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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekito Tumoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
35
130 lbs
2 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Francisco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tekito Tumoko! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tumoko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tumoko can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
Tumoko tries to land knees in the clinch but Francisco avoids the damage to the body. Francisco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tumoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tumoko tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tumoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Tumoko.
Francisco is looking to take this one to the mat. Francisco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tumoko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tumoko darts in and clinches Francisco up against the cage. Tumoko digs a right hand into Francisco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Francisco's gas tank. Tumoko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tumoko cracks Francisco with a nice body shot. Francisco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tumoko prevents it.
Francisco is breathing heavily. Tumoko lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Francisco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tumoko to keep the fight standing. Tumoko misses with a punch to the body.
Tumoko scores with a hook to the body. Tumoko scores with a hook to the body. Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Tumoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tumoko can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
Francisco fails to pull guard.
Tumoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francisco's elbow. A body shot lands from Tumoko.
Tumoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francisco's elbow. Nice body punch from Tumoko. Tumoko misses with a body punch.
Tumoko lands a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Tumoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tumoko tries a body shot but Francisco blocks it.
Francisco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Tumoko. Tumoko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Francisco blocks a body shot from Tumoko. Francisco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tumoko is defending well. Tumoko tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Francisco wants to take the fight to the mat but Tumoko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Francisco wants to take the fight to the mat but Tumoko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tumoko tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tumoko misses with a body punch.
Francisco blocks a body shot from Tumoko. Tumoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tumoko lands a nice shot to the body. Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Francisco blocks a body shot from Tumoko.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tumoko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Francisco blocks a body shot from Tumoko. Tumoko misses with a punch to the body.
Tumoko is leaning against Francisco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tumoko can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
Francisco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tumoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tumoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francisco's elbow. A hook to the body from Tumoko.
Tumoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
Good body shot from Tumoko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tumoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
Tumoko missing with knees to the body.
Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Nice body punch from Tumoko - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Francisco prevents a body shot from Tumoko. A right hook to the body lands for Tumoko.
Tumoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
Tumoko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Francisco blocks a body shot from Tumoko. Tumoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francisco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tumoko is defending well. Tumoko misses with a punch to the body.
Tumoko tries a body shot but Francisco blocks it.
Tumoko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tumoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tumoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tumoko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Good body shot from Tumoko.
Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekito Tumoko dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tumoko clinches up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Tumoko.
Tumoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tumoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Tumoko holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco drops back down to his feet.
Francisco wants to take the fight to the mat but Tumoko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Tumoko.
Tumoko misses with a body punch.
Tumoko pushes Francisco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tumoko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Francisco.
Tekito Tumoko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tumoko misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tumoko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tumoko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tumoko works on Francisco's body with a couple of short punches. Tumoko presses Francisco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Tumoko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tumoko cracks Francisco with a nice body shot. Tumoko tries a body shot but Francisco blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tumoko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francisco is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tumoko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Francisco.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Tumoko won't allow it.
Tumoko tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tumoko cracks Francisco with a nice body shot. Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Tumoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tumoko - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tumoko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francisco's elbow. Francisco is looking for a takedown. Tumoko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Tumoko.
A right hand to the body from Tumoko.
Francisco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Francisco avoiding damage as Tumoko throws knees to the body.
Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. A hook to the body from Tumoko.
Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Francisco prevents a body shot from Tumoko. Tumoko can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
A hook to the body from Tumoko.
Tumoko tries a body shot but Francisco blocks it.
Francisco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tumoko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tumoko clinches up with Francisco and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Francisco avoiding damage as Tumoko throws knees to the body.
Tumoko tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Tumoko - that landed with a thud.
Tumoko lands a knee to the body.
Tumoko lands a body shot. Tumoko trying to land knees to the body.
Tumoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tumoko misses with a body punch.
Francisco managing to block the knees to the body from Tumoko.
Tumoko digs a right hand underneath Francisco's ribcage. Francisco let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tumoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tumoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tumoko tries a body shot but Francisco blocks it.
Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. Francisco has Tumoko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tumoko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tumoko tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Tumoko back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tumoko works on Francisco's body with a couple of short punches. Tumoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tumoko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tumoko presses Francisco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tumoko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tumoko is working Francisco over against the cage. Tumoko misses with a punch to the body.
Tumoko misses with a punch to the body.
Tumoko is working Francisco over against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tumoko can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
Francisco prevents a body shot from Tumoko. Good body shot from Tumoko.
Tumoko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Francisco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekito Tumoko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tumoko closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage. Nice body punch from Tumoko. A right hand to the body from Tumoko.
Tumoko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tumoko.
Nice body punch from Tumoko. Tumoko is working Francisco over against the cage. Tumoko struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Tumoko - that landed with a thud.
Tumoko is working Francisco over against the cage. Tumoko tries a body shot but Francisco blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tumoko tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tumoko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Francisco.
Tumoko can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
Francisco pulls Tumoko into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Francisco pulls Tumoko in close to prevent any damage. Francisco is looking for a triangle but Tumoko pushes his legs off easily.
Tumoko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Tumoko wants to stand and escape but instead Francisco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Francisco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tumoko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Francisco stands and throws Tumoko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Francisco has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tumoko is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Francisco yanks on the arm and Tumoko is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Francisco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Francisco!
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