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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Tamisaburosanokato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Leeown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeown has chosen ready for war as his entrance music. Tamisaburosanokato has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yo Tamisaburosanokato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Leeown!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamisaburosanokato throws a head kick that misses
and Leeown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tamisaburosanokato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leeown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tamisaburosanokato regains guard.
Leeown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leeown won't allow Tamisaburosanokato to get back to his feet.
Tamisaburosanokato is breathing heavily.
Tamisaburosanokato keeping full guard, as Leeown tries to pass.
Leeown trying to control but Tamisaburosanokato is working from the bottom.
Tamisaburosanokato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leeown 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Leeown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tamisaburosanokato slaps away a takedown attempt from Leeown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leeown lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leeown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tamisaburosanokato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamisaburosanokato is looking to regain half guard here but Leeown keeps moving and retains side control.
Leeown trying to control the action but Tamisaburosanokato is working from the bottom.
Tamisaburosanokato being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamisaburosanokato is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leeown wants to control but Tamisaburosanokato is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tamisaburosanokato wants to get back to his feet but Leeown drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeown tries to advance to mount but Tamisaburosanokato denies him.
Leeown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tamisaburosanokato some visible discomfort.
Leeown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamisaburosanokato keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leeown scores with punches from side control.
Leeown trying to control the position but Tamisaburosanokato is working away.
Leeown working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leeown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tamisaburosanokato's legs.
Leeown trying to control the action but Tamisaburosanokato is working from the bottom.
Tamisaburosanokato wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamisaburosanokato is not content to let Leeown control the position.
Leeown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leeown stands up.
Leeown with a jab.
Tamisaburosanokato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leeown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tamisaburosanokato wants to stand and escape but Leeown is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamisaburosanokato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Leeown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Leeown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Tamisaburosanokato fails to land.
Leeown blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Leeown.
Leeown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tamisaburosanokato regains guard.
Tamisaburosanokato is looking to stand up but Leeown isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Leeown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yo Tamisaburosanokato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leeown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Tamisaburosanokato. No joy for Leeown on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leeown is defended easily by Tamisaburosanokato.
Tamisaburosanokato tries to clinch up
and Leeown moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leeown.
Tamisaburosanokato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamisaburosanokato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamisaburosanokato throws a punch but it's blocked by Leeown.
Leeown gets control of Tamisaburosanokato's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leeown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tamisaburosanokato throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leeown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tamisaburosanokato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leeown has control of Tamisaburosanokato's left arm, preventing Tamisaburosanokato from doing any damage.
Tamisaburosanokato throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeown has his hands on Tamisaburosanokato's head, controlling the position.
Leeown is trying to control the position but Tamisaburosanokato postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Leeown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Leeown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leeown cracks Tamisaburosanokato with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tamisaburosanokato fails to land.
Knees to the body from Leeown.
Tamisaburosanokato is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leeown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tamisaburosanokato to the mat. Tamisaburosanokato regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leeown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leeown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamisaburosanokato wants to stand but Leeown is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leeown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeown stops Tamisaburosanokato from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tamisaburosanokato is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leeown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamisaburosanokato.
Tamisaburosanokato landing with the ground and pound.
Tamisaburosanokato throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamisaburosanokato landing some decent shots from guard.
Tamisaburosanokato connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamisaburosanokato with a nice head shot there.
Tamisaburosanokato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamisaburosanokato chips away with some ground and pound.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up.
Tamisaburosanokato connects with a couple of short punches.
Leeown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tamisaburosanokato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leeown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leeown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tamisaburosanokato working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leeown's head.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamisaburosanokato distracts Leeown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leeown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tamisaburosanokato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tamisaburosanokato scoring with some ground and pound.
Tamisaburosanokato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leeown's head.
Tamisaburosanokato works over Leeown with some ground and pound from guard.
Tamisaburosanokato chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leeown has his foot on Tamisaburosanokato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamisaburosanokato works his way back into a safe position though.
Tamisaburosanokato connects with a couple of short punches.
Tamisaburosanokato is in close to Leeown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamisaburosanokato is looking to work some ground and pound but Leeown has wrist control.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Tamisaburosanokato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yo Tamisaburosanokato's cut.
That's time! Tamisaburosanokato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Leeown clinches with his opponent.
Leeown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leeown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tamisaburosanokato landing with the ground and pound.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up.
Tamisaburosanokato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamisaburosanokato prevents Leeown from getting back to his feet.
Leeown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamisaburosanokato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamisaburosanokato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leeown controlling Tamisaburosanokato's posture.
Tamisaburosanokato is looking to work some ground and pound but Leeown has wrist control.
Rick Leeown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeown wants to stand and escape but Tamisaburosanokato is having none of it.
Leeown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leeown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tamisaburosanokato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leeown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leeown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamisaburosanokato defends well.
Tamisaburosanokato lands a couple of digs.
Leeown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamisaburosanokato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leeown is looking to stand up but Tamisaburosanokato isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamisaburosanokato scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tamisaburosanokato connects with a couple of short punches.
Tamisaburosanokato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamisaburosanokato would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leeown punching to the body, from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Tamisaburosanokato lands a couple of digs.
Leeown controlling Tamisaburosanokato's posture.
Tamisaburosanokato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tamisaburosanokato scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamisaburosanokato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamisaburosanokato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leeown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamisaburosanokato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leeown has momentary wrist control but Tamisaburosanokato slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamisaburosanokato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leeown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamisaburosanokato has managed to get both his arms back between Leeown's legs - danger averted.
Tamisaburosanokato landing with the ground and pound.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up and lands a big shot to Leeown's brow.
Tamisaburosanokato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leeown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamisaburosanokato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamisaburosanokato landing with the ground and pound.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tamisaburosanokato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tamisaburosanokato works over Leeown with some ground and pound from guard.
Leeown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamisaburosanokato is aware though and is defending well.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up.
Leeown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamisaburosanokato is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamisaburosanokato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamisaburosanokato postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamisaburosanokato's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamisaburosanokato throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yo Tamisaburosanokato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamisaburosanokato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yo Tamisaburosanokato!
After the fight, Yo Tamisaburosanokato was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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