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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiaro Sakazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danielsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Notorious B.I.G. - 10 Crack Commandments. Ichiaro Sakazuki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 cm
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255 lbs
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201 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Danielsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiaro Sakazuki! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sakazuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Danielsson gets caught napping as Sakazuki dives in and scores a takedown. Danielsson manages to retain guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Danielsson is looking to stand up but Sakazuki isn't so interested in that idea. Sakazuki looking to pass the guard. Danielsson is trying to keep Sakazuki in close.
Danielsson wants to sweep but no luck. Sakazuki trying to control but Danielsson is working from the bottom. Sakazuki stopping the sweep attempt from Danielsson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Danielsson connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sakazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danielsson tries to avoid it but Sakazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danielsson to the ground. Danielsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Danielsson throws a lazy right hand but Sakazuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Danielsson looks to throw the jab but Sakazuki is out of range. Danielsson lands a nice shot that snaps Sakazuki's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Danielsson connects with a jab. Danielsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Danielsson connects with the punch. Sakazuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sakazuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karl Danielsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiaro Sakazuki. This has been an exciting period of action! Sakazuki fails to pull guard.
Sakazuki successfully pulls guard.
Sakazuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakazuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danielsson is aware though and is defending well. Sakazuki trying to keep a closed guard but Danielsson is proving a slippery customer.
Sakazuki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sakazuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danielsson is looking to escape. Danielsson tries to lock up and control but Sakazuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sakazuki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Sakazuki wants to control the pace but Danielsson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sakazuki is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Sakazuki shoots in for a double leg but Danielsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Danielsson connects with a jab. Danielsson throws a head kick but Sakazuki moves out of range.
Danielsson connects with a body shot that sends Sakazuki's belly button to the back. Sakazuki looks gassed! Danielsson scores with a jab to the jaw. Sakazuki tries for a takedown but Danielsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A jab from Danielsson does it's job there. Danielsson with a body punch. A glancing blow. 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! Danielsson scores with a body shot.
Danielsson tries to clinch there but Sakazuki circles away.
Danielsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Danielsson tries to clinch there but Sakazuki circles away.
Danielsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Danielsson scores with a nice head shot. Danielsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Danielsson cracks a nice hook into Sakazuki's ribs. A punch combination from Danielsson misses. Danielsson lands with a nice combination. Sakazuki backs away looking to recover. Danielsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakazuki on the side of the head.
Sakazuki is rocked! Danielsson misses with a body kick. Danielsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakazuki. Sakazuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Danielsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakazuki momentarily.
Sakazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Danielsson finish him? Danielsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Sakazuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakazuki seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sakazuki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Sakazuki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danielsson's guard. Danielsson is looking to stand up but Sakazuki isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Danielsson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danielsson thows a left - swing and a miss! Sakazuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakazuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Danielsson throws a right hand that Sakazuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakazuki also avoids with ease. Danielsson tries to clinch but Sakazuki moves away and Sakazuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakazuki. Sakazuki is looking to take this one to the mat. Danielsson tries to break free but Sakazuki pushes him back against the cage. Sakazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danielsson smiles and moves away.
Karl Danielsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiaro Sakazuki. Danielsson lands a head shot. Danielsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sakazuki shoots in for a takedown but Danielsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sakazuki is breathing heavily. Nice shot lands for Danielsson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danielsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakazuki's head. Sakazuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakazuki seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Danielsson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sakazuki is backing up but Danielsson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sakazuki covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Danielsson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Danielsson! Karl Danielsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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