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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Hijikata (ranked 3305 p4p, 324 weight class) and Esa Kettu (ranked 2918 p4p, 291 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata is wise to it.
Kettu scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Hijikata is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata slips under a jab from Kettu.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata has Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu is working Hijikata over against the cage.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike.
Hijikata presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kettu throws an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu has Hijikata pushed against the cage.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Kettu.
A short left from Kettu.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu being controlled against the cage.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with an elbow strike.
Kettu digs a right hand underneath Hijikata's ribcage. Hijikata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Kettu pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Kettu moves out of range easily.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Kettu wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu tries to land a body kick
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu slips under a jab from Hijikata.
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 Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes the leg kick and cracks Kettu in the body.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Hijikata moves into range and clinches up with Kettu.
Hijikata lands a shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kettu up against the cage.
Esa Kettu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata has Kettu pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hijikata takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kettu or not.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Kettu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata wants to clinch.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu moves into the clinch successfully.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kettu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Hijikata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kettu's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Hijikata to work.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
Kettu lands a left hand.
Kettu stalling in the clinch but Hijikata improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kettu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hijikata.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Kettu lands an overhand right.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kettu on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kettu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hijikata's brow.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Kettu.
Hijikata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata tries to bum rush Kettu with a series of wild strikes but Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the head.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hijikata misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Hijikata misses with a body punch
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hijikata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu closes the distance and clinches.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Kettu.
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 Toshi Hijikata.
Well Hijikata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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