Larson throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Takiyama misses.
Larson closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Takiyama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Larson.
Larson misses with some punches.
Larson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takiyama is defending well for now.
Takiyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Larson.
Larson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Larson obliges.
Larson landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson lands a knee to the body.
Larson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Yamamoto Takiyama has been cut.
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfe Larson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfe Larson!
Wolfe Larson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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