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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Dan Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rung The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank has chosen คนบ้านเดียŪ as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rung The Tank!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church darts in and clinches The Tank up against the ropes.
The Tank wants to break free but Church has control.
Church misses with a knee to the head.
The Tank taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, The Tank just misses with a elbow thrown towards Church's brow.
A short right from The Tank.
The Tank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Church.
The Tank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Tank tries to break free but Church pushes him back against the ropes.
Church with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Church misses with a combination
and The Tank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Church does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Church swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Church misses.
Church rushes The Tank and presses him up against the ropes.
Church takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank misses with an elbow over the top.
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Church scores with a hook to the body. The Tank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Church scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Church scores with a leg kick.
Church tries to clinch up but The Tank circles away and keeps his distance.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - The Tank circles away.
The Tank avoids the head kick by Church.
Church goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Church misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Tank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Church clinches with his opponent.
Church breaks the clinch.
The Tank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Church was well out of range. Poor timing from The Tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Tank, pushing him back against the ropes.
The Tank is trying to break the clinch but Church is controlling him.
Church lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Church lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Tank trying to stall but Church improves his position.
Church taking a breather.
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Church throws a series of punches but The Tank avoids them all with ease.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Tank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Church tries to clinch there but The Tank circles away.
Church swinging wildly here.
The Tank keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Church misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Tank tries to keep at a distance but Church has taken the fight into the clinch.
Church tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Church dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
Church moves into the clinch.
The Tank is trying to break free.
The Tank slows down the pace here.
Church dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Church working The Tank over with knees to the body.
Church content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Tank blocks the elbow strike.
Church landing knees to the head.
Church pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Church moves into the clinch.
The Tank can't break the clinch.
Church looking to stall.
Church trying to land knees to the body.
The Tank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church throws a head kick but The Tank moves out of range.
A punch combination from The Tank misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Tank looking to slow down the pace here.
Church throws an elbow that misses.
The Tank lands an elbow inside that Church shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Tank.
The Tank lands a damaging elbow.
Church missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Tank wants to stall.
The Tank lands a nice elbow.
The Tank misses with an elbow strike.
Dan Church has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Tank avoids a wild elbow strike from Church.
The Tank throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Church lands an elbow just above The Tank 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Church.
Church's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Church misses with a two punch combination.
Church closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Church leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Church lands a knee to the head.
Church misses with a knee strike.
Church stalling in the clinch.
The Tank lands a nice elbow.
Church misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Tank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Church tries to stall but The Tank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Church utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Church throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Church dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Church has closed the distance and engaged The Tank in a clinch.
The Tank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Church creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Tank's defenses.
The Tank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Church rushes The Tank and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The Tank blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Church lands a knee to the body.
The Tank tries to break the clinch but Church is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Church lands a shoulder strike.
The Tank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Church throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Church moves into range and clinches up with The Tank.
The Tank is looking to control Church's arms but Church gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Tank has his back to the ropes.
The Tank wants to get back to striking at distance but Church won't allow it.
Church tries to stall but The Tank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Church is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Tank is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank has had enough of the clinch but Church keeps him there for the moment.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Tank's face.
Church just leaning against The Tank, taking a breather.
Church misses with a knee to the head.
Church lands an elbow inside that The Tank shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Church just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Tank's brow.
The Tank is trying to break the clinch but Church is controlling him.
The Tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Tank throws the left hand but Church avoids the punch easily.
The Tank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Church goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Church does no damage.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Tank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Tank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Church finds it's way round the side to connect with The Tank's head.
Dan Church is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Church misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch but The Tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Tank dodges the punch combination from Church.
The Tank throws a solid leg kick but Church takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Tank.
Church tries to clinch up.
Dan Church is winning the standup battle so far.
Church tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The Tank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Church has closed the distance and engaged The Tank in a clinch.
Church content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Tank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Tank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Church misses with a knee strike.
Church throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Tank blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from The Tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Church clearly takes that round.
That's time! Church's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
Church throws a head kick that misses.
The Tank keeps the fight on the outside.
Church looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Church tries to clinch up.
Church tries to clinch up but The Tank circles away and keeps his distance.
Church moves into range and clinches up with The Tank.
The Tank slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Church.
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Tank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Church tries to clinch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Church circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Tank.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
Church rushes The Tank and presses him up against the ropes.
Church prevents The Tank from breaking the clinch.
Church escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Church is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Church jabs The Tank right on the nose. The Tank blinks but takes it well.
Church throws a combination that misses
and The Tank counters with a one-two to the body.
Church moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Church closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Tank counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Church blocks a leg kick.
Church wants to clinch
and The Tank counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Church tries to clinch but The Tank is having none of it.
The Tank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Church counters with a nice body kick.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - The Tank circles away.
Church swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tank.
Church wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Church thuds his right hand into The Tank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Church had his way with Rung The Tank in that round.
That's time! Church's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Church uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Tank.
Church throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Church!
Church gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Tank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Tank takes an elbow to the temple.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Church putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Tank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Tank is trying to break free.
Church with a knee to the head.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rung The Tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Church's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Tank throws a hook but Church avoids it easily.
Dan Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - The Tank circles away.
Church tries to clinch up.
Church darts in trying to clinch
and The Tank counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch but The Tank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from The Tank misses its intended target.
Church tries to clinch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Church tries to clinch there but The Tank circles away.
Church gets a clinch.
The Tank throws an elbow but it misses.
Church lands an elbow inside.
Church dodges an elbow strike from The Tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church keeps control of The Tank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Church tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The Tank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Church wants to clinch.
Church feints and then cracks The Tank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Tank down.
Church misses with a series of wild punches.
Church is looking to clinch but The Tank is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Church has closed the distance and engaged The Tank in a clinch.
Church managing to block the knees to the body from The Tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Church!
After winning the bout, Dan Church thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Rung The Tank stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so disappointed in myself. Sorry to all my fans.'.
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