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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaako Meritähti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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178 cm
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205 lbs
19 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaako Meritähti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Meritähti shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Musashi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Musashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meritähti swivels and escapes.
Meritähti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Musashi sprawls well initially but Meritähti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Musashi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Musashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meritähti is keeping the position for now.
Musashi throws an elbow that misses. Meritähti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Musashi's guard. Nice move by Meritähti!
Musashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meritähti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meritähti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meritähti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meritähti 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.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meritähti is working Musashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Musashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meritähti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meritähti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meritähti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meritähti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meritähti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meritähti is in close to Musashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meritähti throws a strike but Musashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Musashi postures up in Meritähti's guard and throws a big left but Meritähti blocks it.
Musashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meritähti wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Meritähti keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Meritähti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Musashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Musashi advances position into side control!
Meritähti regains half guard, as Musashi was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti is looking to escape.
Musashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Musashi working Meritähti over with strikes.
Musashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Musashi wants to stand up but Meritähti has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Meritähti wants to get back to his feet.
Meritähti is not content to let Musashi control the position.
Musashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Musashi with good strikes from the mount here!
Musashi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Meritähti is rocked!
Musashi throws some wild stikes that Meritähti manages to avoid easily.
Oh Meritähti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi throws some wild stikes that Meritähti manages to avoid easily.
Meritähti is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Meritähti seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi breaks from Meritähti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meritähti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Musashi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Meritähti wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi 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.
Musashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Musashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Musashi lands a couple of digs.
Musashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meritähti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Musashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Meritähti has wrist control.
Musashi stops Meritähti from standing up.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Meritähti is keeping the position.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi prevents Meritähti from getting back to his feet.
Musashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meritähti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Musashi stops Meritähti from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meritähti defends it nicely.
Musashi forces Meritähti back against the cage and clinches.
Meritähti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Musashi kicks off Meritähti and gets to his feet.
Meritähti shoots in and gets a takedown into Musashi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi 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.
Meritähti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Musashi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meritähti preventing the sweep.
Meritähti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meritähti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyamoto Musashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meritähti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Musashi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Meritähti presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Musashi decides to pull guard.
Meritähti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meritähti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Musashi 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.
Meritähti wants to stand but Musashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Musashi keeping full guard, as Meritähti tries to pass.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Meritähti throws an elbow that misses. Musashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meritähti's guard. Nice move by Musashi!
Meritähti keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Meritähti, up you get!
Musashi gets the takedown into side control.
Meritähti is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Musashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Meritähti's legs.
Meritähti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Musashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Musashi throwing strikes but Meritähti manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Meritähti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Musashi down.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Meritähti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meritähti misses with some punches.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
Musashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meritähti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meritähti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Meritähti controls the action.
Meritähti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Musashi regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meritähti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Musashi trying to control the position.
Musashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meritähti wants to stand but Musashi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Meritähti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meritähti has gone for a leg lock! Musashi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meritähti's guard.
Musashi throws an elbow that misses. Meritähti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Musashi's guard. Nice move by Meritähti!
Meritähti throws an elbow that misses. Musashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meritähti's guard. Nice move by Musashi!
Musashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meritähti's guard.
Meritähti is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a strike but Meritähti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Musashi lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi distracts Meritähti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Meritähti wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Meritähti is retaining full guard.
Miyamoto Musashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throwing strikes but missing.
Meritähti is wriggling around but Musashi manages to pass to half guard.
Musashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meritähti defending well though.
Musashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Musashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Musashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meritähti keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Musashi connects with a nice short shot to Meritähti's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meritähti tries to kick Musashi off but Musashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Musashi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Meritähti reverses the position - he's now on top in Musashi's guard.
Meritähti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musashi seems keen to control Meritähti's posture.
Meritähti stands up over Musashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meritähti being controlled here momentarily.
Jaako Meritähti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Jaako Meritähti.
I think Musashi 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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