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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shunsuke Nakahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robo Takahashi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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170 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsuke Nakahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robo Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakahara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakahara controlling from the top position.
Nakahara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nakahara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakahara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakahara stands up and waves to Takahashi to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakahara. That did some damage!
Nakahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Nakahara scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakahara.
Nakahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakahara with a body shot.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Nakahara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Nakahara misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakahara trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakahara looking to pass the guard.
Nakahara trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Nakahara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Takahashi, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakahara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahashi.
Nakahara is looking for a counter combo.
Nakahara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robo Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakahara.
Nakahara looks to land a combination but Takahashi avoids it well.
Nakahara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakahara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakahara scores with a push kick.
Nakahara tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
A combination from Nakahara does no damage.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Nakahara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takahashi duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakahara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakahara throws out the jab.
Takahashi scores with a head kick. Nakahara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakahara is rocked!
Takahashi cracks Nakahara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Nakahara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nakahara seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Nakahara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakahara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakahara looks to land a combination but Takahashi avoids it well.
Nakahara misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakahara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head kick misses from Nakahara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Nakahara's ribs.
Nakahara is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakahara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakahara is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Nakahara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Nakahara's body. Nakahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakahara throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakahara in his tracks.
Nakahara thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakahara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Nakahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Nakahara.
Nakahara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakahara walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robo Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Nakahara's head back.
Nakahara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takahashi punishes Nakahara's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Nakahara knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakahara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.
Nakahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakahara throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Nakahara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakahara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi takes a swing at Nakahara's ribcage but misses.
Robo Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakahara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takahashi is fending him off so far but Nakahara persists. Nope, Takahashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Nakahara avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakahara.
Takahashi lands with a hook. Nakahara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakahara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakahara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that Nakahara avoids nicely.
Nakahara attempts a counter takedown but Takahashi avoids it well and moves away.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Nakahara sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi drives through and clinches with Nakahara against the ropes.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakahara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shunsuke Nakahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakahara backs up against the ropes.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Nakahara is looking for a counter combo.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Nakahara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakahara tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakahara closes the distance and clinches.
Nakahara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakahara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakahara is trying to stall.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Nakahara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takahashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakahara.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakahara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nakahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
Nakahara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Nakahara.
Nakahara closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Nakahara manages to break the clinch.
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!
Nakahara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakahara is looking for a counter combo.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakahara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nakahara tries to clinch up.
Takahashi cracks Nakahara with a good jab.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Nakahara off balance momentarily.
Nakahara lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakahara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nakahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Nakahara clinches up with Takahashi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakahara throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakahara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by Nakahara.
Nakahara wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.
Nakahara swinging wildly here.
Nakahara wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Nakahara gets tackled into the ropes by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Nakahara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Nakahara avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the ropes.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Takahashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Nakahara blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakahara breaks the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a right hand.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakahara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakahara.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakahara doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi tests Nakahara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakahara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakahara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakahara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nakahara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakahara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Takahashi catches Nakahara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakahara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Nakahara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi throws a series of strikes that have Nakahara backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakahara throws a right hand that Takahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahashi also avoids with ease.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakahara. That did some damage!
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Nakahara's shoulder, as Nakahara tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Nakahara slips the punch.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakahara.
Nakahara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takahashi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunsuke Nakahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi connects with a jab.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi slips a jab and a cross from Nakahara.
Takahashi throws a jab when Nakahara was well out of range.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakahara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Nakahara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nakahara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi leaves Nakahara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shunsuke Nakahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Robo Takahashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakahara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakahara's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takahashi 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robo Takahashi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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