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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryuuken Hoshikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song (remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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190 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuuken Hoshikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Hoshikawa wants to clinch.
Hoshikawa tries to clinch up.
Hoshikawa tries to clinch up.
Hoshikawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tong Panong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoshikawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Hoshikawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryuuken Hoshikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoshikawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoshikawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Tong Panong.
Hoshikawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoshikawa misses with a head kick.
Tong Panong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tong Panong is keen to just control but Hoshikawa is a slippery customer.
Tong Panong trying to control the pace.
Hoshikawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoshikawa.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong slips nicely into half guard.
Tong Panong trying to control from half guard but Hoshikawa is working away.
Hoshikawa is trying to stand up here but Tong Panong is controlling him well.
Tong Panong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoshikawa!
A nice elbow there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hoshikawa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hoshikawa!
Hoshikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong has his hands on Hoshikawa's head, controlling the position.
Tong Panong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoshikawa manages to get himself to full guard.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Hoshikawa keeps moving.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Hoshikawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoshikawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoshikawa defends it well.
Hoshikawa wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tong Panong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoshikawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tong Panong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tong Panong's back!
Hoshikawa is riding his opponent, not letting Tong Panong buck him off.
Hoshikawa misses with punches from the back.
Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Tong Panong is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tong Panong tries to escape but Hoshikawa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Hoshikawa does no damage.
Tong Panong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryuuken Hoshikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshikawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hoshikawa.
Tong Panong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tong Panong seems to be working for a kimura but Hoshikawa defends the submission attempt.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoshikawa keeps working.
Hoshikawa tries to get to full guard but Tong Panong has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is working for a kimura here but Hoshikawa manages to reverse the position and he's now in Tong Panong's guard.
Tong Panong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshikawa defends well.
Hoshikawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Tong Panong has wrist control.
Hoshikawa preventing the sweep.
Tong Panong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoshikawa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tong Panong gets full guard.
Hoshikawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tong Panong's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshikawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tong Panong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoshikawa has managed to get both his arms back between Tong Panong's legs - danger averted.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Hoshikawa from controlling successfully.
Hoshikawa tries to stand but Tong Panong is controlling from the bottom.
Tong Panong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoshikawa trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Hoshikawa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshikawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tong Panong feints and as Hoshikawa raises his hands in defense, Tong Panong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoshikawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong throws a strike but Hoshikawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hoshikawa preventing the sweep.
Hoshikawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hoshikawa has passed into half guard!
Tong Panong trying to get back to full guard but Hoshikawa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tong Panong is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoshikawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoshikawa looking to control but Tong Panong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hoshikawa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tong Panong's calf.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshikawa throws the left hand but Tong Panong avoids the punch easily.
Hoshikawa misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but Hoshikawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshikawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshikawa scores with a shot to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Hoshikawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Tong Panong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tong Panong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryuuken Hoshikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Hoshikawa stalling against the cage.
Tong Panong gets control of Hoshikawa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tong Panong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tong Panong is looking for a triangle but Hoshikawa pushes his legs off easily.
Tong Panong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshikawa trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Hoshikawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tong Panong looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong wants to hit a switch here but Hoshikawa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tong Panong there!
Hoshikawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tong Panong is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoshikawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoshikawa wants to control the pace but Tong Panong is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong is working to get back to half guard.
Hoshikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tong Panong is looking to escape.
Tong Panong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tong Panong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tong Panong looking for a sweep. Not yet Tong Panong, not yet.
That's four 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.
Hoshikawa stands and steps away. Tong Panong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Hoshikawa. No joy for Tong Panong on that attempt.
Hoshikawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshikawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoshikawa tries to land a knee to the head but Tong Panong blocks with his arms.
Hoshikawa slowing the pace effectively.
Hoshikawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tong Panong has Hoshikawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoshikawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoshikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshikawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoshikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuuken Hoshikawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tong Panong 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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