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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yka Sonni (ranked 48 p4p, 59 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 7 p4p, 9 weight class). Yka Sonni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonni misses with a hook
and Gustafsson counters with a single leg into guard. Sonni didn't expect that.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson postures up in Sonni's guard and throws a big left but Sonni blocks it.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonni has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sonni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonni is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson 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.
Sonni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonni controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sonni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sonni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sonni is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson.
Sonni works to advance to full mount. Gustafsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson gets full guard.
Sonni won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here.
Sonni cracks Gustafsson with a solid left hand.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sonni's head.
Sonni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson passes Sonni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sonni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sonni defends it well.
Sonni is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gustafsson darts in and clinches Sonni up against the cage.
Sonni tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Sonni back against the cage.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni stops a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Sonni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Sonni stops a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yka Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonni.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Good body shot from Sonni.
Sonni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson can't get the takedown.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Sonni to the mat but Sonni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sonni pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Sonni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tightens his grip and picks Sonni up, before dumping him to the ground. Sonni manages to land in guard.
Sonni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to move into half guard but instead Sonni has managed to sweep!
Gustafsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sonni has picked Gustafsson up and slammed him! Gustafsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Sonni manages to pass to side control!
Gustafsson is being controlled here.
Sonni in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Sonni keeps moving and retains side control.
Sonni trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Sonni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gustafsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sonni is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson gets back to full guard.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is striking from the bottom but Sonni uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Sonni pushes his legs off easily.
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sonni escapes and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sonni lands a nice forearm strike.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson manages to get back to half guard.
Sonni trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Sonni is stalling here. Gustafsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sonni seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gustafsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sonni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Sonni regains half guard.
Sonni controlling the position well.
Sonni trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sonni still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sonni has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gustafsson tries to bench press Sonni off him but Sonni keeps the position.
Sonni wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sonni throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Sonni throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonni gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Sonni manages to retain guard.
Sonni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sonni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sonni has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sonni is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sonni wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sonni is on top in guard.
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sonni uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gustafsson tries to buck Sonni off but Sonni is having none of it.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustafsson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sonni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
Sonni trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Sonni gets to mount! Gustafsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four 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.
Sonni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Sonni's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sonni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Sonni counters by clinching up.
Gustafsson can't get the takedown.
Gustafsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sonni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yka Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
Sonni throws a body kick that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
Sonni has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sonni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Sonni in his guard.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni content to stall in guard here.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Sonni defends it easily.
Sonni landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonni looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson has his foot on Sonni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonni works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sonni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sonni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Sonni in his guard.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Sonni pushes his legs off easily.
Sonni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gustafsson working for submissions but it's allowed Sonni to get to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Sonni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sonni is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson!
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
Simon Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni had his way with Simon Gustafsson in that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sonni circles away.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but Sonni shakes him off and moves away.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Sonni.
Gustafsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Sonni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Gustafsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonni counters with a good low kick that Gustafsson was not able to check.
Yka Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonni misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sonni. No joy for Gustafsson on that attempt.
Sonni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustafsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Sonni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sonni continues to drive forward.
Sonni throws a front kick aimed at Gustafsson's knee but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Sonni clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sonni scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sonni scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Sonni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonni digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni scores with a hook to the body.
Sonni scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sonni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sonni.
Good body shot from Sonni.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Sonni to the mat but Sonni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Sonni.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside.
Sonni cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Sonni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonni finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni lands with a left to the head.
Gustafsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonni unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gustafsson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sonni is unloading with more strikes now! Gustafsson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yka Sonni!
Yka Sonni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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