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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiromichi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiromichi Matsumoto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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255 lbs
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289 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiromichi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsumoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Larsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Matsumoto breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Larsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Matsumoto lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jack Larsson has been cut.
Matsumoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Matsumoto.
Larsson shoots in and drives through. Matsumoto sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsumoto.
Larsson goes for a takedown attempt but Matsumoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsumoto as he avoids it easily.
Larsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsumoto tries to avoid it but Larsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsumoto to the ground. Matsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsumoto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Larsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matsumoto prevents it.
Larsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsumoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Larsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Larsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matsumoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matsumoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matsumoto!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto trying to control the position but Larsson is working away.
Matsumoto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsumoto gets caught napping as Larsson dives in and scores a takedown. Matsumoto manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Larsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsumoto is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto is looking to stand up but Larsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Matsumoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsumoto, not yet.
Larsson trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matsumoto is looking to slow Larsson down with leg kicks.
Matsumoto misses with a double jab
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matsumoto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Larsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Larsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matsumoto prevents it.
Larsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiromichi Matsumoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Larsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Larsson shoots in for a takedown but Matsumoto shows good takedown defense.
Larsson goes for a double leg but Matsumoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsumoto continues to drive forward.
Jack Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsumoto. Matsumoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsumoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsumoto.
Nice shot by Matsumoto.
Larsson drives through with a takedown into Matsumoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Larsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsumoto looking to control.
Matsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matsumoto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsumoto has managed to get both his arms back between Larsson's legs - danger averted.
Larsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiromichi Matsumoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsumoto is aware though and is defending well.
Larsson is looking for a triangle here but Matsumoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The strikes coming from Matsumoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Matsumoto decides to stand back up. Matsumoto steps back and let's Larsson get back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson fails with the takedown.
Jack Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hiromichi Matsumoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsumoto scores with a leg kick.
Larsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away.
Matsumoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Larsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsumoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsson.
Matsumoto feints with a jab and clips Larsson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Larsson is sent crashing into the canvas and Matsumoto leaps in for the kill! Larsson tries to get to his feet but Matsumoto is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Larsson is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiromichi Matsumoto!
Hiromichi Matsumoto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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