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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danielson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tanaka is in Danielson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Danielson is keeping the position.
Tanaka working some strikes from top position.
Danielson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danielson wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka is pulling down on Danielson's head. It's preventing any offense from Danielson, at least for the moment.
Danielson stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Danielson lands a couple of digs.
Danielson throws a big right hand that misses.
Danielson gets to his feet - Tanaka follows without any prompting.
Tanaka works over Danielson's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Danielson.
Danielson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
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!
Tanaka letting Danielson take a breather here.
Danielson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka looks winded!
Danielson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
It looks like Yoshida Tanaka has been cut.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Danielson walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danielson with a jab.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danielson has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danielson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Danielson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danielson after a bit of a struggle.
Ray Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Tanaka.
Danielson lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
Danielson is struggling to control the position.
Tanaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Danielson.
Danielson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danielson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands an elbow inside.
Danielson lands a knee to the head.
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Danielson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson prevents the takedown attempt.
Danielson with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Danielson.
A bit of stalling here from Danielson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
Danielson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Danielson lands with a short shot to the head.
Danielson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanaka's face.
Danielson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanaka's face.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danielson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danielson lands a knee to the head.
Danielson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Danielson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Danielson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshida Tanaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danielson lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danielson.
Tanaka misses with a combination
and Danielson counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Danielson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danielson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danielson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Danielson finds it's way through Tanaka's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danielson lands a slapping body shot.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Danielson clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Danielson scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson lands a left hand.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danielson scores a nice knee to the body.
Danielson scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Danielson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danielson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Danielson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danielson lands a knee to the head.
Danielson lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danielson.
Danielson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danielson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
Danielson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka is rocked!
Danielson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Danielson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Danielson finish him?
Danielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Danielson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Danielson lands a damaging elbow.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danielson lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Danielson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Danielson with a knee to the head.
Danielson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Danielson.
Danielson scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
Danielson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanaka's face.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Danielson won't allow it.
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Tanaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Danielson.
Danielson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Tanaka.
Danielson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danielson lands with a short shot to the head.
Danielson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danielson landing knees to the head.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Danielson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Danielson with a knee to the head.
Danielson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ray Danielson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danielson lands a damaging elbow.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tanaka up against the cage.
Danielson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
Danielson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Danielson lands a nice elbow.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danielson with a knee to the head.
Danielson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
Danielson lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Danielson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshida Tanaka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Danielson.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka goes for a takedown attempt but Danielson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Danielson moves out of range easily.
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ray Danielson is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Danielson does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Danielson.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danielson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka jumps guard but Danielson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Danielson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson connects with a knee to the head.
Danielson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danielson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Danielson lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Danielson lands a nice elbow.
Danielson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Danielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danielson scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danielson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses.
Danielson lands a nice elbow.
Danielson lands a left hand.
Danielson lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Nice elbow from Danielson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Danielson.
Danielson lands with a right to the head.
Danielson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tanaka - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Danielson, and another! Tanaka is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ray Danielson!
An out of breath Ray Danielson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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