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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 cm
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162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
22
158 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bunter! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A low kick from Bunter is predictable there and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tosen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Tosen cracks Bunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tosen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bunter napping and manages to drive through into side control! Tosen controls the position. Bunter tries to bench press Tosen off him but Tosen keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tosen throwing strikes but Bunter manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Tosen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Tosen thows a huge punch but Bunter dodges it nicely.
Tosen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bunter is trying to escape back to his feet but Tosen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tosen working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tosen asserts his dominance and retains side control. Tosen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bunter to see if he's OK. Tosen throwing shots but missing, from side control. Bunter is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tosen is putting a hurting on Bunter here, landing some big shots from side control. Tosen tries to advance to mount but can't. Tosen controlling from side mount. Bunter is looking to regain half guard here but Tosen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tosen controlling the position from side mount. Tosen 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. Tosen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tosen working the body and head with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaname Tosen dominated that round. That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunter has managed to clinch.
Tosen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Tosen trying to control but Bunter is working from the bottom. Tosen stays in close to Bunter's body and controls the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaname Tosen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Bunter blocks a head kick by Tosen.
Billy Bunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bunter throws a big shot that misses. Bunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bunter throws a big shot that misses. Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunter misses with a straight right. Bunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tosen shoots in for a double leg but Bunter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunter throws a hook but Tosen blocks it. Tosen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bunter throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Tosen. Nice cross by Tosen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunter tries to land a leg kick but Tosen saw it coming and moves away.
Tosen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bunter as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaname Tosen. That's going to take a lot out of him. An inside leg kick lands from Tosen. Bunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tosen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tosen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunter at a distance.
Tosen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunter in his tracks. Bunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tosen stuns Bunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tosen looks for the body kick but Bunter saw that one coming. Bunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tosen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bunter is trying to defend but Tosen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bunter is trying to stand back up but Tosen is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tosen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Tosen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tosen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tosen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tosen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaname Tosen dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tosen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunter's waist but Bunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tosen off to one side. Tosen clinches up with Bunter and pushes him back against the cage. Bunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Tosen has double underhooks. Tosen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tosen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bunter gets full guard. Tosen looking to sit in guard and control but Bunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bunter looking to sit in guard and control but Tosen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tosen sitting in guard here, content to control. Bunter keeping moving, preventing Tosen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Tosen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaname Tosen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Bunter gets caught napping as Tosen dives in and scores a takedown. Bunter manages to retain guard. Tosen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunter being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Tosen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bunter is pressed up against the cage. Tosen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunter down to the mat. Bunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tosen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kaname Tosen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Billy Bunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunter throws a leg kick but Tosen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tosen checks the leg kick. Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunter.
Tosen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tosen has him pressed against the cage. Tosen breaks from the clinch.
Billy Bunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tosen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bunter backs up against the cage.
Bunter misses the jab. Bunter tries to sprawl but Tosen drives through with a takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tosen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaname Tosen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tosen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaname Tosen!
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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
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