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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haru Tanaka (ranked 4148 p4p, 4131 weight class) and Paulo DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 364 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haru Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo DaSilva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaSilva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanaka feinted with a counter takedown.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DaSilva fails with a takedown attempt.
Haru Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo DaSilva.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DaSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaSilva misses with the combination.
Tanaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tanaka not doing much here.
DaSilva trying to hold on to Tanaka's head to control him but Tanaka postures up.
DaSilva looking for submissions off his back.
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.
DaSilva trying to hold on to Tanaka's head to control him but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DaSilva wants to get back to full guard.
Tanaka trying to mount his opponent but DaSilva defends it.
Tanaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanaka in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DaSilva rushes Tanaka and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DaSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but DaSilva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DaSilva wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DaSilva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DaSilva is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DaSilva up against the cage.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
That's four 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.
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. DaSilva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DaSilva stuffs the takedown.
DaSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaSilva tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DaSilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DaSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DaSilva shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DaSilva looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Haru Tanaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DaSilva shoots in and drives through. Tanaka sprawls well.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DaSilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DaSilva trying to control here.
DaSilva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but DaSilva is retaining full guard.
DaSilva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka has DaSilva pulled in close to control his posture.
DaSilva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haru Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DaSilva lands a two punch combo.
DaSilva closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. DaSilva pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
Tanaka drives through and clinches with DaSilva against the cage.
Tanaka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but DaSilva defending well.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DaSilva on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tanaka wants to stand but DaSilva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DaSilva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tanaka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
DaSilva trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka 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.
DaSilva trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka pulls DaSilva in close to his closed guard and prevents DaSilva from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka has control of DaSilva's left arm, preventing DaSilva from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but DaSilva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo DaSilva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
DaSilva leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka tries a body shot but DaSilva blocks it.
DaSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
DaSilva tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but DaSilva manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haru Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DaSilva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanaka counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DaSilva to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
DaSilva wants to clinch.
Tanaka darts in and clinches DaSilva up against the cage.
DaSilva tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanaka avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka jumps guard and drags DaSilva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
DaSilva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DaSilva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanaka is controlling DaSilva's posture.
DaSilva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tanaka wants to stand up but DaSilva is controlling him.
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DaSilva defends well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. DaSilva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DaSilva tries to sprawl but Tanaka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
DaSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
DaSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanaka.
DaSilva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
DaSilva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DaSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. DaSilva sprawls well.
DaSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with DaSilva.
DaSilva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
DaSilva taking a breather.
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
Tanaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanaka tries to get out of the position.
DaSilva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DaSilva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DaSilva sprawls well. DaSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Haru Tanaka.
I think Tanaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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