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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lelei Tinae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osanti Herod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herod has chosen Down With The King as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
247 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
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Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lelei Tinae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Osanti Herod!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herod swings for the body but Tinae moves out of range.
Tinae connects with a nice looking jab.
Herod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tinae takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Herod shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tinae's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinae keeping moving, preventing Herod from controlling successfully.
Tinae lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herod!
Herod is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herod tries to hold on but Tinae postures up.
Tinae content just to control the position here.
Herod is working to get back to half guard.
Tinae controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod working to try and regain half guard.
Tinae sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinae trying to control but Herod is having none of it.
Herod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tinae tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tinae will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herod is trying desperately to improve position.
Herod tries to hold on but Tinae postures up.
Tinae controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lelei Tinae just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Herod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tinae.
Tinae connects with a right hand. Herod shakes it off.
Herod connects with a jab.
Tinae lands a glancing blow to the side of Herod's head.
It looks like Osanti Herod has been cut.
Tinae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herod moves into the clinch successfully.
Herod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tinae is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Herod looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinae taking a breather.
Herod is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tinae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herod is trying to drag Tinae to the mat but Tinae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lelei Tinae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osanti Herod.
Tinae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tinae is trying to break the clinch but Herod is controlling him.
Tinae stalling in the clinch but Herod improves position.
Herod tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herod tries for a takedown but Tinae manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Tinae on the inside.
Tinae digs a right hand into Herod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herod's gas tank.
Tinae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tinae fails to land.
Tinae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tinae wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Tinae fails to land.
Herod is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tinae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tinae will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herod up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tinae pushes Herod away with a front kick.
Tinae lunges at Herod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herod's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinae loads up on a big right hand but Herod slips the punch.
Tinae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tinae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinae throws a head kick that Herod semi-blocks.
Tinae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tinae is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tinae.
Tinae is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tinae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tinae cracks Herod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tinae cracks Herod with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Herod looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tinae finish him?
Tinae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tinae looks to land a combination but Herod avoids it well.
Herod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tinae lands a front kick.
Tinae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tinae throws a sloppy head kick and Herod moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tinae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinae tries a head kick but it misses.
Herod thows a body shot but no joy.
Lelei Tinae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinae lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tinae.
Tinae misses with a head kick.
Lelei Tinae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinae lands with a straight right. Herod didn't see that one coming.
Tinae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Tinae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tinae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tinae throws a head kick that Herod semi-blocks.
Tinae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tinae scores with a body shot.
Tinae throws a leg kick which misses Herod's front leg but catches the back leg as Herod tries to avoid it.
Tinae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Herod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tinae swinging wildly here.
Herod dives in and grabs Tinae's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tinae pushes down on Herod's head and hops out.
Tinae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tinae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab by Tinae.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tinae lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Tinae.
Tinae scores with a decent looking hook.
Tinae scores with a decent looking hook.
Tinae shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tinae throws the kick towards the body but Herod avoids it.
Tinae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Herod misses with a two punch combination.
Tinae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Herod throws a series of punches but Tinae avoids them all with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tinae!
Nice body punch from Tinae.
Decent striking displayed by Tinae there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Tinae. That snapped Herod's head back.
Herod misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Tinae.
Tinae lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tinae moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Tinae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tinae cracks Herod with an open hand slap.
Herod walks into a jab.
Herod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tinae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tinae lands a front kick.
Tinae misses with a two punch combination.
Tinae throws a jab but it's blocked by Herod.
Herod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tinae.
Tinae scores with a push kick.
Herod blocks a head kick by Tinae.
Tinae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tinae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tinae scores with a jab to the head.
Tinae misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tinae looks to land a combination. Herod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tinae misses with a low kick.
Tinae connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lelei Tinae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osanti Herod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tinae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tinae looks to land a left hand but Herod moved out of range nicely.
Tinae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tinae throws a half hearted mid kick.
Herod takes a kick to the side of the head.
Herod forces Tinae back against the ropes and clinches.
Tinae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herod goes for a takedown attempt but Tinae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tinae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy body kick from Tinae
and Herod counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herod.
Tinae lands with a right to the head.
Herod blocking some punches.
Herod keeps control of Tinae as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tinae cracks Herod with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod has Tinae pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tinae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tinae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tinae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Tinae.
Tinae misses with a kick to the body.
Tinae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herod.
Tinae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Herod walks into a stiff left hand from Tinae.
Tinae throws a leg kick that is checked
so Herod counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tinae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herod can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinae has Herod pulled in close to control his posture.
Tinae wants to sweep but no luck.
Tinae looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Herod puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tinae is looking to escape.
Tinae is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinae wants to improve his position but Herod is controlling well.
Tinae on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tinae is refusing to be controlled, as Herod sits in half guard.
Tinae trying to control from the bottom.
Tinae keeping hold of Herod's head, controlling as best he can.
Herod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herod wants to control but Tinae is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Herod is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tinae thows a body kick. Herod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tinae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinae scores with a jab to the body.
Lelei Tinae is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinae throws a sloppy head kick and Herod moves out of range easily.
Tinae misses with a few strikes there.
