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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
19 - 6 - 1 |
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145 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ska Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anttila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asap's guard.
Asap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anttila trying to control the position from guard on top but Asap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asap controlling Anttila's posture.
Asap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anttila manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anttila is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttila is controlling Asap's posture.
Asap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anttila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asap has managed to get both his arms back between Anttila's legs - danger averted.
Anttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asap is one step ahead there.
Asap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anttila keeping moving, preventing Asap from controlling successfully.
Anttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asap is one step ahead there.
Asap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anttila is looking for a triangle but Asap pushes his legs off easily.
Asap forces his way into half guard.
Anttila has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Still in half guard, Asap seems content to control.
Anttila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anttila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anttila is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anttila swivels and escapes.
Anttila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asap tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anttila is in Asap's guard.
Anttila advances position into side control!
Anttila controlling from side mount.
Anttila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asap, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Anttila stalls from top position.
Asap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anttila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anttila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anttila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anttila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asap keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Anttila dominated that round.
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.
Anttila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asap!
Asap prevents Anttila from moving into mount.
Anttila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asap keeps working.
Asap stops Anttila from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Asap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap tries to improve position but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Anttila. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap wants to control but Anttila postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anttila wants to control but Asap is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Anttila. No joy for Asap on that attempt.
Anttila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anttila avoids it really well and circles away.
Anttila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap goes for a double leg but Anttila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anttila continues to drive forward.
Asap fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anttila to the ground. Asap is now in Anttila's guard.
Asap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anttila keeping moving, preventing Asap from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap content to stall in guard here.
Anttila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anttila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anttila keeping moving, preventing Asap from controlling successfully.
Anttila wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asap tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anttila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asap somewhat.
Anttila shoots in and bounces Asap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Asap keeping moving, preventing Anttila from controlling successfully.
Asap pulls Anttila in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asap keeping moving, preventing Anttila from controlling successfully.
Asap can't keep his opponent in guard - Anttila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anttila is trying to control. Asap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anttila is working for a kimura but Asap is defending it quite comfortably.
Anttila is thwarting Asap's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Anttila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anttila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asap did well to prevent Anttila getting side control.
Asap is trying to get back to full guard.
Anttila is looking to take a break and control but Asap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anttila seems to be working for a kimura but Asap defends the submission attempt.
Asap is not content to let Anttila control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asap has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asap is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anttila's half guard.
Asap is trying to work for a kimura but Anttila is defending well.
Asap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap trying to control the action but Anttila is working from the bottom.
Anttila wants to get back to full guard.
Anttila wants to control but Asap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Asap in particular looking to stall.
Asap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Asap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anttila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anttila swivels and escapes.
Anttila bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Asap is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anttila wants to pass the guard but Asap is defending well.
Asap is not content to let Anttila control the position.
Asap is defending against the submission attempts here by Anttila.
Asap is looking for a sweep. Anttila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap is not content to let Anttila control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anttila's waist but Anttila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asap off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asap is defended easily by Anttila.
Taisto Anttila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap shoots in for a takedown but Anttila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asap leaves Anttila with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Anttila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anttila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Anttila!
An out of breath Taisto Anttila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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