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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabry Teboulbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sabry Teboulbi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teboulbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Connor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Teboulbi.
Connor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Teboulbi regains guard immediately.
Teboulbi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connor.
Teboulbi looking for a sweep. Not yet Teboulbi, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Teboulbi trying to control the position.
Connor trying to control but Teboulbi is working from the bottom.
Teboulbi wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Connor advances to half guard.
Teboulbi is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Teboulbi misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Connor!
It looks like Sabry Teboulbi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Teboulbi.
Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teboulbi scores with a hook to the body. Connor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teboulbi works over Connor's head and body with a nice combination.
Teboulbi throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Teboulbi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Connor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Teboulbi looks gassed!
Teboulbi throws a head kick that misses
and Connor counters with a left and a right that stings Teboulbi.
Teboulbi misses with a low kick.
Teboulbi slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
Connor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor dodges the punch combination from Teboulbi.
Connor lands a nice shot that snaps Teboulbi's head back.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teboulbi tries to bum rush Connor with a series of wild strikes but Connor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor gets the takedown into side control.
Teboulbi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Connor is looking for a kimura but Teboulbi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Connor to get the leverage.
Teboulbi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Connor is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Teboulbi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teboulbi is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor is looking for a kimura but Teboulbi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Connor to get the leverage.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teboulbi defends it well.
Teboulbi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teboulbi defends it well.
Teboulbi landing strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teboulbi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Connor walks into a jab.
Connor tries to clinch there but Teboulbi circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Teboulbi scores with a four punch combination!
Teboulbi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Connor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teboulbi scores with a jab to the head.
Teboulbi lands a jab to the nose.
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi scores with a decent looking hook.
Teboulbi throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teboulbi lands a really nice looking cross but Connor seems unphased.
Teboulbi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connor has time to react.
Sabry Teboulbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teboulbi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teboulbi tries to work over Connor's front leg with a kick but Connor checks it.
Connor missing with a left hand there. Teboulbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teboulbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Connor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Teboulbi throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sabry Teboulbi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connor stalks Teboulbi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teboulbi's face. Teboulbi staggers backwards, shaken.
Connor clinches up against the ropes.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teboulbi keeps the fight on the outside.
Teboulbi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Connor on the side of the head.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teboulbi is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Teboulbi circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connor takes a swing at Teboulbi's ribcage but misses.
Teboulbi slips under a jab from Connor.
Teboulbi throws a nice looking combination but Connor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teboulbi throws a right hand that Connor ducks under and follows up with a left that Connor also avoids with ease.
Connor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Teboulbi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teboulbi misses with a looping left.
Connor throws a combination that misses
and Teboulbi counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Teboulbi shows good takedown defense.
Connor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teboulbi cracks Connor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teboulbi slaps away a takedown attempt from Connor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teboulbi scores with a hook to the body. Connor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dan Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Teboulbi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teboulbi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teboulbi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teboulbi throws a combination. Connor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Connor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Connor looks to land a right hand but Teboulbi moved out of range.
No joy there for Teboulbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teboulbi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Connor thuds his right hand into Teboulbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Connor scores with a shot to the body.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor tries to clinch but Teboulbi moves out of range.
Teboulbi works over Connor's head and body with a nice combination.
Connor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teboulbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Teboulbi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teboulbi swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teboulbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Teboulbi lands with a shot to the body.
Connor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teboulbi in his tracks.
Connor cracks Teboulbi with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teboulbi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teboulbi as he jumps to the side.
Teboulbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor throws a series of strikes that have Teboulbi backpedaling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teboulbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Teboulbi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Connor is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi breaks from the clinch.
Teboulbi keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Teboulbi.
Teboulbi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Teboulbi ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
Teboulbi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Connor drops his hands momentarily and Teboulbi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teboulbi scores with a punch to the head.
Connor misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Teboulbi misses.
Teboulbi scores with a sloppy right hand. Connor should have avoided that one.
Teboulbi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teboulbi throws a wild body kick that Connor sees coming a mile off.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teboulbi.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor wants to clinch up but Teboulbi keeps it at a distance.
Teboulbi throws a series of strikes that have Connor backpedaling.
Connor thuds his shin into the meat of Teboulbi's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teboulbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teboulbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connor. Connor obviously looking to wear him down.
Connor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teboulbi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teboulbi can't do much from the bottom here.
Connor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teboulbi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teboulbi tries to bench press Connor off him but Connor keeps the position.
Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor is trying to get an arm triangle but Teboulbi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabry Teboulbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Teboulbi wants to land a leg kick but Connor is out of range.
Sabry Teboulbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connor throws a series of punches but Teboulbi moves out of range.
Teboulbi throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
Connor throws out a leg kick but Teboulbi moves out of range and Connor only half commits.
Teboulbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor cracks Teboulbi with a nice body shot.
Teboulbi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Teboulbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teboulbi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Teboulbi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Connor moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teboulbi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teboulbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Teboulbi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teboulbi dips to his left and cracks Connor with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teboulbi.
Teboulbi lands with a kick to the temple. Connor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Connor is rocked!
Connor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Teboulbi as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Connor blocks the leg kick.
Connor seems to have got his legs back now.
Teboulbi tries to bum rush Connor with a series of wild strikes but Connor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teboulbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teboulbi throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Connor.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Teboulbi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Teboulbi both land. Nice combination.
Teboulbi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teboulbi scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Teboulbi lands but Connor takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teboulbi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor throws a series of strikes that have Teboulbi backpedaling.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Teboulbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teboulbi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Teboulbi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabry Teboulbi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teboulbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dan Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor slips under a jab.
Connor shoots in but Teboulbi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teboulbi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teboulbi manages to avoid it.
Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teboulbi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Connor clobbers Teboulbi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teboulbi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Connor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connor slips under a jab.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teboulbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi jabs Connor right on the nose. Connor blinks but takes it well.
Teboulbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teboulbi as he jumps to the side.
Teboulbi misses with the combination.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teboulbi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teboulbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Teboulbi lands a jab-cross combination.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Teboulbi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor closes the distance and pushes Teboulbi back into the ropes.
Teboulbi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Teboulbi breaks from the clinch.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teboulbi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teboulbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.
Connor blocks a jab.
Teboulbi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connor.
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.
Teboulbi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teboulbi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teboulbi misses with the combination.
Connor fails to land with a series of punches.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Teboulbi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teboulbi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Teboulbi is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.
Teboulbi breaks from the clinch.
Teboulbi misses with a double jab.
Teboulbi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Connor lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teboulbi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teboulbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teboulbi.
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teboulbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabry Teboulbi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teboulbi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabry Teboulbi!
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