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Event:
S-1 World Grand Prix 2024 - R1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Suzuki pushes Cro Cop up against the ropes in a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cro Cop. Cro Cop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cro Cop throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzuki. Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Suzuki tries to stall but Cro Cop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Cro Cop breaks the clinch.
#CL# Cro Cop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suzuki, pushing him back against the ropes. Suzuki working hard to break the clinch. Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cro Cop stalls. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suzuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Cro Cop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzuki. I was talking to Cro Cop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Cro Cop tries a body shot but Suzuki blocks it.
Suzuki tries to break free but Cro Cop pushes him back against the ropes. Suzuki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cro Cop lands with a short shot to the head. Suzuki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cro Cop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cro Cop keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Suzuki is working Cro Cop over against the ropes. Cro Cop controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Cro Cop.
Suzuki looking to slow down the pace here.#T2# Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Cro Cop won't allow it.
Suzuki looking to throw knees to the head but Cro Cop is blocking nicely.
Suzuki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suzuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cro Cop has him pressed against the ropes. Cro Cop tries to throw a body punch but Suzuki avoids it by throwing Cro Cop back against the ropes. Cro Cop keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cro Cop dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Cro Cop lands with a light punch inside. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suzuki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cro Cop misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cro Cop dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Suzuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Cro Cop moves into the clinch. Cro Cop misses with some punches.
Cro Cop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards. Cro Cop throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzuki. Cro Cop misses with a body punch.
#BC# Cro Cop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cro Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Suzuki prevents a body shot from Cro Cop. Suzuki taking a breather. Cro Cop tries a body shot but Suzuki blocks it.
#T1# Suzuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Suzuki looking to stall.
Cro Cop misses with a short punch on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Cro Cop.
Suzuki stalling in the clinch but Cro Cop improves position. Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cro Cop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzuki tries to throw a body punch but Cro Cop avoids it by throwing Suzuki back against the ropes. Suzuki with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Cro Cop has been cut. Cro Cop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cro Cop has a couple of punches blocked by Suzuki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cro Cop. #T2# Cro Cop throws a head punch that misses. Suzuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Suzuki blocks a body shot from Cro Cop. Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Cro Cop has him pressed against the ropes. Suzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cro Cop wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Cro Cop keeps him there for the moment. Suzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cro Cop avoiding damage.
Cro Cop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cro Cop tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Suzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cro Cop dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ernesto Cro Cop's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Suzuki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Suzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Cro Cop misses with a punch to the body.
Cro Cop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suzuki is keeping busy. Suzuki blocks a body shot from Cro Cop. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cro Cop. A nice left hand lands by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop struggles to land a body shot inside as Suzuki controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suzuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Cro Cop has double underhooks. Cro Cop cracks Suzuki with a nice body shot. Suzuki taking a breather. Cro Cop swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzuki uses good head movement to avoid it. Suzuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Cro Cop dodges an elbow strike from Suzuki.
Cro Cop tries a body shot but Suzuki blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suzuki is trying to break free. Cro Cop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cro Cop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cro Cop misses with a punch on the inside.
Cro Cop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cro Cop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzuki's efforts to push away. Cro Cop displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suzuki up against the ropes.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cro Cop misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Cro Cop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Cro Cop drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the ropes.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suzuki blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cro Cop as Suzuki tries to tie him up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cro Cop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daiki Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee is keeping an eye on Cro Cop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight! Ernesto Cro Cop showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cro Cop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Cro Cop! |
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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1# Suzuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Shunosuke Okubo has been cut.#CL# Suzuki clinches up with Okubo and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# Suzuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okubo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suzuki thuds a left hand into Okubo's body. Okubo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suzuki. Suzuki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Suzuki has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Okubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A leg kick checked by Suzuki.#CL# Suzuki forces Okubo back against the ropes and clinches. Stalling in the clinch from Suzuki.
#BC2# Okubo breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Suzuki finds it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suzuki lands with a nice body kick. Okubo looks winded!#T1# Okubo throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range. OH! Okubo has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Suzuki smells blood and charges in for the finish! Suzuki unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Okubo sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daiki Suzuki! |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - Final
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1# Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mudo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Suzuki throws a head kick that misses and Mudo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mudo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mudo scores with a nice head shot. Suzuki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suzuki scrambles back to his feet. Mudo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suzuki. Suzuki tries to clinch but Mudo moves out of range. Mudo lands with a hook. Suzuki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice shot lands for Mudo. Suzuki misses with the combination.
Mudo scores with a jab to the head.
Mudo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. 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! Suzuki swings for the body but Mudo moves out of range.
Mudo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Mudo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick lands from Mudo. Mudo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suzuki has time to react. Mudo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1# Mudo feints a jab promting Suzuki to slip. Mudo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Suzuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Mudo lands with a cross. Suzuki takes one to the side of the head.
Mudo swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki. Suzuki throws a head kick that misses. Suzuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mudo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suzuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mudo. Mudo lands with a right hand. Toa Mudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mudo cracks Suzuki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Suzuki is looking to chop away at Mudo's legs. Suzuki misses with the combination.
Suzuki drops his hands momentarily and Mudo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2# Suzuki tries to clinch but Mudo is having none of it. Mudo scoring well with a low kick there.
Suzuki wants to clinch. Mudo throwing a counter right hand but Suzuki manages to avoid it. Suzuki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mudo cracks Suzuki with an open hand slap. Suzuki misses with a body punch
and Mudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Suzuki takes one on the button. Suzuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mudo moves out of range of the body kick from Suzuki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mudo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suzuki. Suzuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mudo moves into range and connects with a jab. Suzuki needs to keep his hands up - Mudo had a free shot at his head there. Suzuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Suzuki tries to clinch up and Mudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toa Mudo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Suzuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Daiki Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mudo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mudo lands with a hook. Suzuki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Suzuki jabs Mudo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Suzuki tries to clinch up but Mudo circles away and keeps his distance. Mudo avoids the body shot from Suzuki.
