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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen comes to the cage accompanied by I Walk Alone. Ippo Makunouchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikko Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarinen.
Makunouchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarinen scores with a head kick. Makunouchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunouchi moves forwards but Saarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarinen lands with a nice body punch.
Saarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot
enabling Saarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen is looking to clinch.
Makunouchi checks the leg kick.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heikko Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarinen.
Makunouchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makunouchi somewhat.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarinen but Saarinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makunouchi dives in and grabs Saarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes down on Makunouchi's head and hops out.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.
Saarinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makunouchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Makunouchi misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makunouchi.
Saarinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saarinen.
Saarinen has control of Makunouchi's left arm, preventing Makunouchi from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makunouchi is controlling him.
Saarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarinen has control of Makunouchi's left arm, preventing Makunouchi from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We're going to have a standup here because Heikko Saarinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saarinen with a jab.
Saarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi checks a low kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen is looking to clinch.
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Saarinen moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a leg kick which misses Makunouchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Makunouchi tries to avoid it.
Makunouchi misses the shot to the body.
Saarinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saarinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makunouchi won't allow Saarinen to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Saarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Saarinen, not yet.
Saarinen is pulling down on Makunouchi's head to control his posture.
Makunouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saarinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saarinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Makunouchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Makunouchi throws a hook but Saarinen blocks it.
Saarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Makunouchi throws a looping overhand right but Saarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makunouchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makunouchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saarinen counters with a solid body kick.
Saarinen looks to throw the jab but Makunouchi is out of range.
Saarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makunouchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saarinen is trying to stand.
Makunouchi is thwarting Saarinen's attempts to control the position.
Makunouchi is looking to stall here but Saarinen recovers full guard.
Makunouchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makunouchi pushing down on Saarinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saarinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Makunouchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makunouchi trying to advance position but Saarinen counters by regaining guard.
Makunouchi wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makunouchi throwing strikes from guard but Saarinen blocks nicely.
Makunouchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunouchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Makunouchi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saarinen content just to control the position here.
Makunouchi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi regains half guard.
Saarinen is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Heikko Saarinen just wasn't active enough.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saarinen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunouchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makunouchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makunouchi somewhat.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Saarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarinen with a nice cross.
Saarinen avoids the body shot from Makunouchi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarinen.
Saarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunouchi throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Makunouchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Saarinen which made him look bad.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Heikko Saarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makunouchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunouchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makunouchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makunouchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. Makunouchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makunouchi misses with a right hand
and Saarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makunouchi thinking.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi. Those never looked like landing.
Makunouchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saarinen counters with a body kick.
Makunouchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makunouchi.
Saarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saarinen lands a high kick!
Saarinen moves forwards but Makunouchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarinen misses with a head kick.
Saarinen misses with a looping right.
Makunouchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a few strikes there.
A solid body kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Makunouchi blocks the body kick.
Makunouchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makunouchi shoots in for a double leg but Saarinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saarinen defending well as Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Saarinen as Makunouchi shoots in.
Saarinen misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Saarinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Saarinen.
Makunouchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saarinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Makunouchi closes the distance and clinches up with Saarinen, looking for a takedown. Makunouchi pushes Saarinen against the cage but Saarinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Saarinen.
A big right from Saarinen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saarinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Makunouchi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makunouchi swings widly with a right hand
and Saarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikko Saarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikko Saarinen!
Heikko Saarinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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