Maybe the largest kickboxing struggle of the final decade, Tenshin Nasukawa and Takeru fought in an all-Japan, all-or-nothing struggle that electrified the group, annoyed the foreigners, and at last answered the query of which Japanese famous person is the higher kickboxer. In the long run, Tenshin Nasukawa scored a knockdown and took the choice on the judges scorecards after three rounds of thrilling motion.
Tenshin Nasukawa defeats Takeru in backwards and forwards struggle
Early within the struggle Tenshin Nasukawa took management of the middle of the ring in a offered out Tokyo Dome. Controlling the middle of the ring for such a tricky fighter that’s indomitable as Takeru is paramount and Tenshin got down to do exactly that. Early on, Tenshin landed the jab and occasional cross to maintain Takeru away. Mid approach via the spherical, Tenshin throws a flying knee and a cross that wakes Takeru up and there’s a sure ferocity coming from Takeru in his eyes and smile. Tenshin does a superb job of staying off the middle line your complete struggle, particularly within the first spherical. Takeru regarded to gradual Tenshin down by going to the legs early. However it might solely be a 3 spherical struggle and the harm wouldn’t pile up sufficient.
The knockdown comes close to the tip of the spherical. Each fighters got here in with a jab and threw reverse hooks. Tenshin’s landed clear and down goes Takeru. Tenshin Nasukawa goes to his nook and stands there like a statue. However Takeru would beat the rely and the spherical was on brief time and he would survive with none extra harm.
Spherical two begins and Tenshin begins his work to the physique with a hook. He begins pulling out different methods from up his sleeve like uppercuts to the abdomen and an axe kick up prime. However Takeru is aware of that with the 10-8 he wants a knockdown to get the purpose again. Sadly in the midst of the spherical Takeru headbutts Tenshin and there’s a brief break within the motion. Tenshin is having to cope with the strain of Takeru now and Takeru is touchdown heavy pictures. Tenshin needed to do a superb job of tying up Takeru earlier than issues acquired too wild.
Firstly of spherical three, Tenshin comes out scorching however shortly will get drained. He and Takeru are each throwing bombs and so they’re labored. Tenshin Nasukawa does a superb job dipping underneath the hooks and tying up. This time he begins stepping behind Takeru to tie him as much as keep away from any punches within the clinch. Takeru lands a step up knee and a left hook. Tenshin comes with an enormous uppercut and a pair hooks. Takeru smiles and eats them. The 2 have their arms down and begin buying and selling pictures. 30 seconds left, Takeru is aware of he wants a end. The bell rings with the 2 hooking and throwing pictures to placed on a pleaser for the group.
Because the scorecards are learn, Tenshin is emotional. He’s declared the victor within the long-lasting rivalry.
Tenshin to boxing? Takeru to retire?
As for what’s subsequent, quite a bit stays to be seen. Tenshin Nasukawa has been getting ready for a transition to boxing for a while. He’s mentioned a number of instances that this is able to be his final struggle in kickboxing. Having fought in kickboxing and MMA, Tenshin has been dabbling in boxing exhibitions, most famously his first being to Floyd Mayweather, who’s returning to RIZIN to fight Mikuru Asakura in a similar style fight. In my very own opinion, I believe this is not going to be the final time Tenshin Nasukawa kickboxes. He’s solely 23 and may have a superb boxing profession if finished proper. However I concern he gained’t take it the suitable approach and tackle a tricky problem too early and take a loss.
As for Takeru, he mentioned that when he loses his subsequent match, he’ll retire. After that form of efficiency, I wish to see Takeru return. He’s nonetheless a draw for Okay-1 and with Tenshin leaving for boxing, he might be king of the heap nonetheless. Takeru will virtually definitely return to kickboxing and placed on his electrifying fights for just a few extra years at a excessive degree.
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