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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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243 lbs
53 - 27 - 0 |
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285 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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
53 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Johansson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Johansson lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
As Johansson looks to move away, Takahashi throws a big counter combo but Johansson just gets out of the way.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johansson is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
Johansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
As Johansson looks to move away, Takahashi throws a big counter combo but Johansson just gets out of the way.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johansson.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Johansson lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Ethelbart Takahashi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Johansson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takahashi jabs Johansson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johansson at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a one two combo.
Takahashi slips a jab from Johansson.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson's sensitive parts.
Takahashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Johansson moved away.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Johansson's ribs.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. Johansson shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Johansson's body. Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Johansson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Johansson throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Johansson.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi is looking to slow Johansson down with leg kicks.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Johansson's leg. Johansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johansson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Takahashi has got the better of the exchanges.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johansson can pounce on him.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Johansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Johansson tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Johansson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johansson is rocked!
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Johansson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Johansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johansson misses with a body shot
and Takahashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johansson thinking.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johansson under the eye.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Johansson defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johansson on the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takahashi takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johansson momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Takahashi lands the left hand.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takahashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takahashi is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Takahashi shuts the power down on Johansson. Lights out, game over! Takahashi is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Our winner, Ethelbart Takahashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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