No joy there for Suzuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toa Mudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Suzuki wants to land a leg kick but Mudo is out of range. Mudo connects with a crisp jab. Mudo cracks Suzuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mudo dips to his left and cracks Suzuki with an uppercut! Suzuki ducks right into an uppercut from Mudo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mudo sizes up Suzuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Donk. Mudo catches Suzuki right on the button with a cross.#KD# Mudo lands a front kick to the face, that drops Suzuki to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#Suzuki is rocked! Mudo catches Suzuki napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Suzuki crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Mudo raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toa Mudo! After winning the bout, Toa Mudo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - R1
Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1# Hnawka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Suzuki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2# Hnawka takes the fight into the clinch. Suzuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hnawka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Suzuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away.#BC2# Hnawka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzuki looks to land a combination. Hnawka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Lal Hnawka has been cut. Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Hnawka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Hnawka moves into the clinch. Hnawka wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Suzuki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hnawka wants to get back to striking at distance but Suzuki won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suzuki as Hnawka tries to tie him up. A frustrated look appears on Hnawka's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hnawka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suzuki up against the ropes. Suzuki looking to slow down the pace here. Hnawka can't find room to land a body shot as Suzuki controls the action.
Suzuki wants to break free but Hnawka has control.
Suzuki scores with a shoulder strike. Suzuki misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Suzuki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hnawka misses with a knee to the head. Hnawka keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Suzuki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hnawka is keeping busy. Suzuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away. Hnawka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Suzuki prevents Hnawka from breaking the clinch. Suzuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Suzuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suzuki is looking to control Hnawka's arms but Hnawka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suzuki has his back to the ropes. Suzuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daiki Suzuki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lal Hnawka's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Suzuki wants to clinch up but Hnawka keeps it at a distance. Hnawka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Suzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lal Hnawka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Suzuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Hnawka circles away.
Suzuki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2# Hnawka clinches. Hnawka is looking to break free of the clinch but Suzuki has double underhooks. Hnawka is looking to break free of the clinch but Suzuki has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Hnawka's face as he tries to break the clinch. Suzuki wants to break free but Hnawka has control.
Hnawka is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hnawka wants to stall.
Hnawka controlling the action here for a moment.
Hnawka can't break the clinch.
#T1# Hnawka is trying to break the clinch but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes. Suzuki is trying to stall.
Hnawka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suzuki is keeping busy. Suzuki lands a knee to the head.
#BC2# Hnawka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hnawka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hnawka throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely. Hnawka keeps the fight on the outside. A solid body kick from Suzuki. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2# Hnawka working hard to break the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Suzuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Suzuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hnawka is breathing heavily. A short right from Suzuki on the inside. Suzuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Hnawka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Suzuki scores with a shoulder strike. Suzuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hnawka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Suzuki taking a breather. Suzuki stalling in the clinch but Hnawka improves position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Suzuki dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lal Hnawka's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Suzuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hnawka keeps the fight on the outside. Hnawka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Hnawka blocks a head kick by Suzuki.
Suzuki scores with a big combo that sends Hnawka crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Hnawka flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Suzuki jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daiki Suzuki! The defeated Lal Hnawka had this to say: 'I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD2
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1# Sokk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suzuki circles away quickly and effectively. Sokk throws a body kick that misses. Suzuki throws a big shot that misses. Suzuki throws a head kick that misses. Sokk throws a head kick that misses. Sokk misses with a body shot.
Sokk dodges the punch combination from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sokk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suzuki. A head kick misses from Sokk. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sokk tries to clinch there but Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick and Sokk moves out of range easily. Sokk swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki. Suzuki throws a right hand that Sokk ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokk also avoids with ease.#T1# Sokk throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely. Suzuki appears to be looking for a big counter. Sokk takes one to the side of the head.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Sokk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Suzuki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Sokk is trying to break the clinch but Suzuki is controlling him.#BC# Suzuki manages to break the clinch.
Suzuki is looking to slow Sokk down with leg kicks. #CL# Sokk gets tackled into the ropes by Suzuki. Suzuki maintains the clinch. Suzuki has Sokk pressed against the ropes.
#BC2# Sokk manages to break the clinch.
Suzuki throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Suzuki rushes Sokk and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2##BC# Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Sokk pushes Suzuki up against the ropes in a clinch. Suzuki is trying to force a seperation but Sokk has the dominant position. Suzuki lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Urjo Sokk has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sokk throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range. Suzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suzuki throws a front kick to the face that drops Sokk face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Daiki Suzuki! |
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Event:
S-1 Japan GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Jul 29, 2024 |
#R1# Supergym is looking to clinch but Suzuki is avoiding it.
Supergym is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Supergym closes the distance and pushes Suzuki back into the ropes.#BC2# Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Supergym has closed the distance and engaged Suzuki in a clinch.
#BC2# Suzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supergym wants to clinch but Suzuki slips to the side and Suzuki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Suzuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Supergym is looking to clinch. A head kick misses from Suzuki. Supergym tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Supergym tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Supergym is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Supergym moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSuzuki.#CL2# Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Supergym in a clinch.
Suzuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1##BC2# Suzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Suzuki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Suzuki. Supergym is breathing heavily. Suzuki plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Supergym's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Supergym, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daiki Suzuki! |
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