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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Takahashi (ranked 5205 p4p, 5227 weight class) and Matt Fredrickson (ranked 181 p4p, 184 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 cm 18 270 0 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm 16 280 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Takahashi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Fredrickson! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takahashi tries to clinch up but Fredrickson circles away and keeps his distance. Takahashi throws a combination that misses and Fredrickson counters with a one-two to the body. Yuki Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Takahashi throws a series of strikes that have Fredrickson backpedaling.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Fredrickson circles away.
Takahashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fredrickson backs up against the cage.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Takahashi tries to clinch up. It seemed like Fredrickson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Takahashi checks a leg kick. Takahashi lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Matt Fredrickson has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot by Takahashi. A jab from Fredrickson misses. Takahashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fredrickson connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Takahashi slips a jab and a cross from Fredrickson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fredrickson swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Fredrickson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there. Takahashi tries to clinch but Fredrickson moves out of range. Takahashi lands with a nice combination. Fredrickson backs away looking to recover. Fredrickson dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Takahashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fredrickson keeps the fight on the outside. Fredrickson misses with a looping right. Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Fredrickson pushes him off. Takahashi throws a right hand that Fredrickson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredrickson also avoids with ease. Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Fredrickson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fredrickson tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch. Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredrickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Takahashi tries to clinch but Fredrickson is having none of it. Despite the aggression on Fredrickson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fredrickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi. A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi. Fredrickson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Yuki Takahashi has been cut. Donk. Fredrickson catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross. Takahashi tries to clinch and Fredrickson counters with a crisp one two that drops Takahashi! Fredrickson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takahashi to his feet! Takahashi is in big trouble!
Takahashi is rocked! Fredrickson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Takahashi crumples to the floor! Fredrickson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Fredrickson! A less than humble Matt Fredrickson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
68% |
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