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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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245 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ippo Makunouchi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makunouchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a jab to the body
and Makunouchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Edwards takes a swing at Makunouchi 's ribcage but misses.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Makunouchi ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi . Those never looked like landing.
Edwards throws a low kick but Makunouchi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards throws a head kick but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards throws a right hand that Makunouchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makunouchi also avoids with ease.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Nathaniel Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Makunouchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a series of punches but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Makunouchi counters with a left to the body.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Makunouchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a right hand that Makunouchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makunouchi also avoids with ease.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makunouchi lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards throws a body punch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makunouchi , as that shot connected.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Makunouchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Makunouchi backpedaling.
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makunouchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makunouchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Edwards throws a hook but Makunouchi blocks it.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Makunouchi moved out of range nicely.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Makunouchi 's head but Makunouchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makunouchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makunouchi counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makunouchi 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Makunouchi jabs at Edwards's body.
Edwards is rocked!
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Makunouchi finish him?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Edwards. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nathaniel Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunouchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makunouchi ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards throws the left hand but Makunouchi avoids the punch easily.
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi misses with a straight left.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards staying out of range there.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edwards in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Makunouchi misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makunouchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards slips under a jab from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi .
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Makunouchi ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Edwards misses.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Makunouchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Makunouchi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makunouchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Makunouchi saw that one coming.
Edwards misses with a jab to the body
and Makunouchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makunouchi throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards tries to bum rush Makunouchi with a series of wild strikes but Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makunouchi throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makunouchi .
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi slips under a jab from Edwards.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Makunouchi .
Edwards misses with a hook.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Makunouchi .
Edwards slips under a jab from Makunouchi .
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Makunouchi misses the jab.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi .
A leg kick checked by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi misses with a looping right.
Edwards is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
letting Makunouchi counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Makunouchi .
Edwards slips under a jab from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi misses with a few strikes there.
Makunouchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi .
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards defending well as Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makunouchi misses with a looping left.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
Edwards tries to bum rush Makunouchi with a series of wild strikes but Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Makunouchi is out of range.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Makunouchi .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Makunouchi misses.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Makunouchi checks it
and Makunouchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi misses with a straight right.
Makunouchi misses the jab.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makunouchi misses with a two punch combination.
Makunouchi misses with the combination.
Makunouchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Makunouchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makunouchi throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Makunouchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Makunouchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards throws a head kick but Makunouchi moves out of range.
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makunouchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Makunouchi looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Makunouchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwards misses with a jab to the body
and Makunouchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards slips a jab from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Edwards misses with a hook to the body
and Makunouchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makunouchi misses the jab.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Makunouchi throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Makunouchi misses with a looping right.
Edwards slips a jab from Makunouchi .
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi .
A big right from Makunouchi misses.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi .
Edwards slips under a jab from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Makunouchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi . Those never looked like landing.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi . Those never looked like landing.
Makunouchi misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunouchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Makunouchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwards slips a straight right by Makunouchi .
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi misses with the combination.
Makunouchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi .
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi .
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi .
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makunouchi .
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Makunouchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Makunouchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Makunouchi throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Makunouchi misses with a few strikes there.
Makunouchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Makunouchi .
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Makunouchi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makunouchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards defending well as Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
No joy there for Makunouchi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Makunouchi counters with a crisp right that sends Edwards to the canvas! Makunouchi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi !
A relieved looking Ippo Makunouchi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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