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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takuma (ranked 996 p4p, 54 weight class) and Kyle Cobra (ranked 110 p4p, 7 weight class). Ryo Takuma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Cobra's chin.
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287 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
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270 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryo Takuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cobra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takuma's head.
Cobra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cobra passes Takuma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takuma is trying to control but can't.
Cobra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cobra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cobra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra content to control rather than advance.
Takuma is staying active underneath Cobra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takuma's head.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobra wants to pass to mount but Takuma is defending the position.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takuma's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Takuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takuma tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra content to control rather than advance.
Takuma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cobra is trying to control. Takuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra winds up and cracks Takuma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cobra lands strikes from half guard.
Cobra is keen to just control but Takuma is a slippery customer.
Cobra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takuma has hold of Cobra's hands but Cobra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra wants to free his trapped foot but Takuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cobra is keen to just control but Takuma is a slippery customer.
Cobra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cobra.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takuma's head.
Takuma is not content to let Cobra control the position.
Cobra thows a huge punch but Takuma dodges it nicely.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra throwing shots but Takuma is blocking nicely.
Cobra thows a huge punch but Takuma dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra trying to pass the guard but Takuma defending well.
Cobra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cobra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cobra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takuma pinned against the cage. Takuma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takuma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takuma.
Cobra feints the counter takedown.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Cobra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takuma!
Cobra lands a big shot there that rocks Takuma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cobra thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra with shots to the head and body - Takuma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cobra throwing strikes here but Takuma is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Takuma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cobra on the ground.
Cobra unloading with bombs!
Cobra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cobra landing shots from mount.
Cobra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Takuma taking shots to the head.
Cobra softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Takuma is out cold! Cobra jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cobra!
A victorious Kyle Cobra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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