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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoko Gushiken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni misses with a wild body shot.
Gushiken misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Higashikuni misses its intended target.
Higashikuni misses with an uppercut.
Higashikuni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Higashikuni.
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet but Higashikuni is dominant here and he's now got Gushiken's back!
Even with his hooks in, Higashikuni manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Higashikuni punishes Gushiken with strikes from the back mount.
Gushiken is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Higashikuni off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Higashikuni has his opponent's back but Gushiken is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Higashikuni.
Gushiken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higashikuni's head backwards.
Gushiken scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higashikuni misses with a right hand
and Gushiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gushiken closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
A right hook to the body lands for Higashikuni.
Higashikuni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gushiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gushiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higashikuni under the eye.
Higashikuni throws a lazy right hand but Gushiken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higashikuni blocks a jab.
Higashikuni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higashikuni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gushiken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Higashikuni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Gushiken has managed to clinch.
Higashikuni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Higashikuni breaks from the clinch.
Higashikuni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gushiken misses with a looping left.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higashikuni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range and Higashikuni settles back down.
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Higashikuni circles away.
Yoko Gushiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gushiken moves out of range as Higashikuni strikes.
Higashikuni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Higashikuni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gushiken won't be happy with that.
Higashikuni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Higashikuni working the ground and pound.
Higashikuni advances to full mount.
Gushiken working to try and regain half guard.
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Higashikuni dominating with strikes here.
Gushiken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Higashikuni looking to secure an arm triangle but Gushiken defends it well.
The referee warns Gushiken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Higashikuni with the ground and pound from mount.
Gushiken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Higashikuni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gushiken because Higashikuni loaded up on that one.
Gushiken is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a nice shot to the head.
Higashikuni throws some wild stikes that Gushiken manages to avoid easily.
Higashikuni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gushiken's face.
Higashikuni throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gushiken is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gushiken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
Gushiken wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gushiken manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higashikuni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gushiken tries to escape but Higashikuni is in control.
Gushiken takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
Higashikuni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Higashikuni misses with a looping right.
Gushiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Gushiken.
It looks like Katsu Higashikuni has been cut.
A combination from Higashikuni does no damage.
Higashikuni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higashikuni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gushiken avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Higashikuni.
Gushiken manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet.
Higashikuni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gushiken pulls his head out easily.
Gushiken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Higashikuni!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higashikuni looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gushiken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Higashikuni doesn't escape.
Gushiken gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Gushiken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higashikuni connects with a solid leg kick.
Higashikuni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range.
Gushiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higashikuni looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gushiken.
Gushiken moves into the clinch.
Higashikuni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Higashikuni blocking some punches.
Higashikuni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higashikuni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni looking to slow down the pace here.
Gushiken prevents the takedown attempt.
Gushiken taking a breather.
Higashikuni has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higashikuni as Gushiken tries to tie him up.
Higashikuni misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gushiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higashikuni works on Gushiken's body with a couple of short punches.
Higashikuni lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higashikuni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Higashikuni looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken is pressed up against the cage. Higashikuni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gushiken down to the mat. Gushiken avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Higashikuni does no damage.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higashikuni was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gushiken lands a nice hook to Higashikuni's body. Higashikuni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Higashikuni misses.
Nice body punch from Gushiken.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gushiken.
Higashikuni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gushiken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Higashikuni counters with a single leg into guard. Gushiken didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higashikuni prevents Gushiken from getting back to his feet.
Gushiken keeping full guard, as Higashikuni tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gushiken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gushiken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Higashikuni prevents Gushiken from getting back to his feet.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Gushiken keeps moving.
Higashikuni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gushiken wants to stand but Higashikuni is controlling the position.
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higashikuni postures up in Gushiken's guard and throws a big left but Gushiken blocks it.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Gushiken keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Katsu Higashikuni wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gushiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoko Gushiken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni'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.
Gushiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Higashikuni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Higashikuni throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gushiken works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Higashikuni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higashikuni is trying to control the action in half guard but Gushiken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Higashikuni is working for a submission of some sort.
Katsu Higashikuni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gushiken kicks off Higashikuni and gets to his feet.
Higashikuni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higashikuni closes the distance and clinches up with Gushiken, looking for a takedown. Higashikuni pushes Gushiken against the cage but Gushiken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Higashikuni circles away.
Higashikuni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gushiken manages to avoid it.
Higashikuni gets tackled into the cage by Gushiken. Gushiken maintains the clinch.
Gushiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gushiken.
Higashikuni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higashikuni is trying to drag Gushiken to the mat but Gushiken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gushiken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higashikuni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Higashikuni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higashikuni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Higashikuni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Higashikuni.
