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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 171 p4p, 20 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 19 p4p, 3 weight class). Savitaipale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Savitaipale with a hook.
Uesugi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Savitaipale around his waist. Savitaipale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savitaipale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uesugi can't fight it off and eventually Savitaipale manages to take the fight to the floor. Uesugi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Uesugi pushes Savitaipale off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that Uesugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uesugi also avoids with ease.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uesugi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Savitaipale. Those never looked like landing.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Savitaipale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi lands an overhand right.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Savitaipale walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale takes the fight into the clinch.
Savitaipale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Uesugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uesugi trying to keep a closed guard but Savitaipale is proving a slippery customer.
Uesugi has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Uesugi's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale cracks Uesugi with a solid left hand.
Uesugi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Uesugi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savitaipale controls the pace.
Savitaipale pushing down on Uesugi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uesugi is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Uesugi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savitaipale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uesugi gets full guard.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is keeping the position.
Uesugi pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savitaipale darts in looking for a takedown but Uesugi gets double underhooks and turns Savitaipale into the cage.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uesugi on the side of the head.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Nice cross by Uesugi.
Savitaipale instigates a clinch.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savitaipale goes for a takedown attempt but Uesugi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uesugi is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Uesugi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uesugi is defending well.
Savitaipale is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uesugi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uesugi defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Uesugi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws out a powerful jab.
Savitaipale darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
Savitaipale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uesugi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savitaipale successfully pulls guard.
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uesugi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale 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.
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi content to stall in guard here.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale pulls Uesugi in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Savitaipale is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking to wear down Savitaipale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Savitaipale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale lunges at Uesugi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uesugi's hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Savitaipale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savitaipale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uesugi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Uesugi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uesugi works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a nice looking combination but Savitaipale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Savitaipale as he connects with a hook.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Savitaipale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uesugi but Uesugi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Uesugi clinches up against the cage.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike.
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Uesugi looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Uesugi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savitaipale doesn't seem phased though.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi slips a jab and a cross from Savitaipale.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale moves forwards but Uesugi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi cracks Savitaipale with an open hand slap.
Uesugi cracks Savitaipale with an open hand slap.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Savitaipale's belly button to the back.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Savitaipale off the cage and back into range.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Uesugi is looking to clinch.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uesugi defends it well.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Savitaipale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Savitaipale finds it's way through Uesugi's defenses.
Savitaipale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Savitaipale connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi jabs Savitaipale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Uesugi is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uesugi controlling the position well.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uesugi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi had his way with Atte Savitaipale in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savitaipale walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Savitaipale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uesugi sprawls well. Uesugi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Uesugi tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
Uesugi stalling.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uesugi to keep the fight standing.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Savitaipale gets control of Uesugi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savitaipale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Uesugi passes Savitaipale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Uesugi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale wants to control but Uesugi passes into side.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Uesugi staying calm.
Savitaipale is trying to control Uesugi's posture but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savitaipale to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale jabs Uesugi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale instigates a clinch.
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uesugi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savitaipale keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uesugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
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!
Uesugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Uesugi closes the distance and pushes Savitaipale back into the cage.
Savitaipale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uesugi uses from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Savitaipale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uesugi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uesugi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I think Uesugi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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