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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiko Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Schwarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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274 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobuhiko Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Schwarz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Schwarz. That snapped Takada's head back.
Schwarz fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwarz forces Takada back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Schwarz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schwarz lands with a left to the head.
Schwarz gets underhooks to prevent Takada's takedown attempt.
Schwarz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schwarz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schwarz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwarz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwarz stops a takedown attempt from Takada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhiko Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada is pressed up against the cage. Schwarz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takada down to the mat. Takada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schwarz misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada scores with a takedown into Schwarz's guard.
Takada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takada prevents Schwarz from getting back to his feet.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Schwarz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Takada throwing strikes but missing.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Takada throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takada lands in his opponent's guard.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada thows a big elbow that misses.
Takada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarz is keeping the position for now.
Schwarz wants to stand and escape but Takada is having none of it.
Schwarz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schwarz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takada throws a big right hand that misses.
Takada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schwarz misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Takada showed some decent athleticism there.
Takada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarz tries to kick Takada off but Takada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takada with the ground and pound but Schwarz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Takada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takada is controlling him.
Takada throws a strike but Schwarz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schwarz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarz is defended easily by Takada.
Takada shoots in and bounces Schwarz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schwarz is looking to stand up but Takada isn't so interested in that idea.
Takada postures up and lands a big shot to Schwarz's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Schwarz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takada shoots and misses
and Schwarz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takada's guard.
Schwarz looking to sit in guard and control but Takada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takada looking to pass the guard.
Takada throwing strikes from guard but Schwarz blocks nicely.
Schwarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
Takada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takada's waist but Takada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarz off to one side.
Schwarz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takada cracks Schwarz with a solid left hand.
Takada postures up in Schwarz's guard and throws a big left but Schwarz blocks it.
Schwarz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwarz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schwarz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwarz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takada prevents Schwarz from getting back to his feet.
Schwarz is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takada misses with a takedown attempt
and Schwarz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takada shoots in but Schwarz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhiko Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schwarz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Schwarz.
Schwarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwarz scores with a nice strike.
Schwarz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takada has him pressed against the cage.
Schwarz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarz stands up and beckons Takada to his feet.
Takada misses with a takedown attempt
and Schwarz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schwarz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takada, pushing him back against the cage.
Schwarz is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schwarz presses Takada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schwarz is looking to control Takada's arms but Takada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schwarz has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwarz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schwarz is trying to break the clinch but Takada is controlling him.
Schwarz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takada or not.
Schwarz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwarz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schwarz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
Takada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarz to the mat! Schwarz manages to get full guard.
Schwarz is pulling down on Takada's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schwarz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takada working some strikes from top position.
Takada is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwarz has wrist control.
Takada scoring with some ground and pound.
Takada throws a strike but Schwarz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schwarz is looking to stand up but Takada won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwarz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwarz lands with a straight right. Takada didn't see that one coming.
Schwarz scores with a body shot.
Takada scores with a takedown into Schwarz's guard.
Schwarz pushes Takada off and scrambles back to his feet.
Schwarz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Nobuhiko Takada has been cut.
Takada dives in and grabs Schwarz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwarz pushes down on Takada's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarz slaps away a takedown attempt from Takada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwarz tries to avoid it but Takada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwarz to the ground. Schwarz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhiko Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schwarz was covering up waiting for the punch and Takada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takada won't allow Schwarz to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takada thows a big elbow that misses.
Takada chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarz kicks Takada off and gets to his feet.
Takada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schwarz closes the distance and clinches up with Takada, looking for a takedown. Schwarz pushes Takada against the cage but Takada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schwarz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schwarz tries to close the distance and clinch but Takada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schwarz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schwarz duly obliges.
Schwarz scores with a one two! Takada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hans Schwarz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Takada. No joy for Schwarz on that attempt.
Takada fails with the takedown
and Schwarz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Takada!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Takada tries to hold on but Schwarz postures up.
Schwarz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Takada wants to control but Schwarz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz misses with a head shot.
Schwarz throws some wild stikes that Takada manages to avoid easily.
Schwarz controlling his opponent.
Schwarz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takada's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schwarz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takada wants to control but Schwarz is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Schwarz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schwarz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Schwarz!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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