Yusuke Tanaka vs Kodai Takai (23-06-2024) Full Fight
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00:00This match is the semi-final of this year's NJPW Light Heavyweight Championship.
00:11Most of the fighters in this year's Light Heavyweight Championship are at least 1,000 to 2,000 points.
00:25They all look like new faces to me.
00:30The one I'm looking forward to the most is Yusuke Tanaka, from the red corner.
00:37He's a member of the support team.
00:42It's a bit strange to say this, but it's been a while since your debut.
00:48It's not like you're that fast.
00:53But you can't keep up with your opponent.
00:57He's going for the punch.
01:01This is...
01:02Wow.
01:04He's going for the punch.
01:07He's going for the punch.
01:12This is intense.
01:18He's got the timing.
01:24He's got the timing.
01:32He's got the timing.
01:37He's got the timing.
01:41He's going for the doctor.
01:43He's got the doctor.
01:49His left arm is injured.
01:53It's from the batting.
01:56The batting.
01:58He's got the jab.
02:02Tanaka is going for it.
02:04He's got it.
02:09How's that?
02:11A slip.
02:12A slip.
02:13A slip.
02:18He looked like he was about to fall.
02:26That was a headbutt.
02:31So, he hit him?
02:33It was a coincidence.
02:35Tanaka said he hit him hard.
02:39Tanaka said he hit him hard.
02:47I think that's what he meant.
02:51He's back.
02:54Wow.
02:55Wow.
02:56He's going for it.
02:58He's going for it.
03:01Wow.
03:03He's got a lot of pressure.
03:06He's got a lot of pressure.
03:11But he's not stopping.
03:13But he's not stopping.
03:19He's resetting.
03:24They're looking at each other.
03:28Tanaka moved first.
03:31He's going for the left jab.
03:35He's going for the left jab.
03:39He's going for the left jab.
03:45Takai is out of breath.
03:49He's going for the low kick.
03:52He's going for the low kick.
03:57He's going for the low kick.
04:00He's going for the low kick.
04:04Tanaka Yusuke, second year, Born in July 2004,
04:09Tanaka Yusuke, second year, Born in July 2004,
04:12In October 1993, he won two titles in a row, and two in a row in the K-1 division.
04:19He was born in December 1991, in Takai High School, Aokona.
04:25He was born in Nishiku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
04:29In May 2022, he won two titles in a row, and one in a row in the K-1 division.
04:36This is his sixth match of the day.
04:43From the first round...
04:47Takai had a moment where he lost his balance.
04:51Tanaka, I think it was a bit of a one-sided match.
04:59Will Takai be able to change things up here?
05:05He's got a good jab. He's calm.
05:09He's going to start the round.
05:11He's going to throw the next punch from the jab.
05:16That's good.
05:17And now Takai is going for the right.
05:21That's good.
05:23He's got it.
05:29He's got it.
05:31In the right division, in Japanese boxing,
05:35it's usually in the middle division, so he has to stop.
05:40That's right.
05:42He's got to check the doctor.
05:46He's going for the chop.
05:48He's only had two rounds.
05:51If he stops here, it's a draw for him.
05:57I see.
05:59He'll have to go over half the distance to decide.
06:03I see.
06:04It's a pretty deep shot.
06:15He's going for it.
06:22He's going for it.
06:23He's going for it.
06:26He's going for it.
06:29Takai is going for it.
06:32They're both running out of time.
06:39He's going for it.
06:41He's taking a risk, but Tanaka is going for it.
06:45He's great.
06:51He's going for it.
06:53He's going for it.
06:55Takai is going for it.
07:00Now Tanaka is going for it.
07:03He's great.
07:05He's going for it.
07:10He's going for it.
07:12He's going for it.
07:14He's going for it.
07:16He's going for it.
07:19Tanaka is going for it.
07:23Tanaka is going for it.
07:33They're both running out of time.
07:36I see.
07:38I'm worried about their stamina.
07:40Takai is out of breath. He's having a hard time breathing.
07:45I see.
07:46So, it's going to be hard for him to run at his usual pace.
07:52But Takai is going for it.
07:55He's great.
07:57He's going for it.
08:02Can you see it on the screen?
08:04You can see it on the screen, but there's a lot of blood on the floor.
08:13The tape on his glove is turning red.
08:22He's going for the batting, again.
08:27What's going on?
08:29He's taking a break from the batting.
08:43Takai is great, too.
08:53He's going for it.
08:56He's got his guard up, and it's the end of the second round.
09:02It was a good fight.
09:04Well, it's been half of the 4th round, so even if the match is over, it's still a draw.
09:13That's right.
09:14I think that's what it's going to be.
09:17So, it's a draw for both of them.
09:22They both want to win this tournament.
