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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katashi Takahashi (ranked 5147 p4p, 3966 weight class) and Kicky McKickFace (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katashi Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kicky McKickFace!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKickFace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKickFace.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kicky McKickFace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for McKickFace with that takedown attempt.
McKickFace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but McKickFace has double underhooks.
McKickFace jumps guard.
Takahashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! McKickFace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McKickFace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McKickFace!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McKickFace.
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
McKickFace thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
McKickFace thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKickFace stands up and beckons Takahashi to join him on the feet.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
McKickFace clinches up against the cage.
Takahashi is trying to break free.
McKickFace pulls Takahashi into guard.
Takahashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McKickFace dives on top into guard.
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but McKickFace defends easily.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKickFace pushing down on Takahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takahashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takahashi.
McKickFace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKickFace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKickFace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKickFace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKickFace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKickFace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi has an active guard here but McKickFace has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takahashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKickFace scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKickFace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
McKickFace controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKickFace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKickFace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKickFace controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKickFace is trying to work for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
McKickFace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKickFace.
Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKickFace is taking a breather. Takahashi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kicky McKickFace dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takahashi gets tackled into the cage by McKickFace. McKickFace maintains the clinch.
Takahashi working hard to break the clinch.
McKickFace prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
Takahashi tries to break free but McKickFace pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi can't break the clinch.
Takahashi tries to break free but McKickFace pushes him back against the cage.
McKickFace has Takahashi pressed against the cage, preventing Takahashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Katashi Takahashi has been cut.
McKickFace gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McKickFace postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Takahashi to stand up.
McKickFace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but McKickFace moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKickFace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKickFace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicky McKickFace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKickFace gets the takedown into side control.
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McKickFace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takahashi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McKickFace pushes past his half guard into mount!
Takahashi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Takahashi tries to escape but McKickFace has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKickFace is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McKickFace controls the position.
McKickFace is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from McKickFace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi manages to reverse the position and now he's in McKickFace's guard. Nice work there by Takahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi has gone for a leg lock! McKickFace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takahashi's guard.
McKickFace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McKickFace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McKickFace has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and McKickFace counters with a nice body kick.
McKickFace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takahashi to the ground. McKickFace is now in Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKickFace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKickFace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahashi working for a triangle but McKickFace defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKickFace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McKickFace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi has his feet on McKickFace's thighs here. He's pushed McKickFace off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McKickFace screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katashi Takahashi!
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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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