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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuntoni Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Dawkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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176 cm
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180 lbs
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180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tuntoni Chin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dawkins dives in and grabs Chin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chin pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out. Dawkins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! A good leg kick by Chin. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dawkins checks a leg kick. Chin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Chin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawkins tries to avoid it but Chin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawkins to the ground. Dawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Chin throws a chopping leg kick but Dawkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chin. Dawkins blocks a jab. Dawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A slow jab from Chin misses its intended target. Chin's corner calls for a 1-2. Chin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Chin throws a head kick that half lands.
Chin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dawkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Chin with a nice cross. Chin throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it. Chin throws a chopping leg kick but Dawkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins. Chin throws a looping overhand right but Dawkins ducks down to avoid it. Chin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawkins is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dawkins moves away from the strike by Chin. Chin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dawkins. Dawkins slips under a jab from Chin. Dawkins blocks a jab. Chin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Chin misses with a low kick. Dawkins shoots in for a double leg but Chin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Tuntoni Chin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Dawkins. Dawkins tries to move into range but Chin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Chin cracks Dawkins with a right hand to the side of the head. Nice cross by Chin. Dawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dawkins drives through and clinches with Chin against the cage.
Chin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chin tries to break the clinch but Dawkins is controlling the position. Dawkins has Chin pressed against the cage, preventing Chin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two 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. Chin is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawkins gets an underhook and turns Chin into the cage. Chin scores with a shot to the side of Dawkins's head. Dawkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Chin. Chin misses with a low kick. Chin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Chin misses with a body shot.
Dawkins tries to bum rush Chin with a series of wild strikes but Chin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Chin. Chin loads up on a big right hand but Dawkins slips the punch. Tuntoni Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dawkins throws a nice outside leg kick. Dawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chin. Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dawkins cracks the inside of Chin's front leg. Chin thows a leg kick but Dawkins checks it and Dawkins counters by moving into the clinch. Dawkins tries to pull guard but Chin won't allow it.
Chin is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chin is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins is controlling him. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dawkins as Chin tries to tie him up. A knee to the head by Dawkins.
Dawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chin's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Chin's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Chin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawkins can't get the takedown.
Chin has had enough of the clinch but Dawkins keeps him there for the moment. Chin is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins has him pressed against the cage. Chin is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins has him pressed against the cage. Dawkins prevents Chin from breaking the clinch. Dawkins breaks the clinch.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Chin. Chin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dawkins tries to clinch there but Chin circles away.
Chin thows a body shot but no joy. Chin lands a head kick!
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. Dawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chin thows a leg kick but Dawkins checks it and Dawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chin.
Chin throws a head punch that misses. Dawkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chin prevents it.
Chin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chin blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Chin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dawkins moves out of range of the body kick. Dawkins clinches up against the cage. Chin is trying to force a seperation but Dawkins has the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Dawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Chin misses the target. Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Chin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuntoni Chin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chin connects with a right hand. Dawkins shakes it off. Chin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawkins. Chin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Chin is predictable there and Dawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Chin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chin lands a head kick. Dawkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Chin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chin swivels and escapes. Chin lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawkins off the cage and back into rage. Chin throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chin throws an overhand right that lands on Dawkins's shoulder, as Dawkins tries to avoid the shot. Chin leaves Dawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tuntoni Chin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Dawkins. Chin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dawkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chin!
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dawkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Chin tries to hold on but Dawkins postures up. Dawkins misses with a head shot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Chin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dawkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dawkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dawkins controlling his opponent. Chin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Chin is squirming around, avoiding Dawkins's attempts to control the action. Chin really wants to buck Dawkins off and get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chin tries to hold on but Dawkins postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Chin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dawkins closes the distance and pushes Chin back into the cage. Dawkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dawkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chin. Chin is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins is controlling him. Chin is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawkins has double underhooks. Chin tries to circle away but Dawkins has him pinned against the cage. Chin looking to slow down the pace here. Chin is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins has him pressed against the cage. Chin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawkins won't allow it.
Chin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawkins has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Chin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chin has had enough of the clinch but Dawkins keeps him there for the moment. Chin tries to stall but Dawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chin wants to break free but Dawkins has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chin can't find room to land a body shot as Dawkins controls the action.
Dawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chin.
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dawkins tries for a takedown but Chin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Chin misses with a combination
and Dawkins counters by clinching up. Dawkins stalling against the cage.
Chin digs a right hand into Dawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawkins's gas tank. A battle for position here, against the cage. Chin is trying to break free. Chin is struggling to control the position. Dawkins prevents a body shot from Chin. Dawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chin was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard. Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Chin blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Chin is looking to stand back up but Dawkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chin.
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. Dawkins is pressing down on Chin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chin is holding on for now. Dawkins is thwarting Chin's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dawkins 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dawkins!
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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
19% |
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