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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Matsushina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Lintunen L (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihiro Matsushina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lauri Lintunen L!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsushina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsushina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lintunen L moves into the clinch.
Matsushina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lintunen L prevents it.
Lintunen L throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lintunen L has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsushina uses from the top position.
Matsushina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully.
Matsushina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina has gone for a leg lock! Lintunen L slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsushina's guard.
Matsushina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintunen L is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsushina is looking to work some ground and pound but Lintunen L has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsushina throwing strikes from guard but Lintunen L blocks nicely.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Matsushina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lintunen L working for a triangle but Matsushina defends it easily.
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.
Lintunen L is pulling down on Matsushina's head to control his posture.
Matsushina wants to control from the top but Lintunen L keeps moving.
Lintunen L wants to stand and escape but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matsushina is trying to control but can't.
Lintunen L is pressing down on Matsushina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsushina is holding on for now.
Matsushina wants to get back to full guard.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L postures up.
Lintunen L not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushina is looking for a sweep. Lintunen L is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lintunen L stuffs the takedown.
Matsushina is breathing heavily.
Lintunen L has Matsushina up against the cage in a clinch.
Lintunen L gets control of Matsushina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lintunen L will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lintunen L 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.
Matsushina advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsushina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lintunen L sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsushina trying to control the action but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Lintunen L 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.
Matsushina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lintunen L looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsushina tries to move to mount but Lintunen L blocks the move with his legs.
Matsushina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Matsushina working away.
Matsushina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lintunen L knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lintunen L is not content to let Matsushina control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintunen L is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lintunen L is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsushina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsushina wants to control but Lintunen L is keeping him busy.
Lintunen L wants to get back to full guard but Matsushina has passed into side control.
Lintunen L is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsushina has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lintunen L sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Lintunen L is trying to stand.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsushina is thwarting Lintunen L's attempts to control the position.
Matsushina wants to work for an arm triangle but Lintunen L is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lintunen L tries to get to full guard but Matsushina has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lintunen L dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lintunen L gets caught flat footed, as Matsushina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintunen L looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintunen L is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsushina is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Lintunen L not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lintunen L is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lintunen L clinches up with Matsushina and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiro Matsushina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lintunen L closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsushina quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsushina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lintunen L is controlling the pace.
Lintunen L is working for a kimura but Matsushina is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lintunen L is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushina manages to get to full guard.
Matsushina wants to sweep here but Lintunen L controlling him for the moment.
Lintunen L must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushina is working hard here to advance position.
Matsushina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lintunen L is looking for a sweep. Matsushina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lintunen L is refusing to be controlled, as Matsushina sits in half guard.
Matsushina is trying to work for a kimura but Lintunen L is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is stalling here. Lintunen L is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Matsushina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lintunen L has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lintunen L controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matsushina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lintunen L in side control, throwing shots but Matsushina defends.
Lintunen L working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping him busy.
Matsushina trying his best to control but Lintunen L has mounted him.
Matsushina is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsushina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L controlling the pace for now.
Lintunen L landing shots from mount.
Matsushina tries to lock up and control but Lintunen L gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lintunen L prevents Matsushina from getting the reversal.
Lintunen L trying to control but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L breaks from Matsushina's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akihiro Matsushina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauri Lintunen L is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lintunen L controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Lintunen L comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lintunen L 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 for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Lauri Lintunen L wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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