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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Takayama (ranked 4670 p4p, 4051 weight class) and Moussa Diop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shingo Takayama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shingo Takayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moussa Diop!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takayama.
Diop gets a clinch.
Takayama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diop breaks from the clinch.
Moussa Diop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diop thuds his right hand into Takayama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takayama works Diop's body with a nice hook.
Diop missing with a left hand there. Takayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Takayama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diop.
Takayama clobbers Diop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takayama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Diop looks to land a combination but Takayama avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Diop.
Takayama with a nice cross.
Takayama lands a jab to the head.
Takayama lands with a cross.
Diop scores with a decent looking hook.
Diop misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diop looks to throw the jab but Takayama is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Diop. Those never looked like landing.
Takayama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takayama connects with a jab.
Diop throws a looping overhand right but Takayama ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takayama misses the target.
Takayama is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takayama.
Diop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diop lands a nice shot that snaps Takayama's head back.
Diop cracks Takayama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takayama misses with a wild body shot.
Diop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takayama dodges the punch combination from Diop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takayama, as that shot connected.
Diop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diop lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Diop - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Takayama fails to land.
Takayama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diop breaks the clinch.
Takayama feints a jab promting Diop to slip. Takayama then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takayama is breathing heavily.
Takayama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diop.
Takayama defending well as Diop loads up on a big left hand.
Diop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takayama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diop scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Takayama.
A slow jab from Takayama misses its intended target.
Diop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diop stuns Takayama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diop throws a series of punches but Takayama avoids them all with ease.
Diop throws a series of punches but Takayama moves out of range.
Takayama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diop throws a series of punches but Takayama moves out of range.
Diop cracks Takayama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takayama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diop.
Takayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diop.
Takayama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takayama moves forwards but Diop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takayama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diop circles away quickly and effectively.
Diop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Diop coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Diop has knocked Takayama down with a huge combo! Diop steps away and waves a wobbly Takayama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Takayama is rocked!
Diop rushes Takayama with punches - Takayama moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Takayama goes down! Diop follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moussa Diop!
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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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