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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paul Mctanned enters the cage!
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243 lbs
42 - 18 - 0 |
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186 cm
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240 lbs
28 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
42 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mctanned!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a body punch but Mctanned moves out of range.
Mctanned changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
And Mctanned tries to counter it with a takedown but Takahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mctanned slips a jab from Takahashi.
And Mctanned tries to counter it with a takedown but Takahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Mctanned's leg but Mctanned calmly moves out of range.
Mctanned lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mctanned counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mctanned.
Takahashi pushes Mctanned off and gets back to his feet.
Mctanned takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi looks to land a combination but Mctanned avoids it well.
Mctanned only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mctanned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mctanned is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takahashi is looking to wear down Mctanned with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takahashi thumps Mctanned with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mctanned scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Paul Mctanned has been cut.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Mctanned changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Mctanned counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mctanned.
Mctanned trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi has Mctanned pulled in close to control his posture.
Mctanned throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mctanned slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mctanned not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned drops an elbow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Mctanned is working for a submission of some sort.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but Mctanned is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mctanned thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Mctanned throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mctanned wants to take a breather but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Mctanned is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mctanned not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mctanned is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takahashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mctanned.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Mctanned looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takahashi wants to control but Mctanned is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mctanned throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mctanned is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi is staying active underneath Mctanned, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mctanned not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takahashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mctanned.
Takahashi taking some punishment here, with Mctanned in his half guard.
Mctanned throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mctanned sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takahashi defending well though.
Mctanned throwing shots but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Mctanned lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mctanned missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mctanned trying to pass the guard but Takahashi defending well.
Mctanned not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Mctanned will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Mctanned's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mctanned drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takahashi defends it well.
Mctanned takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takahashi 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.
Mctanned feints the counter takedown.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Mctanned is out of range.
Takahashi backing away here, and Mctanned unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mctanned's coach down at Island Warriors -13 ELITE Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mctanned's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takahashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mctanned was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Mctanned with the counter takedown but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
And Mctanned tries to counter it with a takedown but Takahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mctanned counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctanned advances to half guard.
Mctanned is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mctanned throwing shots but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Mctanned throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mctanned wants to free his trapped foot but Takahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mctanned.
Mctanned tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.
Mctanned moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Mctanned tries to advance to mount but Takahashi denies him.
Mctanned cracks Takahashi with a big right hand but Takahashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mctanned working the ground and pound but Takahashi is defending the strikes.
Mctanned throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paul Mctanned has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mctanned thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Takahashi taking some punishment here, with Mctanned in his half guard.
Mctanned scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mctanned looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takahashi wants to control the action here but instead Mctanned manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mctanned lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Takahashi hang on?
Mctanned connects with a bit shot that sees Takahashi covering up! More strikes from Mctanned and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mctanned is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Mctanned!
In his post fight interview, Paul Mctanned gave a big smile as he said 'The Future is now'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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