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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DBZ. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Tatsuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Protacio Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuya ducks under a wild hook from Jawo.
Tatsuya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatsuya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tatsuya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jawo.
A big right from Tatsuya misses.
Good work by Jawo as he checks the leg kick.
Jawo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuya.
Jawo thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatsuya throws a head kick that misses
letting Jawo counter with a right hand.
Jawo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatsuya defends it nicely.
Tatsuya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatsuya throws the left hand but Jawo avoids the punch easily.
Jawo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jawo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatsuya moves away.
Tatsuya ducks under a wild hook from Jawo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo throws a right hand that Tatsuya ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatsuya also avoids with ease.
Jawo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jawo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jawo throws an overhand right that lands on Tatsuya's shoulder, as Tatsuya tries to avoid the shot.
Jawo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jawo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatsuya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tatsuya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tatsuya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuya misses with a straight left.
Jawo is looking to clinch.
Jawo tries to clinch up.
Ryuu Tatsuya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jawo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatsuya can pounce on him.
Tatsuya has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya missing with knees to the body.
Tatsuya misses with a body punch.
Jawo avoiding damage as Tatsuya throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Tatsuya - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Tatsuya.
Jawo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jawo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jawo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tatsuya can't fight it off and eventually Jawo manages to take the fight to the floor. Tatsuya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tatsuya wants to stand and escape but Jawo is having none of it.
Jawo throws a big right hand that misses.
Jawo drops back looking for a leg! Tatsuya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatsuya manages to kick Jawo off! Jawo jumps back into Tatsuya's guard.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Tatsuya keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo pushes down on Tatsuya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jawo stops Tatsuya from getting back to his feet.
Jawo is thwarting Tatsuya's attempts to control the position.
Jawo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatsuya is looking for a sweep. Jawo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatsuya manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jawo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jawo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jawo throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatsuya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jawo.
Tatsuya 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.
Tatsuya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tatsuya is trying to control the position but Jawo postures up.
Jawo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jawo chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuya is looking to stand up but Jawo isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jawo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jawo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryuu Tatsuya will probably get the nod.
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.
Tatsuya gets caught napping as Jawo dives in and scores a takedown. Tatsuya manages to retain guard.
Tatsuya looking to control.
Tatsuya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tatsuya is looking to stand up but Jawo isn't so interested in that idea.
Jawo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tatsuya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jawo tries for a kimura but Tatsuya is defending well.
Tatsuya throws Jawo to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jawo.
Tatsuya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatsuya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatsuya misses the target.
Jawo avoids the head kick by Tatsuya.
Jawo has Tatsuya up against the cage in a clinch.
Jawo stalling against the cage.
Jawo avoiding damage as Tatsuya throws knees to the body.
Jawo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jawo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatsuya's defenses.
It looks like Ryuu Tatsuya has been cut.
A short left from Jawo.
Tatsuya avoids the elbow strike from Jawo, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatsuya looking to slow down the pace here.
Tatsuya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Jawo.
Jawo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jawo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jawo lands with a light punch inside.
Tatsuya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jawo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawo blocks a body shot from Tatsuya.
Tatsuya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jawo is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Tatsuya as the two fighters clinch.
Jawo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatsuya is trying to stall.
A short right from Jawo on the inside.
Tatsuya just leaning against Jawo, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya misses with a knee to the head.
Jawo lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jawo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tatsuya's brow.
Jawo has a couple of punches blocked by Tatsuya.
Jawo blocks the elbow strike.
Tatsuya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jawo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatsuya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jawo scores with a shot to the side of Tatsuya's head.
Jawo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatsuya.
Tatsuya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jawo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatsuya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jawo avoids it.
Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tatsuya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jawo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Jawo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Jawo.
Jawo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatsuya is defending well for now.
Tatsuya takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Still in the clinch, Tatsuya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatsuya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tatsuya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jawo is keeping busy.
Jawo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jawo wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatsuya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jawo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tatsuya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jawo avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jawo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawo dodges an elbow strike from Tatsuya.
Jawo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jawo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tatsuya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Protacio Jawo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryuu Tatsuya'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!
Jawo misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Jawo. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Tatsuya. No joy for Jawo on that attempt.
Jawo throws a right and a left that Tatsuya avoids nicely.
Ryuu Tatsuya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatsuya cracks Jawo with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Jawo blocks the low kick.
Tatsuya tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatsuya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatsuya cracks a nice hook into Jawo's ribs.
Jawo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatsuya defends it nicely.
Jawo closes the distance and clinches up with Tatsuya, looking for a takedown. Jawo pushes Tatsuya against the cage but Tatsuya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Protacio Jawo.
Jawo lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatsuya throws a shot from downtown. Jawo moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Tatsuya does no damage.
Jawo tries to clinch but Tatsuya is having none of it.
Jawo tries to work over Tatsuya's front leg with a kick but Tatsuya checks it.
Jawo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatsuya takes a swing at Jawo's ribcage but misses.
Jawo checks a leg kick.
Tatsuya throws a series of punches but Jawo avoids them all with ease.
Tatsuya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jawo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatsuya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jawo trying to control but Tatsuya is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya wants to stand and escape but Jawo is having none of it.
Tatsuya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatsuya is controlling Jawo's posture.
Jawo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tatsuya is trying to keep Jawo in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryuu Tatsuya.
Tatsuya cracks a nice hook into Jawo's ribs.
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!
Jawo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jawo working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya wants to get back to his feet.
Tatsuya trying to hold on to Jawo's head to control him but Jawo postures up.
Jawo is looking for a kimura but Tatsuya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jawo to get the leverage.
Jawo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Jawo there.
Jawo throwing shots but Tatsuya is blocking nicely.
Jawo wants to take a breather but Tatsuya is having none of it.
Tatsuya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jawo.
Jawo prevents Tatsuya from improving his position.
Jawo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jawo lands a nice short elbow.
Jawo trying to control the action but Tatsuya is working from the bottom.
Tatsuya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jawo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jawo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jawo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jawo throwing strikes but missing.
Jawo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuya controls Jawo momentarily but Jawo frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Protacio Jawo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jawo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Protacio Jawo!
A victorious Jose Protacio Jawo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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