DEEP 30th: Impact - Event Report

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DEEP 30th: Impact - Event Report

Event Title: DEEP: 30th Impact
Event Date: 24 June 2007
Event Venue: Mikawa Town Gymnasium
Event Location: Mikawa

Date submitted: 06 August 2007

Submitted by: Brandon Corley

Korakuen Hall, Tokyo – Tonight a new women’s lightweight champ was crowned while another champion was soundly defeated in a non-title match. It was an action packed night full of armbars, knockouts, and TKOs at DEEP: 30th Impact.

In the main event, the still undefeated Kim Dong Hyun showed the fans why he possesses an unblemished record. Not only has Kim defeated all of his Japanese opponents, but has done so without any injury to speak of. His weakness has yet to be exposed.

The match began with Hidehiko Hasegawa charging in for the takedown, but due to Kim’s superior strength and reach, Kim ended up with the takedown instead. He stood while Hasegawa held his leg attempting a leg lock, but Kim delivered a barrage of strikes to break the hold.

Round two saw Hasegawa attempt another takedown that Kim defended with powerful strikes, forcing Hasegawa to pull guard. Kim utilized his long legs to stomp into open guard position and deliver some powerful pounding.

Round three began with the champ visibly tired and attempting yet another takedown. Hasegawa failed again and was forced to pull guard. This time Kim stood and delivered a soccer kick that instantly drew blood from the champion. Hasegawa showed the heart of a true champion and stood to fight once more, but Kim set up a shot with strikes, passed guard, and eventually caught Hasegawa’s back. Kim delivered the final blows from back mount, ending the match with Hasegawa broken and barely conscious.

The two will likely rematch in October for much deserved title fight.

The lightweight women’s title match did not fail to impress either. Round one began with Miku Matsumoto going right after the champ, Hisae Watanabe, with a right straight and getting the takedown. Watanabe immediately went after Miku’s arms and held on until the action was brought back to the feet. MIKU fired a good one-two putting the action back on the ground. A scramble ensued and Watanabe caught MIKU’s back, going for the choke. The challenger fought for position and the champ once again attacked the arms for a submission. MIKU was saved by the bell.

Round two saw the challenger go after the champ vigorously, once again catching Watanabe’s face with combinations. Watanabe attempted a front choke, but MIKU landed in side position and eventually got Watanabe’s back and the rear naked choke. Watanabe defended well and escaped the submission attempt. The remaining time in the match saw the champ go for some armbars, but it was too little to late. MIKU controlled much of the match, walked away with the split decision, and the champion’s belt.

Fighter Anthony McDavitt failed to make weight and was replaced last-minute by Minoru Tavares Tsuchiya.

Source: mmaweekly.com