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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soshito Nakagata Jr (ranked 3982 p4p, 24087 weight class) and Haru Tanaka (ranked 344 p4p, 0 weight class). Haru Tanaka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 Hilo, Soshito Nakagata Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haru Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakagata Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tanaka sprawls and moves away.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Nakagata Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Nakagata Jr pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Nakagata Jr in a clinch.
Nakagata Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
It looks like Soshito Nakagata Jr has been cut.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagata Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soshito Nakagata Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Nakagata Jr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Nakagata Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakagata Jr circles away.
Nakagata Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tanaka is quick to defend against it.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown.
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nakagata Jr up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nakagata Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
A frustrated look appears on Nakagata Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Nakagata Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Nakagata Jr has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakagata Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soshito Nakagata Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Nakagata Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakagata Jr gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakagata Jr.
Nakagata Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Nakagata Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakagata Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka won't allow Nakagata Jr to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakagata Jr working a defensive guard here.
Nakagata Jr looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Nakagata Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagata Jr has his hands on Tanaka's head, controlling the position.
Nakagata Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakagata Jr is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakagata Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakagata Jr controls Tanaka momentarily but Tanaka frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nakagata Jr up against the cage.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakagata Jr's face.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soshito Nakagata Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nakagata Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakagata Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Nakagata Jr persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakagata Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakagata Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagata Jr shoots in and drives through. Tanaka sprawls well.
Nakagata Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Nakagata Jr persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soshito Nakagata Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagata Jr fails with the takedown.
Tanaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Nakagata Jr in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Nakagata Jr is rocked!
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Oh Nakagata Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakagata Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Nakagata Jr's ribcage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Nakagata Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakagata Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Nakagata Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakagata Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakagata Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Nakagata Jr keeps it at a distance.
Nakagata Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakagata Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Nakagata Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakagata Jr sets himself, and Tanaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakagata Jr avoids it this time.
Tanaka rushes Nakagata Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Nakagata Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakagata Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka working Nakagata Jr over with knees to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Nakagata Jr jumps guard.
Nakagata Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagata Jr is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka is stalling in the full guard.
Nakagata Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagata Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanaka defends well.
Nakagata Jr is trying to keep Tanaka in close.
Tanaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakagata Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soshito Nakagata Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka rushes Nakagata Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Soshito Nakagata Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakagata Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka!
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hype
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