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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genyo Takeda (ranked 1196 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Jambo Nagato (ranked 62 p4p, 81 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 cm 23 265 9 - 6 - 0 |
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214 cm 24 269 5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt World class boxer 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Genyo Takeda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jambo Nagato! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagato looks like he wants to counter punch here. Takeda throws a nice looking combination but Nagato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nagato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nagato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A slow jab from Nagato misses its intended target. Takeda connects with a body shot that sends Nagato's belly button to the back. Takeda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut. Nagato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Takeda misses with a low kick. Nagato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nagato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda. Takeda looks to throw the jab but Nagato is out of range. Takeda throws a leg kick and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Nagato. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet. Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagato's hands.
 It looks like Jambo Nagato has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nagato ducks under a wild hook from Takeda. Nagato with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nagato slips a jab from Takeda. Takeda looks to land a left hand but Nagato moved out of range nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Takeda throws a right hand that misses
letting Nagato counter with a right hand. Nagato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Nagato tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Nagato manages to avoid the attempt. The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Nagato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A left lands for Nagato. Takeda blocks a jab. Takeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagato. Nagato scores with a jab. Takeda misses with a looping left. Nagato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Genyo Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Nagato. Takeda throws a hook to the side of Nagato's head but Nagato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nagato misses with a wild body shot. Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagato is just out of range. Takeda throws a hook but Nagato blocks it. A big right from Takeda misses. Nice cross by Nagato.
 Genyo Takeda's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nagato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nagato looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagato drops Takeda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takeda looks back up at him and smiles so Nagato waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Takeda is rocked! Takeda gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nagato gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambo Nagato! A victorious Jambo Nagato 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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