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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Windol Toon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saku Katsumoto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Windol Toon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto moves into range and clinches up with Toon.
Katsumoto wants the takedown. Toon is fighting it off but Katsumoto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Toon's guard against the cage.
Katsumoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Katsumoto passes Toon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Katsumoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toon sees it coming and defends easily.
Katsumoto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Toon.
Toon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toon tries to get out of the position.
Katsumoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Katsumoto.
Katsumoto wants to pass to mount but Toon is defending the position.
Toon tries to get to full guard but Katsumoto has control of the leg.
Toon actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toon is trying to get back to full guard.
Katsumoto passes to full mount!
Katsumoto has control of Toon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Toon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Katsumoto trying to control but Toon is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toon regains half guard.
Katsumoto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto wants to control the pace but Toon is squirming around nicely.
Katsumoto avoids the attempt from Toon to control.
Katsumoto stands up from mount. Strange move.
Toon has his takedown stuffed
and Katsumoto counters with a series of strikes. Toon will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toon shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toon has his takedown stuffed
and Katsumoto counters with a three punch combo that has Toon backing up. Toon nods at Katsumoto to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Windol Toon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Toon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Windol Toon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katsumoto counters with a series of strikes. Toon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Toon is breathing heavily.
Katsumoto scores with a hook to the body. Toon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katsumoto throws a left that rocks Toon and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Katsumoto dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Toon regain composure!
Toon is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto advances to mount.
Oh Toon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toon is trying to escape the mount.
Katsumoto postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Toon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Toon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Katsumoto!
Saku Katsumoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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