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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Tsuikiyama (ranked 5377 p4p, 5003 weight class) and Dick Rambone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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190
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigo Tsuikiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Rambone!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuikiyama takes a swing at Rambone's ribcage but misses.
Tsuikiyama throws the left hand but Rambone avoids the punch easily.
Rambone darts in and clinches Tsuikiyama up against the cage.
Rambone manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Tsuikiyama does no damage.
Rambone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuikiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambone is just out of range.
Rambone moves out of range as Tsuikiyama strikes.
A nice combination there by Tsuikiyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambone fails with the takedown.
Rambone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuikiyama swivels and escapes.
Tsuikiyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambone circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsuikiyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rambone counters with a series of strikes. Tsuikiyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuikiyama scores with a jab.
Rambone fails with a takedown attempt.
Daigo Tsuikiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Rambone.
Tsuikiyama stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Tsuikiyama does no damage.
Tsuikiyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rambone is defended easily by Tsuikiyama.
Tsuikiyama misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tsuikiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rambone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambone slips a jab from Tsuikiyama.
Good shot there by Tsuikiyama.
Rambone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuikiyama wants to get back to full guard.
Rambone is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tsuikiyama to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rambone sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambone wants to pass the guard but Tsuikiyama is keeping the position.
Rambone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rambone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rambone throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rambone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rambone jumps guard but Tsuikiyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rambone tries to pull guard but Tsuikiyama won't allow it.
Tsuikiyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rambone tries to pull guard but Tsuikiyama won't allow it.
Rambone wants a takedown.
Rambone breaks the clinch.
Rambone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuikiyama swivels and escapes.
Tsuikiyama throws a big counter combination but Rambone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tsuikiyama cracks Rambone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsuikiyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rambone.
Rambone shoots in for a takedown but Tsuikiyama shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daigo Tsuikiyama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tsuikiyama misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Tsuikiyama misses.
Tsuikiyama blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsuikiyama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuikiyama connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuikiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambone was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuikiyama.
Rambone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuikiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambone can do to turn this around?
Rambone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tsuikiyama!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambone tries to score with some ground and pound. Tsuikiyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tsuikiyama is letting Rambone control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambone decides to stand back up. Rambone steps back and let's Tsuikiyama get back to his feet.
Tsuikiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
Rambone slips a jab from Tsuikiyama.
Rambone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rambone moves into the clinch.
Rambone jumps guard but Tsuikiyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rambone can't get the takedown.
Tsuikiyama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rambone has him pressed against the cage.
Rambone tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuikiyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daigo Tsuikiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Rambone.
Rambone breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuikiyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuikiyama swinging wildly here.
Rambone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rambone shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuikiyama tries to sprawl out of it but Rambone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuikiyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuikiyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rambone counters by moving into the clinch.
Rambone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuikiyama misses with a body shot.
Rambone pushes Tsuikiyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tsuikiyama back to the cage. Rambone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rambone shoots in but no luck this time.
Rambone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsuikiyama sprawls well. Tsuikiyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambone gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambone fails with a takedown attempt.
Rambone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuikiyama avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuikiyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rambone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsuikiyama with a body shot.
Tsuikiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambone is just out of range.
Tsuikiyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tsuikiyama throws a series of punches but Rambone moves out of range.
Rambone throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuikiyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rambone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuikiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rambone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rambone gets a clinch.
Rambone tries to pull guard but Tsuikiyama won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Rambone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rambone fails with a takedown attempt.
Rambone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Tsuikiyama misses.
Rambone clinches up with Tsuikiyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Rambone is trying to drag Tsuikiyama to the mat but Tsuikiyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daigo Tsuikiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Rambone.
Rambone tries to pull guard but Tsuikiyama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsuikiyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambone keeps control of Tsuikiyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rambone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuikiyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuikiyama trying to stall but Rambone improves his position.
Rambone stalling against the cage.
Rambone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuikiyama avoids it.
Rambone is trying to drag Tsuikiyama to the mat but Tsuikiyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rambone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Rambone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rambone drags the fight down to the ground.
Tsuikiyama is fighting to break Rambone's control of his arms but Rambone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rambone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambone wants to get back to his feet but Tsuikiyama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rambone is working an open guard so Tsuikiyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rambone closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuikiyama letting Rambone take a breather here.
Rambone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rambone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsuikiyama to keep the fight standing.
Rambone is trying to pull guard but Tsuikiyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambone breaks from the clinch.
Tsuikiyama misses with a right hand
and Rambone counters with a straight right hand.
Rambone shoots in but no luck this time.
Rambone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuikiyama misses the jab.
Rambone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rambone blocks a jab.
Rambone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tsuikiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambone misses with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsuikiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rambone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rambone gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Rambone.
I think Rambone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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