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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takuji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawashima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Colossal - Wolfmother. Ricardo Gaarlandt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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234 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takuji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaarlandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaarlandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawashima.
Good shot there by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt tries to land a front kick but Kawashima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawashima gets the takedown into side control.
Kawashima taking a break here but Gaarlandt is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gaarlandt pushes Kawashima off looking to stand but Kawashima dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawashima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaarlandt keeps working.
Kawashima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaarlandt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawashima is looking to stall here but Gaarlandt recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt keeping moving, preventing Kawashima from controlling successfully.
Kawashima postures up and lands a big shot to Gaarlandt's brow.
Kawashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawashima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaarlandt keeping moving, preventing Kawashima from controlling successfully.
Kawashima is really struggling to control Gaarlandt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kawashima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Great Bash Heel that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kawashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Gaarlandt as Kawashima shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Gaarlandt as Kawashima shoots in.
Gaarlandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gaarlandt misses with the body kick
and Kawashima counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gaarlandt!
Kawashima controlling the position.
Kawashima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gaarlandt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gaarlandt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Check out the look on Kawashima's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima in side control, throwing shots but Gaarlandt defends.
Kawashima tries for a kimura but Gaarlandt is defending well.
Gaarlandt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kawashima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kawashima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaarlandt keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kawashima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawashima trying to control the position but Gaarlandt is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takuji Kawashima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kawashima avoids a kick to the body.
Gaarlandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawashima.
Kawashima slips under a jab from Gaarlandt.
Nice body punch from Kawashima.
Takuji Kawashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaarlandt lands a body shot.
Gaarlandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Kawashima is predictable there
and Gaarlandt counters with a thumping low kick.
Kawashima tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaarlandt throws a fast counter high kick but Kawashima manages to duck under it in time.
Kawashima throws a leg kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kawashima moves out of range as Gaarlandt strikes.
Kawashima shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaarlandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawashima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawashima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaarlandt is fending him off so far but Kawashima persists. Nope, Gaarlandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawashima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kawashima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaarlandt counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuji Kawashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Gaarlandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt scores with a jab.
Kawashima swings for the body but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Kawashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kawashima if he has to take too many more of those.
Gaarlandt avoids the body shot from Kawashima.
Kawashima throws a low kick, looking for Gaarlandt's leg but Gaarlandt calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaarlandt misses the target.
Kawashima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaarlandt tries to bum rush Kawashima with a series of wild strikes but Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawashima fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaarlandt. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaarlandt scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Gaarlandt - just one landing.
Kawashima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kawashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaarlandt is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaarlandt throws a series of punches but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kawashima slips a jab and a cross from Gaarlandt.
Kawashima misses with a head kick.
Kawashima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaarlandt.
Kawashima misses with a body kick.
Gaarlandt leaves Kawashima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaarlandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kawashima misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaarlandt counters with a nice body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gaarlandt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kawashima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a leg kick which misses Kawashima's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawashima tries to avoid it.
Kawashima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaarlandt can pounce on him.
Gaarlandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt swings widly with a right hand
and Kawashima counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gaarlandt won't be happy with that.
Kawashima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gaarlandt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kawashima but great work by Gaarlandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaarlandt working away.
Kawashima looking for a sweep but Gaarlandt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kawashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kawashima is trying to escape the mount.
Kawashima is squirming around, avoiding Gaarlandt's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gaarlandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawashima. Gaarlandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaarlandt throws out a counter right but Kawashima avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Gaarlandt misses.
Gaarlandt misses with a right hand
and Kawashima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawashima.
Kawashima won't allow Gaarlandt to get back to his feet.
Kawashima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takuji Kawashima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawashima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaarlandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawashima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt wants to stand up but Kawashima is controlling him.
Kawashima landing with the ground and pound.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kawashima manages to pass to side control.
Kawashima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaarlandt's head.
Gaarlandt looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kawashima is keen to just control but Gaarlandt is a slippery customer.
Kawashima is stalling here. Gaarlandt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kawashima seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gaarlandt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kawashima is trying to control Gaarlandt's posture but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Gaarlandt wants to stand but Kawashima is controlling his arm.
Kawashima tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt decides to stand back up.
Ricardo Gaarlandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaarlandt throws a right hand that misses
and Kawashima counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gaarlandt!
Kawashima prevents Gaarlandt from escaping the position.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to his feet but Kawashima is dominant here and he's now got Gaarlandt's back!
Kawashima missing with strikes.
Kawashima really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gaarlandt.
Kawashima connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gaarlandt to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kawashima.
Gaarlandt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kawashima off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gaarlandt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kawashima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gaarlandt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gaarlandt for a finish.
Kawashima somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawashima is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gaarlandt is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takuji Kawashima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawashima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuji Kawashima!
After the big win, Takuji Kawashima made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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