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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ducasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Ducasse! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keisuke Takahashi! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ducasse. Takahashi looks to land a combination but Ducasse avoids it well. Ducasse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takahashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ducasse somewhat. Takahashi scores with a one two! Ducasse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nice cross by Takahashi. Oooooh!!! Takahashi has knocked Ducasse down with a huge combo! Takahashi steps away and waves a wobbly Ducasse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ducasse is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Takahashi throws a series of punches but Ducasse avoids them all with ease. Oh Ducasse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Takahashi is looking to clinch but Ducasse is avoiding it.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Ducasse circles away.
Takahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi tests Ducasse's chin there with a solid looking shot. Takahashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ducasse. Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takahashi throws a right hand that Ducasse ducks under and follows up with a left that Ducasse also avoids with ease. Ducasse seems to have got his legs back now. Ducasse throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it. Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss. The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Keisuke Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ducasse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ducasse wants to take a breather but Takahashi is having none of it. Takahashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ducasse. Ducasse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Ducasse from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing Ducasse from standing up. Takahashi being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Ducasse wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot. Takahashi cracks Ducasse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Takahashi lands a head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Takahashi tries to clinch but Ducasse moves out of range. Takahashi throws a right hand that Ducasse ducks under and follows up with a left that Ducasse also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Takahashi misses. Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ducasse swats him away and circles back towards the center. Takahashi looks for the body kick but Ducasse saw that one coming. Takahashi scores with a three punch combo!
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Ducasse circles away.
Ducasse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ducasse throws a strike but Takahashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Takahashi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ducasse is proving hard to escape from. Takahashi gets to his feet. Ducasse looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ducasse rushes Takahashi and presses him up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ducasse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takahashi after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Ducasse. That's going to take a lot out of him. Takahashi tightens his grip and picks Ducasse up, before dumping him to the ground. Ducasse manages to land in guard. Ducasse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well. Ducasse is breathing heavily. Takahashi stands up and waves to Ducasse to follow him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Takahashi throws a nice looking combination but Ducasse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Takahashi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ducasse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takahashi but Takahashi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ducasse circles away quickly and effectively. Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ducasse.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Takahashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ducasse. Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A combination from Takahashi does no damage. Takahashi scores with a one two! Ducasse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Keisuke Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Takahashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Vladimir Ducasse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ducasse closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage. Ducasse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takahashi after a bit of a struggle. Ducasse successfully pulls guard.
Takahashi stands and steps away. Ducasse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Ducasse pushes him off. Takahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takahashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Takahashi swinging wildly here.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ducasse misses with a series of wild punches.
Takahashi connects with a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Danga de danga de dang - Takahashi scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Takahashi stuns Ducasse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Takahashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Ducasse on the wrong end of a nice jab. A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot. Keisuke Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Takahashi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takahashi duly obliges. Takahashi feints with a jab and clips Ducasse right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ducasse is sent crashing into the canvas and Takahashi leaps in for the kill! Ducasse tries to get to his feet but Takahashi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ducasse is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Takahashi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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