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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akinori Tadano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tadano has chosen Elevator by Eminem as his entrance music. Akinori Tadano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akinori Tadano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadano has managed to clinch.
Kazama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kazama tries to circle away but Tadano has him pinned against the cage.
Tadano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tadano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazama.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazama avoids it.
Kazama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama swats away the attempt to clinch by Tadano.
Tadano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazama doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Tadano avoids nicely.
Kazama tries to clinch up
and Tadano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kazama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama closes the distance but Tadano moves to the side
and Tadano counters with a big head kick but Kazama shrugs it off.
Tadano wants to clinch but Kazama slips to the side
and Kazama counters with a three punch combo that has Tadano backing up. Tadano nods at Kazama to acknowledge the strikes.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick and Tadano moves out of range easily.
Kazama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tadano counters with a head kick. That will keep Kazama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tadano wants to clinch but Kazama slips to the side
and Kazama counters with a three punch combo that has Tadano backing up. Tadano nods at Kazama to acknowledge the strikes.
Kazama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kazama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tadano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadano wants to clinch but Kazama slips to the side
and Kazama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tadano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tadano darts in trying to clinch
and Kazama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tadano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kazama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tadano avoids the head kick by Kazama.
A nice combination there by Kazama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kazama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazama throws a sloppy body shot
and Tadano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tadano throws a sloppy head kick
and Kazama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kazama working hard to break the clinch.
Tadano landing knees to the body.
Tadano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tadano keeps control of Kazama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tadano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kazama counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kazama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kazama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tadano wants to clinch
and Kazama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tadano darts in trying to clinch
and Kazama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akinori Tadano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tadano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kazama counters by moving into the clinch.
Tadano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano is trying to stall.
Tadano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tadano looking to throw knees to the head but Kazama is blocking nicely.
Tadano scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jin Kazama has been cut.
Tadano lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazama won't want to take too many of those.
Tadano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazama.
Tadano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazama up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tadano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Kazama blocks it.
Tadano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano is breathing heavily.
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Tadano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kazama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tadano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazama's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazama avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
Tadano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tadano keeps control of Kazama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tadano with a knee to the head.
Kazama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kazama letting Tadano take a breather here.
Kazama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tadano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazama blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazama avoids it.
Tadano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kazama stalling the fight.
Tadano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tadano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazama.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazama avoids it.
Tadano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tadano trying to land knees to the body.
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.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Kazama blocks it.
Good body shot from Kazama.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but Kazama blocks with his arms.
Kazama wants to break free but Tadano has control.
Kazama wants to get back to striking at distance but Tadano won't allow it.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tadano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazama.
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kazama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tadano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tadano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akinori Tadano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jin Kazama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tadano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kazama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tadano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
Kazama moves into range and clinches up with Tadano.
Tadano throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama has Tadano pressed against the cage.
Kazama tries to break the clinch but Tadano is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kazama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Kazama blocks it.
Tadano is stalling here.
Tadano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tadano misses with a knee strike.
Tadano just leaning against Kazama, taking a breather.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kazama is struggling to control the position.
Tadano tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazama avoids the damage to the body.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tadano tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazama avoids the damage to the body.
Tadano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazama has had enough of the clinch but Tadano keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tadano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazama.
Tadano stalling.
Tadano missing with knees to the body.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazama tries to break the clinch but Tadano is controlling the position.
Tadano trying to land knees to the body.
Kazama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kazama has had enough of the clinch but Tadano keeps him there for the moment.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kazama avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Tadano has the dominant position.
Kazama tries to circle away but Tadano has him pinned against the cage.
Kazama tries to break the clinch but Tadano is controlling the position.
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama misses with a wild combination.
Kazama is looking to clinch but Tadano is avoiding it.
Tadano looks to clinch
and Kazama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tadano throws a sloppy head kick and Kazama moves out of range easily.
Tadano wants to clinch but Kazama slips to the side
and Kazama moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazama working hard to break the clinch.
Kazama misses with a body punch.
Tadano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazama's efforts to push away.
Tadano lands a knee to the head.
Kazama avoiding damage as Tadano throws knees to the body.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kazama is looking to break free of the clinch but Tadano has double underhooks.
Jin Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tadano trying to land knees to the body.
Kazama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akinori Tadano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tadano is looking to control Kazama's arms but Kazama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tadano has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tadano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akinori Tadano!
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hype
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pop
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