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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Glory of love. Takamatsu has chosen Dogs of War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matsui Takamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso connects with a right hand. Takamatsu shakes it off.
Takamatsu fails with the takedown.
Takamatsu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takamatsu moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Larusso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takamatsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Larusso throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Larusso misses.
Takamatsu avoids the head kick by Larusso.
That kick from Larusso tenderised Takamatsu's leg. Takamatsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takamatsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larusso motions for Takamatsu to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso throws a leg kick which misses Takamatsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Takamatsu tries to avoid it.
Takamatsu throws a low kick, looking for Larusso's leg but Larusso calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takamatsu throws a push kick but Larusso slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Larusso's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Larusso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takamatsu is out of range and Larusso settles back down.
Larusso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larusso checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso looks to throw the jab but Takamatsu is out of range.
Larusso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takamatsu misses with a low kick.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takamatsu throws a nice looking combination but Larusso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larusso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larusso swinging wildly here.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Takamatsu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takamatsu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larusso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick
and Takamatsu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso seems keen to control Takamatsu's posture.
Takamatsu won't allow Larusso to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu passes Larusso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Larusso tries to roll over but Takamatsu keeps him under control.
Larusso preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Larusso is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamatsu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Larusso wants to sweep but Takamatsu has passed to side control!
Larusso is not content to let Takamatsu control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Larusso's face as Takamatsu controls the position.
Takamatsu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Larusso can't do much from the bottom here.
Takamatsu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Takamatsu looking to control but Larusso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larusso tries to hold on but Takamatsu postures up.
Takamatsu landing punches.
Takamatsu trying to control but Larusso is having none of it.
Takamatsu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larusso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matsui Takamatsu 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.
Takamatsu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Larusso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takamatsu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamatsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Larusso.
Takamatsu misses with a two punch combination.
Larusso looks to throw the jab but Takamatsu is out of range.
Larusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larusso throws a leg kick which misses Takamatsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Takamatsu tries to avoid it.
Larusso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takamatsu lands with a hook. Larusso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takamatsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larusso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takamatsu shoots in and drives through. Larusso sprawls well.
Larusso scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso misses with a leg kick.
Larusso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takamatsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larusso defends well and Takamatsu ends up having to push Larusso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Takamatsu does no damage.
Larusso throws out a leg kick but Takamatsu moves out of range and Larusso only half commits.
Takamatsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
Takamatsu with a jab.
Takamatsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larusso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsui Takamatsu.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Takamatsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Larusso as he checks the leg kick.
Larusso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larusso feints and then cracks Takamatsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takamatsu down.
Takamatsu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larusso moves away from the strike by Takamatsu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larusso.
Larusso connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larusso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larusso moves away from the strike by Takamatsu.
Larusso throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu loads up on a big right hand but Larusso slips the punch.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
Larusso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takamatsu will feel that in the morning.
Larusso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takamatsu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larusso takes a swing at Takamatsu's ribcage but misses.
Takamatsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larusso tries to score with a low kick but Takamatsu moves his leg out of the way.
Takamatsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larusso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
A jab from Larusso misses.
Takamatsu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larusso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takamatsu is rocked!
Larusso fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamatsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Larusso finish him?
Larusso drops Takamatsu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takamatsu! Larusso dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VIRAL COMBAT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Matsui Takamatsu stepped up to the mic, saying '“Move swift as the Wind and closely-formed as the Wood. Attack like the Fire and be still as the Mountain.” *I moved* emotes a forehead SLAP'.
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hype
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