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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Takanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RAVEN TYRELL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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195 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Tokyo, Hideo Takanori! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, RAVEN TYRELL! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! TYRELL takes a swing at Takanori's ribcage but misses. TYRELL misses with a wild combination.
Takanori thows a left - swing and a miss! Takanori lands a nice shot that snaps TYRELL's head back.
TYRELL looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Takanori keeping full guard, as TYRELL tries to pass. Takanori wants to get back to his feet but TYRELL is in a dominant position and won't allow it. TYRELL wants to pass the guard but Takanori is keeping the position. TYRELL is standing up over Takanori. Takanori looks to escape but TYRELL dives into side control.
Takanori taking punishment in the form of punches.
TYRELL is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Takanori is trying to buck TYRELL off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takanori 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. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. TYRELL decides to take the fight back to the feet. Takanori throws a series of punches but TYRELL moves out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takanori, as that shot connected.
Takanori misses with a two punch combination.
TYRELL fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takanori avoids it really well and circles away. TYRELL shoots in looking for a takedown. Takanori tries to sprawl out of it but TYRELL keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takanori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takanori lands with a right hand. Takanori takes a swing at TYRELL's ribcage but misses. Takanori's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Takanori duly obliges. TYRELL has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takanori's face as he tries to break the clinch. TYRELL ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. TYRELL no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. TYRELL is pulling down on Takanori's head to control his posture. Takanori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Takanori stands and steps away. TYRELL gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. TYRELL looks gassed! TYRELL uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanori. TYRELL forces Takanori back against the cage and clinches. TYRELL prevents Takanori from breaking the clinch. A bit of stalling here from TYRELL.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takanori wants to break free but TYRELL has control.
TYRELL escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takanori misses with a double jab
and TYRELL counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by TYRELL. Takanori is looking to stand up but TYRELL isn't so interested in that idea. TYRELL must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Takanori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. TYRELL doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. TYRELL manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. TYRELL stands up and waves to Takanori to follow him. TYRELL darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takanori wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Takanori is trying to escape back to his feet but TYRELL uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Takanori on the wrong end of some ground and pound. TYRELL controlling the position. Takanori is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RAVEN TYRELL dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
TYRELL shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takanori's guard. TYRELL stops Takanori from standing up. TYRELL showing good wrestling skills to control the position. TYRELL stands up from Takanori's guard - TYRELL perhaps looking for a knockout. TYRELL shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Takanori is trying to stand back up but TYRELL is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. TYRELL trying to pass the guard but Takanori defending well. Takanori is trying to get back to full guard. TYRELL passes to side control. Takanori is pushing TYRELL's head away, looking to escape. TYRELL manages to hold on to the position though. TYRELL is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Takanori wants to get back to his feet but TYRELL drags him back down.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. TYRELL falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Takanori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takanori throws the left hand but TYRELL avoids the punch easily. TYRELL lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Takanori falls off balance throwing a combination
and TYRELL counters into the clinch. Nicely done. TYRELL tries for a takedown. No joy.
TYRELL breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanori. TYRELL does a little dance to reset his feet. Hideo Takanori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. TYRELL moves out of range as Takanori strikes. A jab from Takanori finds it's way through TYRELL's defenses. Takanori misses with a two punch combination.
TYRELL feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. TYRELL looking to pass the guard. TYRELL prevents Takanori from getting back to his feet. TYRELL trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. TYRELL seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. TYRELL prevents Takanori from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takanori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TYRELL defends well. Takanori working for a triangle but TYRELL defends it easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. TYRELL shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Takanori has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes TYRELL off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Takanori throws a hook but TYRELL blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RAVEN TYRELL showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Takanori slaps away a takedown attempt from TYRELL, before circling back to the center of the mat. TYRELL wants to clinch. TYRELL shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A jab from Takanori does it's job there. Takanori throws a series of strikes that have TYRELL backpedaling.
Takanori throws a left and a right that both miss
so TYRELL counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Takanori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TYRELL is aware though and is defending well. Takanori keeping full guard, as TYRELL tries to pass. TYRELL won't allow Takanori to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. TYRELL content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takanori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TYRELL is controlling him. Takanori scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Takanori throws a nice looking combination but TYRELL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. TYRELL throws a head kick that Takanori semi-blocks.
Takanori throws a combination. TYRELL tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Takanori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. TYRELL tries to clinch up but Takanori circles away and keeps his distance. Takanori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and TYRELL counters with a one-two to the body.
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. Takanori throws a right hand that TYRELL ducks under and follows up with a left that TYRELL also avoids with ease. TYRELL tries for a takedown but Takanori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hideo Takanori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RAVEN TYRELL. Takanori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed TYRELL momentarily.
TYRELL shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. TYRELL sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Takanori really wants to buck TYRELL off and get back to his feet. TYRELL landing strikes from the mount and Takanori is in trouble! TYRELL controlling his opponent. TYRELL with shots to the head and body - Takanori looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. TYRELL lands a heavy elbow. Takanori squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
TYRELL content just to control the position here. Takanori is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
TYRELL with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takanori's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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. Takanori takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Takanori is trying to get back to his feet but can't. TYRELL sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Takanori has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Takanori can't escape the position.
Takanori looking very determined here, making life difficult for TYRELL.
Hideo Takanori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! RAVEN TYRELL is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Takanori has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight! RAVEN TYRELL comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got TYRELL 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RAVEN TYRELL!
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energy
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RATING
58% |
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