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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KALJA KANNIT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Republic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KALJA KANNIT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wang Republic!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KANNIT closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the ropes.
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KANNIT breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
KANNIT misses with a wild body shot.
KANNIT lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
KANNIT moves into the clinch.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from KANNIT.
KANNIT lands with a short shot to the head.
Republic avoiding damage as KANNIT throws knees to the body.
KANNIT lands a left hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Republic takes a knee right on the jaw!
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on KANNIT - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
KANNIT using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KANNIT is stalling here.
KANNIT putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Republic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Republic looks gassed!
KANNIT lands a shoulder strike.
Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KANNIT putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Republic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KANNIT with a knee to the head.
It looks like Wang Republic has been cut.
KANNIT utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
KANNIT escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
KANNIT fails with an attempt to clinch.
KANNIT tries to clinch but Republic is having none of it.
KANNIT throws a head kick that misses.
Republic doesn't manage to clinch there - KANNIT circles away.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KANNIT moves away.
KALJA KANNIT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from KANNIT.
KANNIT tries to close the distance and clinch up but Republic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Republic cracks KANNIT with an open hand slap.
KANNIT avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Republic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KANNIT manages to avoid it.
Republic cracks KANNIT with an open hand slap.
Republic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Republic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Republic avoids the head kick by KANNIT.
KANNIT fails in his attempt to clinch.
KANNIT throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
KANNIT fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
KANNIT avoids the body shot from Republic.
KANNIT doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
KANNIT needs to keep his hands up - Republic had a free shot at his head there.
KANNIT misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KANNIT pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
KANNIT fails with an attempt to clinch.
Republic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. KANNIT looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Republic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Republic jabs KANNIT right on the nose. KANNIT blinks but takes it well.
Republic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KANNIT.
Republic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Republic tests KANNIT's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Republic cracks KANNIT with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Republic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Republic.
KANNIT showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Republic.
Republic tries to clinch but KANNIT moves out of range.
Republic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Republic.
Republic throws a sloppy body shot
and KANNIT counters with a head kick.
Republic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KANNIT.
KANNIT walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Republic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
KANNIT takes one to the chin there.
KANNIT swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Republic has eaten all the pies!
Republic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
KANNIT on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KANNIT gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Republic scores with a jab to the body.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
KANNIT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Republic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
KANNIT gets cracked there but stands up to it.
KANNIT takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Republic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KANNIT on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Republic tries to clinch up but KANNIT circles away and keeps his distance.
Republic cracks KANNIT with a good jab.
Republic cracks a nice hook into KANNIT's ribs.
KANNIT walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Republic scores with a hook.
KANNIT uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic.
KANNIT takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Republic cracks KANNIT with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KANNIT.
Republic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Republic is looking to clinch but KANNIT is avoiding it.
KANNIT moves in looking to clinch but Republic pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. KANNIT does a little dance to reset his feet.
KANNIT gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Republic.
Republic throws a hook to the side of KANNIT's head but KANNIT sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
Republic misses with a hook.
Republic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Republic does no damage.
Republic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! KANNIT had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. KANNIT does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic lands a head shot.
KANNIT takes one on the button.
Republic throws the left hand but KANNIT avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Republic finds it's target.
Republic swats away the attempt to clinch by KANNIT.
KANNIT takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
KANNIT looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Republic tries to clinch up.
Republic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Republic throws a one two combo.
It looks like KALJA KANNIT has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
A cross from Republic lands.
Republic lands a nice hook to KANNIT's body. KANNIT takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Republic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KANNIT.
KANNIT tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Republic misses with a looping left.
Republic misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Republic.
KANNIT takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
KANNIT misses with a few strikes there.
Republic digs a good hook to KANNIT's body.
Republic tries to clinch up.
Republic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KANNIT.
Republic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
KANNIT takes one to the chin there.
Republic scores with a hook to the body. KANNIT takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Republic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KANNIT was well out of range. Poor timing from Republic.
KANNIT walks into a stiff left hand from Republic.
Republic wants to clinch up but KANNIT keeps it at a distance.
KANNIT uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Republic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
KANNIT tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KANNIT circles away from the clinch attempt.
Republic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic connects with a body shot.
Republic scores with a shot to the body.
Republic scores with a punch to the head.
KANNIT walks into a jab.
Republic misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Republic misses its intended target.
KANNIT takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Republic catches KANNIT right on the button with a cross.
KANNIT staying out of range there.
Republic scores with a crisp jab that stopped KANNIT in his tracks.
KANNIT doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Republic. That snapped KANNIT's head back.
KANNIT on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
KANNIT is rocked!
Republic drops KANNIT with a straight left! Oh this is bad for KANNIT! Republic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Wang Republic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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