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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Landsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marmuro Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura has chosen Number One Son - Becoming as his entrance music. Marmuro Takamura will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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202 cm
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284 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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192 cm
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250 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Landsman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marmuro Takamura! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Landsman scores a takedown into full mount! The referee warns Takamura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Takamura is trying to stand. Landsman lands a big shot there that rocks Takamura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Takamura in a bad spot here, taking shots 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! Landsman is landing with some decent strikes but Takamura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Landsman is in the full mount, landing strikes. Takamura is squirming around, avoiding Landsman's attempts to control the action. Takamura is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Landsman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takamura's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Landsman unloading with bombs! Landsman landing strikes from the mount. Takamura is trying to stand up. Landsman lands a heavy elbow. Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Landsman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Landsman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Landsman scoring with strikes but Takamura is staying in there. BOOM! Landsman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Landsman lands a big shot there that rocks Takamura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takamura looks gassed! Landsman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Landsman looking to control but Takamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Landsman landing punches. Takamura trying desperately to get to his feet.
Landsman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takamura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Landsman working away from the top, dropping strikes. Landsman cracks Takamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Landsman landing strikes from the mount. Landsman landing strikes from the mount and Takamura is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Landsman with good strikes from the mount here! Landsman is landing with some decent strikes but Takamura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Landsman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Landsman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Landsman landing punches. Landsman looking to control and managing it successfully. Takamura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Landsman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Landsman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takamura's face.
Landsman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takamura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Landsman landing punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Landsman trying to control but Takamura is having none of it. Landsman cracks Takamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Landsman landing strikes from the mount and Takamura is in trouble! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Landsman lands with some strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Landsman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Takamura connects with the punch. Takamura moves in looking to clinch but Landsman pushes him off. Landsman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Takamura wants to get back to his feet. Landsman slips a nice elbow through Takamura's hands, connecting with Takamura's forehead. Landsman thows a huge punch but Takamura dodges it nicely.
Landsman seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt. Landsman drops an elbow to the side of Takamura's head. Landsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Landsman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takamura defending well though. Landsman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Landsman connects with a nice short shot to Takamura's temple. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Takamura pushes Landsman off and gets back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Landsman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Takamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Takamura wants to clinch but Landsman slips to the side and Landsman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Takamura leaves Landsman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Takamura closes the distance looking to clinch and Landsman counters with a nice uppercut. Takamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Landsman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Landsman trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takamura wants to sweep here but Landsman controlling him for the moment. Landsman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Landsman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamura can do to turn this around? Landsman won't allow Takamura to get back to his feet. Landsman trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Landsman won't allow Takamura to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Takamura thows a left - swing and a miss! Landsman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landsman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takamura! Takamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Takamura is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Takamura is bucking up trying to escape but Landsman cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Landsman with shots to the head and body - Takamura looks very uncomfortable down there. Landsman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Landsman raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Takamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Landsman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Takamura is trying to stand up. Landsman landing strikes from the mount. Landsman with a couple of short strikes. Takamura is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Landsman landing strikes from the mount and Takamura is in trouble! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Landsman landing punches. Landsman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Takamura hang on? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Landsman dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Landsman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takamura's half guard. Takamura tries to kick Landsman off but Landsman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Landsman scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Landsman winds up and cracks Takamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Landsman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Landsman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Landsman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Takamura tries to kick Landsman off but Landsman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Landsman working over Takamura with some ground and pound. Takamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Landsman uses his free foot to push down on Takamura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takamura. Landsman is landing with some decent strikes but Takamura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landsman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takamura's face.
Takamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Landsman has a good base and remains in mount. You get the feeling that Takamura really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Landsman landing strikes, looking to finish! Charles Landsman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Landsman content just to control the position here. Landsman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Landsman dominating with strikes here. Landsman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Takamura looks a forlorn figure.
Marmuro Takamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Landsman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Landsman working Takamura over with strikes here. Landsman won't let Takamura get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Landsman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Landsman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Takamura's face.
Landsman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Landsman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Landsman working the ground and pound effectively.
Landsman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Landsman 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Landsman lands a big shot there that rocks Takamura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Landsman lands a big elbow. Takamura wants to try and get back to his feet. Landsman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Landsman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Landsman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Landsman landing strikes, looking to finish! Landsman landing strikes from the mount. Takamura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takamura is bucking up trying to escape but Landsman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takamura has left one of his arms exposed and Landsman doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Takamura screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Landsman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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