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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef has chosen The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
31 - 16 - 1 |
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37
182 lbs
34 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Higashikuni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manhoef throws a low kick but Higashikuni avoids it.
Higashikuni swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Higashikuni motions for Manhoef to come forward. Higashikuni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Higashikuni thumps Manhoef with a low kick.
Manhoef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higashikuni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higashikuni checks the leg kick.
Manhoef shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Manhoef misses
so Higashikuni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Higashikuni connects with a couple of short punches.
Manhoef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higashikuni is one step ahead there.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
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.
Higashikuni is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Manhoef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Higashikuni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Higashikuni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higashikuni throwing strikes but missing.
Higashikuni tries to free his leg and advance position but Manhoef is retaining full guard.
Higashikuni is working hard here to advance position.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manhoef lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higashikuni missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higashikuni throws a chopping leg kick but Manhoef manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manhoef 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.
Higashikuni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manhoef at a distance.
Higashikuni throws a wild body kick that Manhoef sees coming a mile off.
Higashikuni throws a shot to the body.
Manhoef cracks Higashikuni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manhoef.
Higashikuni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Higashikuni checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manhoef throws a leg kick
and Higashikuni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Higashikuni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manhoef defending well though.
Manhoef is trying to get back to full guard.
Higashikuni thows a huge punch but Manhoef dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is pressing down on Higashikuni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Higashikuni throws a strike but Manhoef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higashikuni working for a triangle but Manhoef defends it easily.
Higashikuni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manhoef has picked Higashikuni up and slammed him! Higashikuni can't keep hold of the triangle and Manhoef manages to pass to side control!
Higashikuni is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Higashikuni is looking to regain half guard here but Manhoef keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef staying calm.
Higashikuni tries to buck Manhoef off but Manhoef is having none of it.
Higashikuni prevents Manhoef from improving position.
Higashikuni looking for a sweep but Manhoef has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Manhoef can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higashikuni is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef prevents Higashikuni from getting the reversal.
Manhoef controlling the position easily from mount.
Higashikuni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manhoef trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higashikuni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manhoef tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Higashikuni is working to get back to half guard.
Higashikuni regains half guard.
Higashikuni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Higashikuni manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni has an active guard here but Manhoef has managed to pass into half guard.
Manhoef passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higashikuni gets back to half guard.
Higashikuni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higashikuni is trying to maintain the position but Manhoef is very close to passing his half guard.
Higashikuni wants to get back to full guard but Manhoef has passed into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni tries to improve position but can't.
Manhoef in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Higashikuni regains half guard.
Higashikuni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manhoef's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manhoef's back!
Manhoef is trying to remain composed but Higashikuni is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Manhoef trying to control the hands but Higashikuni won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Can Manhoef hold on?! Higashikuni is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Manhoef avoids the strikes from Higashikuni.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Higashikuni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Higashikuni misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higashikuni has the hooks in. Manhoef is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Manhoef breaks Higashikuni's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Katsu Higashikuni.
I think Higashikuni 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Higashikuni!
A victorious Katsu Higashikuni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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FIGHT
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