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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Einar Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Kawasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Kawasaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Einar Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Kawasaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki lands with a nice combination. Magnusson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Taisto Einar Magnusson has been cut.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Magnusson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kawasaki wants to control but Magnusson is having none of it.
Magnusson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kawasaki turns into him and now he's in Magnusson's guard.
Magnusson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawasaki trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
Kawasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnusson is retaining full guard.
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!
Magnusson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kawasaki trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Kawasaki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown but Kawasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson clinches with his opponent.
Magnusson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magnusson tries to stall but Kawasaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawasaki is pressed up against the cage. Magnusson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawasaki down to the mat. Kawasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Einar Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnusson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magnusson is breathing heavily.
Kawasaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Kawasaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magnusson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kawasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Kawasaki!
Robert Kawasaki gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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