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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krauser Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eraser Heads (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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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krauser Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eraser Heads!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heads pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gotch back to the cage. Heads follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Heads throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotch.
Heads throws a nice looking combination but Gotch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heads goes for a double leg but Gotch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gotch continues to drive forward.
Gotch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gotch manages to end up in side control.
Gotch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heads's legs.
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gotch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heads has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heads is not content to let Gotch control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heads knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heads is trying to get back to his feet.
Heads is trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heads keeps working.
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heads knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heads is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gotch lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to control the position but Heads is working away.
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Heads's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Gotch stalls from top position.
Heads parries the strikes from Gotch easily there. Gotch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Heads to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch has knee on belly momentarily but Heads bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gotch trying to control from half guard but Heads is working away.
Gotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heads's head.
Gotch is trying to control the action in half guard but Heads is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gotch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heads is positioning himself well to prevent Gotch advancing to mount.
Heads is trying to stand up here but Gotch is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotch trying to mount his opponent but Heads defends it.
Heads tries to get to full guard but Gotch has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krauser Gotch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heads lands with a nice combination. Gotch backs away looking to recover.
No luck for Heads with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Heads.
Gotch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Heads blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotch.
Heads avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotch.
Heads avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotch.
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heads doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch trying to control the action but Heads is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gotch wants to take Heads's back but he can't do it this time.
Heads wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gotch.
Gotch punching from mount but Heads doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gotch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gotch unloading with bombs!
Gotch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heads has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heads is squirming around, avoiding Gotch's attempts to control the action.
Gotch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Heads is holding on tight.
Gotch can't control as he wanted to and Heads manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gotch wants to pass to mount but Heads is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Gotch there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch wants to pass to mount but Heads is defending the position.
Heads really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gotch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotch stalling.
Heads is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard.
Heads is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Heads is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Heads won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krauser Gotch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Heads defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Gotch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heads defends it nicely.
Heads misses with a series of wild punches.
Heads lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotch circles away quickly and effectively.
Heads throws a series of punches but Gotch avoids them all with ease.
Heads displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krauser Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heads misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heads closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gotch to the mat! Gotch manages to get full guard.
Gotch 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.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heads tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Heads can't escape the position.
Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gotch forces the positional change into back control.
Heads preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gotch.
Heads covering up well and avoiding damage.
Eraser Heads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heads holding both Gotch 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gotch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Heads is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Heads takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gotch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Heads knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Heads for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch looking for the choke from the back.
Heads is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gotch gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gotch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Heads has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heads can do to turn this around?
Gotch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heads is defending well though. Gotch let's go of the attempt for now.
Gotch is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Heads with him. Heads is trying to defend but Gotch has an arm under the chin now! Heads grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krauser Gotch!
Krauser Gotch 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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