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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kawasaki (ranked 6653 p4p, 204 weight class) and Strong Strongman (ranked 9146 p4p, 247 weight class). Strong Strongman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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295 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Strong Strongman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawasaki gets a clinch.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Strongman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strongman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawasaki avoids the damage to the body.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawasaki.
Kawasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawasaki lands a left hand.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Strongman.
It looks like Eddie Kawasaki has been cut.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strongman.
Nice body punch from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki misses with some punches.
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
A short right from Kawasaki.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strongman to keep the fight standing.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Kawasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawasaki tries to work over Strongman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Strongman gets an underhook and turns Kawasaki into the cage.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
A short body shot lands from Kawasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawasaki is defending well for now.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongmans head.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Strongman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Come on Kawasaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kawasaki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman lands a good knee to the midsection. Kawasaki won't want to take too many of those.
Kawasaki is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawasaki is looking to control Strongman's arms but Strongman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawasaki has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Strongman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strong Strongman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Kawasaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kawasaki rushes Strongman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strong Strongman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Kawasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strongman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawasaki's defenses.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Strongman improves position.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strongman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki pushes Strongman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Strongman.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawasaki scores with a shot to the side of Strongman's head.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strongman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongman throws an elbow but misses.
Kawasaki lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawasaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kawasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawasaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strongman uses from the top position.
Kawasaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strongman dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strongman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kawasaki is looking to get back to his feet here but Strongman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kawasaki's back.
Strongman decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kawasaki.
Strongman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kawasaki clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kawasaki fails to land.
Strongman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Good body shot from Kawasaki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Kawasaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strongman blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawasaki lands an uppercut.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman lands an elbow that stopped Kawasaki in his tracks for a moment.
Eddie Kawasaki's cut is getting worse.
Strongman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Kawasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kawasaki is leaning against Strongman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
Kawasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Kawasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Kawasaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kawasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Strongman.
Kawasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kawasaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Kawasaki.
Strongman takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Strongman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kawasaki misses with some punches.
Kawasaki is trying to stall.
Kawasaki lands a shot to the body.
Kawasaki is looking to control Strongman's arms but Strongman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kawasaki has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman lands an elbow just above Kawasaki 's eye.
Kawasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strongman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawasaki stalling in the clinch but Strongman improves position.
Strongman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Kawasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eddie Kawasaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Kawasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Strong Strongman!
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energy
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FIGHT
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