Tinae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab, jab by Tinae - just one landing.
Herod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tinae.
Tinae misses with a kick to the body.
Herod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tinae throws a head kick but Herod moves out of range.
Herod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinae.
Osanti Herod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tinae lands a really nice looking cross but Herod seems unphased.
Tinae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herod.
Tinae connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Herod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Herod doesn't manage to clinch there - Tinae circles away.
Herod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lelei Tinae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osanti Herod.
Jab, jab by Tinae - just one landing.
Tinae throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tinae misses the target.
Herod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tinae.
Tinae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinae moves away.
Herod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tinae lands a glancing blow to the side of Herod's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Herod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tinae avoids it really well and circles away.
Tinae scores with a one two! Herod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tinae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Tinae misses.
Herod avoids the head kick by Tinae.
Tinae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herod throws a solid leg kick but Tinae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Herod.
Herod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Tinae - just one landing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tinae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herod's head.
Herod fails to land with a series of punches.
Herod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tinae throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tinae lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Tinae looks to land a body kick but Herod moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Tinae.
Tinae stuns Herod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Herod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tinae.
Herod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tinae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herod momentarily.
Tinae throws a right and a left that Herod avoids nicely.
Tinae throws a body kick that misses.
Tinae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tinae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herod walks into a jab.
Tinae misses with a looping right.
Tinae scores with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Tinae.
Tinae misses with a body shot
and Herod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Tinae. That snapped Herod's head back.
Herod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tinae.
Herod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herod showed some decent athleticism there.
Herod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Herod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tinae trying to control but Herod postures up.
Herod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tinae's head.
Herod wants to take a breather but Tinae is having none of it.
Tinae is trying to get back to full guard.
Herod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tinae defending well though.
Tinae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tinae seems keen to control Herod's posture.
Herod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tinae on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tinae tries to get out of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Herod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herod trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herod is fighting to break Tinae's control of his arms but Tinae is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tinae bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herod's guard.
Tinae wants to control from the top but Herod keeps moving.
Tinae is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tinae wants to stand but Herod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lelei Tinae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osanti Herod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tinae throws a head kick that misses.
Herod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Herod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herod throws out a leg kick but Tinae moves out of range and Herod only half commits.
Tinae throws a head kick that misses.
Herod moves forwards but Tinae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tinae tries to keep at a distance but Herod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tinae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herod wants a takedown but no success here.
Tinae tries to throw a body punch but Herod avoids it by throwing Tinae back against the cage.
Herod looking to slow down the pace here.
Tinae stalling in the clinch but Herod improves position.
Herod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herod can't get the takedown.
Lelei Tinae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osanti Herod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod blocks an uppercut.
Herod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herod fails to pull guard.
Tinae misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tinae.
A right handed body shot lands from Tinae.
Tinae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tinae is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tinae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tinae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tinae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tinae. Herod shrugs it off though.
Tinae throws a head kick that misses
and Herod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tinae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tinae smiles and moves away.
Tinae lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Herod tries to move into range but Tinae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tinae moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tinae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tinae.
Herod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tinae lands with a nice body kick.
Tinae misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Tinae as he connects with a hook.
Tinae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinae lands with a cross.
Herod blocks a jab.
Tinae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tinae throws a head kick but Herod moves out of range.
Tinae lands with a kick to the temple. Herod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tinae lands a body shot.
Tinae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tinae misses with an uppercut.
Tinae moves out of range of the leg kick from Herod.
Tinae throws a sloppy head kick and Herod moves out of range easily.
Herod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tinae pinned against the cage. Tinae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tinae lands a head kick. Herod smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Herod takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herod changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tinae looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinae wants to get back to his feet but Herod drags him back down.
Herod throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tinae is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tinae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tinae is pressing down on Herod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tinae is looking to stand up but Herod isn't so interested in that idea.
Herod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tinae is pressing down on Herod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Herod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tinae controls Herod momentarily but Herod frees himself.
Herod thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tinae is pulling down on Herod's head to control his posture.
Tinae wants to sweep here but Herod controlling him for the moment.
Herod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tinae lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herod!
Tinae takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six 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.
Herod tries to reverse the position but Tinae maintains control.
Tinae tries to control but Herod wriggling away.
Osanti Herod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herod is desperately trying to improve his position but Tinae has a good base and remains in mount.
Tinae looking to control and managing it successfully.
Herod is working to get back to half guard.
Herod is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tinae controlling from mount.
Tinae's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Herod tries to hold on but Tinae pushes him away.
Tinae sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lelei Tinae just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A combination from Herod does no damage.
Tinae lands a high kick!
Herod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tinae cracks Herod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tinae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinae connects with a nice looking jab.
Herod throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinae counters with a nice right hand that sends Herod toppling to the canvas! Herod scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tinae finish him?!
Herod is rocked!
Tinae lands a big head kick that sends Herod tumbling to the mat! Tinae takes a step backwards and waves Herod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Herod is still on wobbly legs! Can Tinae finish him?
Tinae is looking to slow Herod down with leg kicks.
Herod seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Tinae! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lelei Tinae!
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