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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Vilson (ranked 19 p4p, 3 weight class) and Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 183 p4p, 25 weight class). Vilson's entrance music is Haiti Voodoo Music. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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150 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vilson. Vilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen takes one to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilson misses the jab.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson lands with a cross.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Vilson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Vilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Kansalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Kansalainen feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Vilson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Kansalainen stuns Vilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Vilson finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a combination
and Vilson counters with a left to the body.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Vilson off balance momentarily.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Vilson counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Kansalainen misses
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilson connects with the punch.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kansalainen catches Vilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into Vilson's ribs.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
enabling Vilson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vilson throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Vilson slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson misses the jab.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
Vilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Vilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Vilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
A cross from Vilson lands.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kansalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vilson has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Vilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Vilson lands a front kick.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen cracks Vilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen thows a leg kick but Vilson checks it
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vilson.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Vilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Vilson does it's job there.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Vilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
A left lands for Vilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Vilson takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kansalainen catches Vilson right on the button with a cross.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Vilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vilson is looking to counter punch.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Vilson slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilson lands a jab.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansalainen thinking.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vilson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Vilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vilson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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