09:31I think Tanaka is the main focus of this match.
09:36That's right.
09:38So, it's expected that Takai is going to attack in the second half.
09:44Let's see how he responds to that.
09:47He's going for it.
09:52Round 3.
09:56I'm curious about the red corner.
10:00There's a water trainer in the crowd.
10:07He's an amateur, and he used to be the strongest in Nihon Daigaku.
10:15He was the center of Nihon Daigaku, and he was a world champion.
10:20He was a world champion.
10:23He was a world champion, and he was the strongest in Nihon Daigaku.
10:30He was a world champion, and he was a world champion.
10:35But a few years later, he joined the Sen'en Gym.
10:40There are a lot of tough guys out there, aren't there?
10:44I see.
10:46So, there's a lot of potential in this corner.
10:51I see.
10:52I'm curious to see how Tanaka will respond to Takai, who's coming at him.
11:01This is a great match.
11:03It doesn't look like Tanaka is going to force his way through, does it?
11:10That's right.
11:14Takai is going for the right.
11:19Tanaka is going for the right.
11:23Tanaka is going for the right.
11:26Tanaka is going for the right.
11:29Tanaka is going for the right.
11:31Both of them seem to be getting closer to each other.
11:42They're coming at each other, one at a time.
11:46Let's go!
11:48Both of them seem to be getting closer to each other, one at a time.
11:53Is he going for the head, again?
11:55I'm worried.
12:04He's going for the head.
12:08This is the third time he's taken a break.
12:11He's going for the head, again.
12:17Both of them seem to be getting closer to each other, one at a time.
12:31He's going for the head.
12:34He's going for the head.
12:36Takai is going for the head, one at a time.
12:41He's taking his time to get to the right.
12:46He's holding on to the left hook.
12:50That was a good punch.
12:51He's taking his time to get to the right.
12:55He's amazing.
12:57He's going for the head.
13:04It looks like Takai isn't taking any hits.
13:08Did he go for the right hook?
13:10He did.
13:16He's going for the right hook.
13:19Takai is holding on to the right hook.
13:23That was good.
13:25He's taking his time to get to the right.
13:37He's a little fired up, isn't he?
13:39Yes, he is.
13:40Takai is in a lot of pain, from the cut and the nosebleed.
13:49Right?
13:51He wants to get to the final round.
14:03Do you know which of the two is the winner?
14:06Well, it's up to the judges to decide, but I don't know for sure.
14:13I think Tanaka is the winner, if I'm being honest.
14:22But the last three rounds were tough.
14:28Tanaka didn't have a lot of moves, so it's up to Takai to decide.
14:35But I think Tanaka has the upper hand in every match.
14:44He's going for it.
14:45Yes, he is.
14:47The guard is very tight.
14:49Yes, it's very tight.
14:50Anyway, Tanaka's punches seemed to be hitting Tanaka's head.
15:04That's amazing.
15:08He's guarding Tanaka's first punch, and now he's going for the final round.
15:16He's very calm.
15:18That's amazing.
15:20Takai!
15:21Takai!
15:27Tanaka is in a lot of pain, from the cut and the nosebleed.
15:32But Takai is getting his punches.
15:37He's getting his punches, and he's getting his revenge.
15:42Hurry up! Hurry up!
15:45He's in a lot of pain, from the cut and the nosebleed.
15:51He's going for it.
15:52What will he do?
15:58I want Takai to do his best.
16:00It's tough, isn't it? Only half the match is left.
16:04You can do it!
16:12He's being chased.
16:15Takai is trying to get his revenge.
16:19He's got his right hand.
16:21That's right.
16:23That's what boxing is all about.
16:25That's great.
16:26He's turned the tables.
16:29He's been through a lot, and he's lost his punch.
16:34Yes, that's right.
16:35So, it's going to be tough for him to turn the tables.
16:40There are times like this, right?
16:44Yes, there are.
16:50Takai looks like he's in a lot of pain.
16:55But Tanaka is in a lot of pain, too.
17:00He's getting his punches.
17:02He's got his right hand.
17:06Keep going!
17:08He's good.
17:10Takai's got a lot of resistance.
17:18He's been fighting until the very end.
17:20He has 10 seconds left.
17:25He's going for it.
17:27He's going to the end.
17:28That was a nice fight.
17:33He's giving it all he has.
17:35It's a draw.
17:37Wonderful.
17:41Now, it's a draw.
18:06Here are the results.
18:09Judge Somiya and Judge Fukuchi, both 39-37.
18:16Judge Murase, 40-36.
18:21With a score of 3-0,
18:24the winner is Tanaka Yusuke!
18:32The winner, Tanaka Yusuke,
18:36has made it to the finals on August 11th
18:40and won a ticket to the Kariya Aioi Hall.