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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Veijamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matti Veijamo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veijamo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suzaski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suzaski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veijamo has time to react.
Suzaski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veijamo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suzaski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Veijamo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suzaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzaski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veijamo misses with some punches.
Veijamo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suzaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suzaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veijamo backwards.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski tries a body shot but Veijamo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Suzaski.
A right hook to the body lands for Veijamo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veijamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijamo digs a right hand into Suzaski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suzaski's gas tank.
Veijamo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suzaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Veijamo controls his hands.
Veijamo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Veijamo is leaning against Suzaski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzaski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suzaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veijamo ducks right into an uppercut from Suzaski.
Veijamo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suzaski to score with a decent uppercut.
Suzaski throws a lazy body kick
and Veijamo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Suzaski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veijamo has a couple of punches blocked by Suzaski.
Veijamo can't find room to land a body shot as Suzaski controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzaski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veijamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suzaski.
Suzaski throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo lands a shoulder strike.
Veijamo keeps control of Suzaski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suzaski can't break the clinch.
Veijamo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
Suzaski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suzaski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suzaski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Suzaski.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Veijamo controls the action.
Veijamo lands a hook that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
Veijamo lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Suzaski as the two fighters clinch.
Suzaski throws a head punch that misses.
Veijamo tries to work over Suzaski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzaski lands a hook that snaps the head of Veijamo backwards.
Veijamo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Veijamo.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veijamo's elbow.
Veijamo swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Veijamo won't allow it.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Veijamo holds him up against the cage and eventually Suzaski drops back down to his feet.
Suzaski pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Veijamo won't allow Suzaski to get back to his feet.
Suzaski has a closed guard, preventing Veijamo from standing up.
Suzaski wants to get back to his feet but Veijamo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suzaski is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzaski wants to stand but Veijamo is controlling the position.
Veijamo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matti Veijamo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the body
and Veijamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suzaski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Veijamo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veijamo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matti Veijamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzaski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Baron Suzaski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Veijamo clinches up against the cage.
Veijamo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veijamo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suzaskis head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veijamo.
Veijamo stalling in the clinch but Suzaski improves position.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veijamo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veijamo just leaning against Suzaski, taking a breather.
Suzaski is trying to break free.
Veijamo throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzaski.
Veijamo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzaski.
Suzaski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Veijamo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Veijamo controls the action.
Suzaski misses with a body punch.
Suzaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Veijamo controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Suzaski on the inside.
Suzaski misses with some punches.
Suzaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzaski digs a right hand into Veijamo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veijamo's gas tank.
Suzaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veijamo trying to stall but Suzaski improves his position.
Veijamo has Suzaski pressed against the cage, preventing Suzaski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suzaski has Veijamo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veijamo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Veijamo to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suzaski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veijamo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suzaski.
Suzaski throws a chopping leg kick but Veijamo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veijamo walks into a left hand.
Veijamo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suzaski.
Veijamo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veijamo wants it to stay on the feet.
Suzaski darts in trying to clinch
and Veijamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzaski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suzaski wants to slow Veijamo down by chopping away at his legs.
Suzaski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veijamo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzaski somewhat.
Suzaski looks to throw a body kick
and Veijamo counters with a straight right hand.
Matti Veijamo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzaski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veijamo counters with a series of strikes. Suzaski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Veijamo throws a nice looking combination but Suzaski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veijamo is looking to slow Suzaski down with leg kicks.
Veijamo has closed the distance and engaged Suzaski in a clinch.
Suzaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veijamo backwards.
Veijamo has a couple of punches blocked by Suzaski.
Suzaski lands a left hand.
Suzaski scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veijamo to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Veijamo.
Suzaski takes a shot to the head.
Suzaski tries to work over Veijamo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski tries a body shot but Veijamo blocks it.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Veijamo controls the action.
Suzaski being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suzaski.
A head punch on the inside from Veijamo fails to land.
Suzaski wants to take the fight to the mat but Veijamo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veijamo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suzaski.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veijamo's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veijamo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suzaski tries a body shot but Veijamo blocks it.
Veijamo swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veijamo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matti Veijamo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Veijamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veijamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzaski is looking to clinch but Veijamo is avoiding it.
Suzaski tries to clinch there but Veijamo circles away.
Horrible takedown by Suzaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Veijamo which made him look bad.
Suzaski throws a body punch but Veijamo moves out of range.
Suzaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Veijamo avoids a kick to the body.
Veijamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzaski tries to clinch up
letting Veijamo counter with a right hand.
Baron Suzaski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijamo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzaski throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzaski. Veijamo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suzaski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veijamo is looking to clinch.
Veijamo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veijamo has Suzaski pressed against the cage, preventing Suzaski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veijamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veijamo lands with a short shot to the head.
Veijamo tries to throw a body punch but Suzaski avoids it by throwing Veijamo back against the cage.
Veijamo tries to throw a body punch but Suzaski avoids it by throwing Veijamo back against the cage.
Suzaski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matti Veijamo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Veijamo controls his hands.
Veijamo is trying to maintain a safe position but Suzaski gets an underhook and turns Veijamo into the cage.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Suzaski is leaning against Veijamo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Suzaski fails to land.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suzaski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veijamo taking a breather.
Suzaski tries to throw a body punch but Veijamo avoids it by throwing Suzaski back against the cage.
Suzaski misses with the head strike.
Veijamo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Veijamo pushes Suzaski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veijamo blocking some punches.
Suzaski tries to work over Veijamo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veijamo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Veijamo - that landed with a thud.
Suzaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veijamo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but Veijamo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veijamo is trying to maintain a safe position but Suzaski gets an underhook and turns Veijamo into the cage.
Veijamo stalling.
Veijamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suzaski avoiding damage.
Veijamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suzaski breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzaski tries to clinch there but Veijamo circles away.
Suzaski tries to clinch up.
Suzaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suzaski lands a body shot.
Suzaski looks to land a body kick but Veijamo moved away.
Veijamo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veijamo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suzaski backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Veijamo scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suzaski moves in looking to clinch but Veijamo pushes him off.
Suzaski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matti Veijamo.
I think Veijamo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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