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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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184 cm
18
205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joao Magalhaes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magalhaes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magalhaes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomi, pushing him back against the cage.
Magalhaes taking a breather.
Magalhaes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magalhaes goes for a double leg but Gomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomi continues to drive forward.
Gomi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magalhaes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magalhaes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gomi regains guard immediately.
Magalhaes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magalhaes is looking to stand up but Gomi won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomi looking for a guillotine here but Magalhaes defends easily.
Gomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magalhaes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magalhaes pushes down on Gomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magalhaes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gomi to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes lands a big head kick that sends Gomi tumbling to the mat! Magalhaes takes a step backwards and waves Gomi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Takanori Gomi has been cut.
Joao Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magalhaes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magalhaes has a takedown stuffed.
Magalhaes darts in and clinches Gomi up against the cage.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Magalhaes has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magalhaes walks away with a smile on his face. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes has Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Magalhaes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magalhaes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magalhaes somewhat.
Gomi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Magalhaes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Magalhaes .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tries to keep at a distance but Magalhaes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magalhaes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomi is defending well.
Magalhaes breaks from the clinch.
Magalhaes darts in looking for a takedown but Gomi gets double underhooks and turns Magalhaes into the cage.
Gomi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magalhaes defends it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magalhaes - that will leave a mark!
Magalhaes has closed the distance and engaged Gomi in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Magalhaes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takanori Gomi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magalhaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. Magalhaes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magalhaes darts in and clinches Gomi up against the cage.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magalhaes manages to break the clinch.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magalhaes defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Magalhaes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magalhaes has Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Magalhaes 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magalhaes misses with a head kick.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magalhaes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Gomi tries to counter it with a takedown but Magalhaes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magalhaes lands a body punch.
Gomi jumps guard but Magalhaes stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Magalhaes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magalhaes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magalhaes looking for a takedown.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magalhaes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magalhaes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gomi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomi but Gomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magalhaes moves into the clinch successfully.
Magalhaes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around?
Gomi fails to pull guard.
Magalhaes stalls.
Magalhaes has Gomi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magalhaes moves into the clinch successfully.
Magalhaes 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Magalhaes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takanori Gomi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magalhaes misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magalhaes scores with a shot to the body.
Magalhaes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magalhaes clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magalhaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomi but Gomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomi is fending him off so far but Magalhaes persists. Nope, Gomi circles away and we're back to standing.
Magalhaes fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Magalhaes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magalhaes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joao Magalhaes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magalhaes lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomi won't want to take too many of those.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Magalhaes has him pressed against the cage.
Magalhaes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magalhaes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomi, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomi jumps guard but Magalhaes stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Magalhaes .
Gomi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magalhaes .
Magalhaes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gomi gets underhooks to prevent Magalhaes 's takedown attempt.
Gomi jumps guard but Magalhaes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magalhaes is working for takedown but Gomi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomi tries to pull guard but Magalhaes won't allow it.
Gomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magalhaes .
Magalhaes breaks the clinch.
Magalhaes shoots for a takedown but Gomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magalhaes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magalhaes scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Magalhaes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomi throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magalhaes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takanori Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Magalhaes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Magalhaes backing up. Magalhaes nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Magalhaes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magalhaes , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Magalhaes !
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hype
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