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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sun Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato comes to the cage accompanied by STILL BALLIN. The crowd seem to be enjoying Red's choice of entrance music: Method Man and Redman - Da Rockwilder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm
43
220 lbs
41 - 15 - 0 |
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180 cm
38
266 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
41 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sun Kato! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Red! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Red missing with a left hand there. Kato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sun Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Red moves out of range as Kato strikes. Red throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range. Kato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Red changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Red looks for a takedown but Kato sprawls well. Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Red counters with a stiff right hand. Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Red takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jab from Kato. Red moves forwards but Kato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kato misses with a few strikes there.
Kato lands a really nice looking cross but Red seems unphased.
Kato scores with a hook to the body. Red takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kato is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Red fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kato to the ground. Red is now in Kato's guard. Kato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red. Kato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Red postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Red throws a strike but Kato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Red is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Red has an active guard here but Kato has managed to pass into half guard.
Red looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Red is looking for a sweep. Kato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kato is thwarting Red's attempts to control the position. Red tries to roll over but Kato keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Red is still trying to improve position. Kato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Red is just riding it out for now. Kato eventually gives up the hold. Well, if Kato is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Red has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kato is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kato prevents Red from improving his position. Red is staying active underneath Kato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Sun Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A solid leg kick lands there for Kato.
Kato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Red doesn't seem bothered though. A low kick from Kato misses and Red counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Red thows a left - swing and a miss! Kato lands a leg kick that knocks Red off balance momentarily. Some bone on bone action there as Red checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Red changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Red lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Kato dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kato throws a leg kick but Red sees it coming and checks it nicely. Red doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kato ducks under a wild hook from Red. Kato scores with a decent looking hook. A low kick from Kato is predictable there and Red makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Good leg kick by Kato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kato misses the body punch and Red counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sun Kato has been cut. Red looks to land a right hand but Kato moved out of range. Kato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Red now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kato misses with a few strikes there.
Kato throws a body punch but Red moves out of range. Kato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Red tries to bum rush Kato with a series of wild strikes but Kato uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kato tries to clinch and Red connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kato is rocked! Red closes the distance and clinches up with Kato, looking for a takedown. Red pushes Kato against the cage but Kato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kato feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Red moves out of range as Kato strikes. Kato looks to throw a body kick and Red scores with a counter punch that sends Kato to the canvas! Red smells blood - he's punishing Kato with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kato has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Red! Mr Red was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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