Katsu Higashikuni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Higashikuni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higashikuni lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higashikuni.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken works on Higashikuni's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gushiken fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni tries to break the clinch but Gushiken is controlling the position.
Higashikuni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higashikuni misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Higashikuni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Higashikuni lands with a right to the head.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Higashikuni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Higashikuni tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higashikuni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gushiken prevents a body shot from Higashikuni.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Higashikuni is keeping busy.
Gushiken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higashikuni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gushiken throws an off balance right hand
and Higashikuni counters with a nice leg kick.
Higashikuni misses with a body punch
and Gushiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higashikuni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higashikuni defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Higashikuni swats away the attempt to clinch by Gushiken.
Gushiken looks to throw the jab but Higashikuni is out of range.
Gushiken wants to clinch.
Higashikuni throws out a loose jab but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Gushiken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Higashikuni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Gushiken. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higashikuni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Katsu Higashikuni did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni'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.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Higashikuni. Beautiful body shot.
Higashikuni scores with a jab. Gushiken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higashikuni dives in and scores a takedown into Gushiken's guard.
Gushiken wants to stand up but Higashikuni is controlling him.
Higashikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gushiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gushiken scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Higashikuni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Higashikuni lands a glancing blow to the side of Gushiken's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Higashikuni. That snapped Gushiken's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gushiken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higashikuni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
Higashikuni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gushiken takes a swing at Higashikuni's ribcage but misses.
Gushiken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the head.
Higashikuni tries to move into range but Gushiken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Higashikuni misses with a takedown attempt - Gushiken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gushiken wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higashikuni moves out of range as Gushiken strikes.
Gushiken misses the jab.
Good work by Gushiken as he checks the leg kick.
Gushiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higashikuni.
Gushiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higashikuni. Higashikuni obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Gushiken misses.
A jab from Higashikuni misses.
Higashikuni tries to keep at a distance but Gushiken has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gushiken pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Gushiken gets underhooks to prevent Higashikuni's takedown attempt.
Higashikuni blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a left hand.
Higashikuni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gushiken has him pressed against the cage.
Higashikuni can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higashikuni.
Higashikuni lands an uppercut.
Gushiken gets underhooks to prevent Higashikuni's takedown attempt.
Gushiken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higashikuni shoots in and gets a takedown into Gushiken's guard.
Gushiken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Higashikuni manages to get himself to full guard.
Gushiken won't allow Higashikuni to sweep him here.
Gushiken wants to stand but Higashikuni is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gushiken gets to his feet. Higashikuni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gushiken moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken lands with a left to the head.
Gushiken lands a left hand.
Higashikuni breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Gushiken there.
Higashikuni is rocked!
Higashikuni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gushiken swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
Gushiken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higashikuni.
Gushiken jabs Higashikuni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch but Higashikuni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gushiken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gushiken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higashikuni ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
An inside leg kick lands from Higashikuni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yoko Gushiken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Higashikuni throws a body punch but Gushiken moves out of range.
Gushiken tries to clinch up but Higashikuni circles away and keeps his distance.
Higashikuni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gushiken checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higashikuni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gushiken as he jumps to the side.
Higashikuni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higashikuni showed some decent athleticism there.
Gushiken has one foot on Higashikuni's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gushiken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higashikuni at a distance.
Higashikuni misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a lazy uppercut
and Gushiken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higashikuni thinking.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gushiken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higashikuni.
Gushiken slips a jab from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni misses with a straight left.
Gushiken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gushiken wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higashikuni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gushiken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Higashikuni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Gushiken there.
Higashikuni shoots in and gets a takedown into Gushiken's guard.
Higashikuni stops Gushiken from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
Gushiken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gushiken is keeping the position for now.
Gushiken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Higashikuni controls the pace.
Gushiken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Higashikuni seems to have got his legs back now.
Gushiken wants to stand up but Higashikuni is controlling him.
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Higashikuni wants to pass the guard but Gushiken is keeping the position.
Gushiken is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Higashikuni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higashikuni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Gushiken.
Higashikuni wants to stall.
Gushiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gushiken tries to stall but Higashikuni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higashikuni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gushiken pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
Higashikuni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gushiken managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
Gushiken is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Higashikuni asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gushiken tries to buck Higashikuni off but Higashikuni is having none of it.
Higashikuni fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gushiken is looking to regain half guard here but Higashikuni keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni wants to control but Gushiken is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gushiken wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Katsu Higashikuni.
I think Higashikuni 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Katsu Higashikuni!
Katsu Higashikuni retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Katsu Higashikuni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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