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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Tanaka (ranked 170 p4p, 100 weight class) and Bolle Gijs (ranked 21 p4p, 15 weight class). Gijs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holle bolle Gijs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
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Olympic wrestler
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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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaito Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolle Gijs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gijs.
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanaka tries to get out of the position.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Gijs controlling him for the moment.
Gijs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gijs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gijs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanaka's guard.
Gijs throwing shots but Tanaka is blocking nicely.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes.
Gijs thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Gijs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gijs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gijs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gijs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tanaka is in trouble now - Gijs has advanced to mount!
Gijs breaks from Tanaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gijs punishing his opponent with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gijs working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Tanaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gijs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gijs dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Tanaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gijs lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Tanaka! Gijs sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Tanaka and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs!
Post fight, an emotional Bolle Gijs said 'Papier hier'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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