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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kento Kawamata (ranked 220 p4p, 832 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 39 p4p, 115 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 cm
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12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kento Kawamata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
Kawamata backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Kawamata's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawamata defends it nicely.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata lands a jab to Gustafsson's midsection.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kento Kawamata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawamata is retaining full guard.
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Kawamata has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawamata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawamata defends it well.
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Kawamata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kawamata wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Kawamata is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawamata is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kawamata is defending it quite comfortably.
Kawamata wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Kawamata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back.
Kawamata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawamata is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kawamata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kawamata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
Kawamata is looking to improve his position.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kawamata defends it well.
Kawamata is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kawamata is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kawamata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kawamata is looking to reverse the position.
Kawamata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gustafsson's best efforts.
Kawamata manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kawamata 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.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Kawamata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawamata manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Kawamata's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawamata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawamata wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Kawamata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Kawamata defends the submission attempt.
Kawamata trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Kawamata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawamata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawamata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!
Kawamata looking for the choke but no joy.
Kawamata doesn't have the hooks in and Gustafsson manages to turn into his guard.
Kawamata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson stands up over Kawamata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Kawamata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Kawamata is defending well.
Gustafsson lands strikes from half guard.
Gustafsson passes to side control.
Kawamata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kawamata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawamata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Kawamata's legs - danger averted.
Kawamata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Kawamata tries to pass.
Kawamata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kawamata taking a breather here.
Kawamata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.
Kawamata is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a takedown stuffed.
Kawamata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Kawamata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kento Kawamata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawamata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs Kawamata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawamata pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Kawamata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Kawamata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gustafsson! Kawamata lets Gustafsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gustafsson is rocked!
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kawamata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Kawamata counters with a huge left! Gustafsson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kawamata isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gustafsson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kawamata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kento Kawamata 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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mgr
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RATING
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