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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downwith Drago (ranked 514 p4p, 69 weight class) and Kaz Fujita (ranked 2665 p4p, 286 weight class). Downwith Drago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
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265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Downwith Drago! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujita circles away. Fujita looks like he wants to counter punch here. Drago misses with a takedown attempt and Fujita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown and Fujita counters with a nice right hand that sends Drago toppling to the canvas! Drago scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujita finish him?! Drago has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fujita. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. 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! Drago is keen to just control but Fujita is a slippery customer. Fujita wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fujita wants to get back to his feet. Fujita is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fujita avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago scoring with strikes to the body and head. Drago controlling the pace. Fujita taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard. Drago winds up and cracks Fujita with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Drago thows a huge punch but Fujita dodges it nicely.
Fujita keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fujita trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Fujita wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fujita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Drago trying to control from half guard but Fujita is working away. Fujita kicks off Drago and gets to his feet. Drago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago lands in his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Drago wants to pass the guard but Fujita is keeping the position. Fujita looking to control but Drago passes into half guard.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard. Fujita wants to get back to full guard but Drago has passed into side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fujita struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fujita is looking for a sweep. Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Drago is chipping away with strikes.
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fujita is rocked! Fujita is looking for a sweep. Fujita is still in real trouble! Can Drago finish him? Check out the look on Drago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Fujita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drago in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fujita looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Drago turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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