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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 5505 p4p, 16305 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 96 p4p, 237 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kakuto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Tsuyoi Kakuto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmitri Zaitsev's chin.
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11 - 8 - 0 |
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192 cm
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30 - 30 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsev has Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kakuto has clasped his hands together around Zaitsev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kakuto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zaitsev to his feet.
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zaitsev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kakuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto stands up and beckons Zaitsev to join him on the feet.
Zaitsev tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev is trying to control but can't.
Kakuto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.
Zaitsev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaitsev wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him.
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control.
Zaitsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev has Kakuto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kakuto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Kakuto manages to get underhooks.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakuto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him.
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
Kakuto stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kakuto tries to keep at a distance but Zaitsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakuto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kakuto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zaitsev pushes Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitsev decides to pull guard.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Kakuto gets to his feet. Zaitsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaitsev closes the distance and clinches.
Kakuto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kakuto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kakuto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zaitsev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zaitsev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Zaitsev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaitsev clinches with his opponent.
Kakuto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zaitsev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Kakuto stands up.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaitsev has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Zaitsev gets full guard.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaitsev.
Kakuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaitsev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from getting back to his feet.
Kakuto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaitsev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Kakuto stands and steps away. Zaitsev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
Kakuto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaitsev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Zaitsev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaitsev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaitsev controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Zaitsev trying to control the position here.
Zaitsev is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaitsev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
That's time! Kakuto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zaitsev enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zaitsev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zaitsev gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Zaitsev manages to retain guard.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard.
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from standing up.
Kakuto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zaitsev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?
Kakuto lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kakuto gets to his feet - Zaitsev follows without any prompting.
Zaitsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zaitsev lands in his opponent's guard.
Kakuto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zaitsev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaitsev on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaitsev's guard now, I'm sure.
Zaitsev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuto gets to his feet. Zaitsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zaitsev trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kakuto gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zaitsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaitsev holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him.
Zaitsev pushes Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitsev.
Kakuto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zaitsev is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Zaitsev get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Zaitsev is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard.
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kakuto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zaitsev's half guard.
Zaitsev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kakuto escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kakuto!
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Zaitsev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuto, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto wins by unanimous decision!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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pop
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