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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jatt Moga (ranked 3978 p4p, 3318 weight class) and Haru Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haru Tanaka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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 Los Angeles, Jatt Moga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haru Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moga throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Moga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moga wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Moga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tanaka pushes Moga up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Moga is breathing heavily.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
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 working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moga's face.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Moga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Moga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka landing some nice looking 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Moga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Moga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka prevents Moga from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Moga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Moga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haru Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moga misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka keeps control of Moga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moga misses with a body punch.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Moga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Moga avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moga avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Moga wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moga's efforts to push away.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moga moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka wants to counter with a clinch but Moga pushes him away.
Moga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Moga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moga avoids it.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moga's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moga has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Moga won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Moga is looking for a takedown.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moga is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Moga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Moga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Moga is trying to break free.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Moga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moga takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Moga's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
Moga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Moga tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Moga drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jatt Moga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka working Moga over with knees to the body.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru Tanaka!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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