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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masaki Sumitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Didriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaki Sumitani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Masaki Sumitani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Didriksson! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sumitani throws a low kick, looking for Didriksson's leg but Didriksson calmly moves out of range. Sumitani throws an overhand right that lands on Didriksson's shoulder, as Didriksson tries to avoid the shot. Sumitani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sumitani throws a low kick, looking for Didriksson's leg but Didriksson calmly moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Didriksson. Sumitani stuffs the takedown. Didriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sumitani tries to sprawl out of it but Didriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sumitani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sumitani throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Didriksson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Sumitani keeping moving, preventing Didriksson from controlling successfully. Didriksson looking to pass the guard. Didriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Didriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sumitani is looking to stand up but Didriksson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Didriksson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Didriksson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sumitani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Didriksson has Sumitani in his guard. Didriksson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sumitani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Sumitani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sumitani landing with the ground and pound. Sumitani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Didriksson keeping moving, preventing Sumitani from controlling successfully. Didriksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sumitani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sumitani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sumitani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sumitani looking to pass the guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Didriksson pulls Sumitani in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Didriksson keeping moving, preventing Sumitani from controlling successfully. Sumitani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Didriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sumitani trying to control but Didriksson is working from the bottom. Sumitani lands a couple of elbows. Sumitani lands a couple of digs. Didriksson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Didriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sumitani is looking to work some ground and pound but Didriksson has wrist control. Sumitani looking to pass the guard. Sumitani trying to control but Didriksson is working from the bottom. Sumitani wants to pass the guard but Didriksson is keeping the position. Didriksson keeping moving, preventing Sumitani from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Didriksson trying to keep a closed guard but Sumitani is proving a slippery customer.
Sumitani wants to pass the guard but Didriksson is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Sumitani misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from Sumitani. Those never looked like landing. Didriksson shoots in for a takedown but Sumitani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Masaki Sumitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Didriksson. Sumitani misses with a hook. Sumitani looks to score with a jab to the body but Didriksson is just out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Didriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Didriksson shoots in for a double leg but Sumitani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sumitani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Didriksson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sumitani throws a nice looking combination but Didriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sumitani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Didriksson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sumitani's guard now. Didriksson chips away with some ground and pound. Sumitani keeping full guard, as Didriksson tries to pass. Didriksson is pushing down on Sumitani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sumitani is fighting to maintain full guard but Didriksson has managed to sneak the leg through. Sumitani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sumitani looks like he's trying to stand up.
Didriksson is looking to take a break and control but Sumitani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Didriksson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Didriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sumitani sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Didriksson is looking for a kimura here.
Sumitani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Didriksson on the ground. Didriksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Didriksson trying to pass the guard but Sumitani defending well. Sumitani trying to control but Didriksson postures up.
Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sumitani has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Didriksson wants to free his trapped foot but Sumitani is holding on for dear life with his legs. Didriksson prevents Sumitani from standing back up.
Didriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sumitani sees it coming and defends easily. Sumitani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sumitani tries to get out of the position. Didriksson is working for a submission of some sort.
Sumitani wants to control but Didriksson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Didriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Didriksson is nestled in close to Sumitani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Sumitani tries to kick Didriksson off but Didriksson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Didriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Didriksson is trying for a kimura here. Sumitani looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Didriksson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Didriksson! Post fight, Sven Didriksson stared into the camera and said 'I need sponsors who can help me work my way up to the title!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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