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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Natoer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Dominic Tsunami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tad Natoer!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsunami manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Natoer on his heels. He'll look to pass Natoer's guard now, I'm sure.
Tsunami is looking to work some ground and pound but Natoer has wrist control.
Tsunami postures up in Natoer's guard and throws a big left but Natoer blocks it.
Tsunami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsunami throws an elbow that misses. Natoer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsunami's guard. Nice move by Natoer!
Natoer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Natoer being controlled here momentarily.
Tsunami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsunami being controlled here, momentarily.
Tsunami pulls Natoer in close to prevent any damage.
Tsunami 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natoer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsunami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Natoer has managed to get both his arms back between Tsunami's legs - danger averted.
Natoer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Natoer cracks Tsunami with a solid left hand.
Tsunami wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsunami avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsunami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Natoer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Natoer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Natoer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsunami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natoer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsunami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natoer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natoer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Natoer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Natoer throwing strikes from guard but Tsunami blocks nicely.
Tsunami is adopting a defensive guard.
Natoer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsunami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natoer is aware though and is defending well.
Tsunami keeping moving, preventing Natoer from controlling successfully.
Tsunami is pulling down on Natoer's head to control his posture.
Natoer wants to control from the top but Tsunami keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natoer looking to sit in guard and control but Tsunami gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsunami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natoer is keeping the position for now.
Tsunami is looking to work some ground and pound but Natoer has wrist control.
Tsunami throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami distracts Natoer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsunami wants to control from the top but Natoer keeps moving.
Tsunami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Natoer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsunami trying to control but Natoer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsunami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tsunami dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsunami dives in and scores a takedown into Natoer's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsunami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Natoer wants to get back to his feet but Tsunami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsunami is looking to work some ground and pound but Natoer has wrist control.
Tsunami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsunami throws a strike but Natoer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dominic Tsunami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Natoer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsunami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsunami pulls Natoer in close to his closed guard and prevents Natoer from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Natoer defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsunami holds on and takes a little breather.
Natoer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsunami keeping moving, preventing Natoer from controlling successfully.
Tsunami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsunami has control of Natoer's left arm, preventing Natoer from doing any damage.
Tsunami is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Natoer defends well.
Tsunami is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami looking for a guillotine here but Natoer defends easily.
Natoer looking to pass the guard.
Tsunami is pulling down on Natoer's head to control his posture.
Tsunami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Natoer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Natoer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsunami keeping moving, preventing Natoer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tsunami looking for a guillotine here but Natoer defends easily.
Tsunami managing to control the position.
Natoer throws a strike but Tsunami rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tsunami trying to control the position from guard on top but Natoer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsunami throwing strikes from guard but Natoer blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natoer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsunami.
Natoer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsunami.
Tsunami slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tsunami dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsunami misses with a looping left.
Natoer tries to sprawl but Tsunami drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsunami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsunami working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tsunami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Natoer defending well though.
Nice strikes from Tsunami there.
Tsunami is looking to advance position but Natoer won't allow it.
Tsunami working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami trying to control from half guard but Natoer is working away.
Tsunami looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Natoer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsunami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Natoer defending well though.
Tsunami is looking to take a break and control but Natoer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Natoer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsunami scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsunami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsunami thows a huge punch but Natoer dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsunami in particular looking to stall.
Natoer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsunami scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsunami sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tsunami slips a nice elbow through Natoer's hands, connecting with Natoer's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsunami in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami is trying to control. Natoer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsunami lands strikes from half guard.
Tsunami working Natoer over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Tsunami there.
Tsunami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Natoer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsunami.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami throwing shots but Natoer is blocking nicely.
Tsunami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsunami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsunami thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsunami winds up and cracks Natoer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsunami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dominic Tsunami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsunami is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natoer has hold of Tsunami's hands but Tsunami slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tad Natoer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsunami 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 fight!
Dominic Tsunami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsunami 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Tsunami!
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energy
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hype
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