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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stresemann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Takashi Sorimachi - Poison . Pitakaka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: my dick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
34
224 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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189 cm
31
217 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onizuka Stresemann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pitakaka throws a head kick but Stresemann moves out of range.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stresemann. Nice cross by Stresemann. Stresemann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pitakaka's guard. Stresemann wants to pass the guard but Pitakaka is keeping the position. Pitakaka is pulling down on Stresemann's head to control his posture. Stresemann tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitakaka is retaining full guard. Pitakaka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. This has been an exciting period of action! Pitakaka is trying to push Stresemann away but Stresemann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pitakaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Stresemann is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pitakaka breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Stresemann moves out of range easily. Stresemann looks to throw the jab but Pitakaka is out of range. A jab from Stresemann misses. Stresemann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Stresemann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pitakaka is staying active underneath Stresemann, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Pitakaka tries to kick Stresemann off but Stresemann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Stresemann trying to mount his opponent but Pitakaka defends it. Stresemann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pitakaka is looking for a sweep. Stresemann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stresemann is trying to control the action in half guard but Pitakaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stresemann connects with a nice short shot to Pitakaka's temple. Stresemann thows a huge punch but Pitakaka dodges it nicely.
Stresemann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Stresemann works his way into full mount! Stresemann unloads with some shots from mount but Pitakaka bucks and avoids them well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pitakaka wants to hold on but Stresemann pushes him away. Pitakaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Stresemann has a good base and remains in mount. Stresemann wants to finish this one by submission but Pitakaka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stresemann.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stresemann controlling his opponent. Stresemann wants to control but Pitakaka has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Stresemann wants to pass to mount but Pitakaka is defending the position. Pitakaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stresemann is working away from the top position though. Stresemann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Pitakaka tries to roll over but Stresemann keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Stresemann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pitakaka! Pitakaka wants to hold on but Stresemann pushes him away. The referee warns Pitakaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stresemann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pitakaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pitakaka can't escape the position.
Stresemann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pitakaka is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onizuka Stresemann dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stresemann scores with a body shot.
Stresemann moves out of range of the body kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pitakaka connects with a high kick. Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Stresemann appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Stresemann fails to land with a series of punches.
Stresemann misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitakaka counters with a body kick. Stresemann seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses. Stresemann shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily. Stresemann misses with a wild body shot. Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Stresemann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stresemann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitakaka but Pitakaka pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
It looks like Onizuka Stresemann has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stresemann blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stresemann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka. Stresemann throws an overhand right that lands on Pitakaka's shoulder, as Pitakaka tries to avoid the shot. Pitakaka blocks a jab. Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big left from Stresemann misses. Pitakaka scores with a head kick. Stresemann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Stresemann fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onizuka Stresemann. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stresemann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Stresemann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stresemann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet but Stresemann drags him back down. Stresemann wants to control but Pitakaka is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Pitakaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stresemann off and has taken his back! A bit of a pause in the action here. Pitakaka controlling the positon. Pitakaka is continuing to stall. Stresemann is trying to break free.
Pitakaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Stresemann's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pitakaka not allowing Stresemann to control his hands. Pitakaka controls the action. Onizuka Stresemann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Stresemann tries to escape but Pitakaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Pitakaka keeps control of the position easily here as Stresemann tries to buck him off.
Stresemann trying to control the action but Pitakaka just sinks the hooks in. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. I would not like to be Stresemann right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Stresemann is really stuck here.
Stresemann turns into Pitakaka and is now in his guard.
Pitakaka wants to stand but Stresemann is controlling the position. Pitakaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Stresemann wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Onizuka Stresemann's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stresemann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitakaka circles away quickly and effectively. Stresemann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Pitakaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses. Stresemann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pitakaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Stresemann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stresemann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Pitakaka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stresemann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Stresemann thows a left - swing and a miss! Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stresemann's calf. Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stresemann takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses. Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stresemann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stresemann lands a nice shot that snaps Pitakaka's head back.
Stresemann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pitakaka throws a quick inside leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Stresemann shrugs it off though. Pitakaka throws a head kick but Stresemann moves out of range.
Stresemann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onizuka Stresemann. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stresemann takes a step back to recover. Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka thumps Stresemann with a low kick. Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Stresemann. Both fighters circling a little - Pitakaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pitakaka scores with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stresemann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pitakaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stresemann if he has to take too many more of those.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick. Stresemann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pitakaka napping and manages to drive through into side control! Pitakaka tries to buck Stresemann off but Stresemann is having none of it. Pitakaka looks to move to half guard but instead Stresemann has passed into mount! Damn! Stresemann tries to control but Pitakaka wriggling away. Stresemann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stresemann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pitakaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pitakaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Stresemann thowing shots but they're missing. Stresemann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pitakaka looks a forlorn figure.
Stresemann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pitakaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Stresemann has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pitakaka taking shots to the head. Pitakaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pitakaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stresemann wants to control the pace but Pitakaka is squirming around nicely. Stresemann is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pitakaka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pitakaka! Stresemann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitakaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight! Elijah Pitakaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pitakaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka! After the fight, Elijah Pitakaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Onizuka Stresemann was interviewed post fight and said 'Pretty sure this has to be the most embarrassing loss in MMATycoon history because im de bes :('.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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