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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maekawa Tsutomu (ranked 5003 p4p, 5284 weight class) and Isek Kiplogat (ranked 521 p4p, 534 weight class). Isek Kiplogat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 cm 18 155 1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm 18 165 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Basic striking Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maekawa Tsutomu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isek Kiplogat! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tsutomu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiplogat is just out of range. Despite the aggression on Kiplogat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Tsutomu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiplogat sees it coming and avoids it easily. As Tsutomu backs off Kiplogat throws a huge counter combo but Tsutomu manages to avoid it all. A left and a right from Kiplogat both land. Nice combination. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tsutomu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kiplogat misses with the combination.
Tsutomu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsutomu throws a one two combo.
It looks like Isek Kiplogat has been cut. Tsutomu throws a right hand that Kiplogat ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiplogat also avoids with ease. Kiplogat throws a counter combo. Tsutomu scores with a jab to the body. Tsutomu misses with a hook. Kiplogat ducked under it nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kiplogat throws a half hearted mid kick. Tsutomu misses with a wild body shot. Kiplogat is looking for the big counter here. Tsutomu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tsutomu throws a right and a left that both miss. Good shot there by Tsutomu. Kiplogat slips under a jab from Tsutomu. Kiplogat throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Kiplogat misses. Tsutomu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsutomu throws a hook to the side of Kiplogat's head but Kiplogat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kiplogat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsutomu appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsutomu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsutomu dodges the punch combination from Kiplogat.
Tsutomu misses with the combination.
Tsutomu moves out of range of the body kick from Kiplogat.
Kiplogat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsutomu misses the jab. Tsutomu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kiplogat needs to keep his hands up - Tsutomu had a free shot at his head there. Tsutomu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiplogat is looking for the big counter here. Kiplogat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kiplogat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Tsutomu misses with a looping left. Kiplogat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tsutomu throws a right and a left that both miss. Kiplogat jabs at Tsutomu's body. Kiplogat throws a series of strikes that have Tsutomu backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Kiplogat misses. Kiplogat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kiplogat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsutomu misses with a few strikes there.
Kiplogat is looking for the big counter here. Tsutomu misses with a few strikes there.
Tsutomu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiplogat moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tsutomu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiplogat manages to avoid it. Kiplogat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Tsutomu. Kiplogat does a little dance to reset his feet. Tsutomu looks to throw the jab but Kiplogat is out of range. Tsutomu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kiplogat is rocked! Kiplogat tries to clinch there but Tsutomu circles away.
Kiplogat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsutomu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kiplogat throws a half hearted mid kick. Oooooh!!! Tsutomu has knocked Kiplogat down with a huge combo! Tsutomu steps away and waves a wobbly Kiplogat back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Kiplogat is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsutomu finish him? Kiplogat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsutomu. Kiplogat fails to land with a series of punches.
Isek Kiplogat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tsutomu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsutomu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiplogat moves away. Kiplogat drops his hands momentarily. Tsutomu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kiplogat staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kiplogat doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maekawa Tsutomu! A relieved looking Maekawa Tsutomu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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