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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dayan Taveras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanji Inoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kanji Inoki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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250 lbs
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186 cm
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232 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dayan Taveras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kanji Inoki!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taveras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taveras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inoki.
Taveras throws a series of punches but Inoki avoids them all with ease.
Taveras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Taveras will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taveras looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoki is just out of range.
Inoki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Inoki is pushing down on Taveras's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taveras is fighting to maintain full guard but Inoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Inoki is looking for a kimura here.
Inoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoki trying to mount his opponent but Taveras defends it.
Inoki stops Taveras from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoki is working for a kimura but Taveras is defending it quite comfortably.
Inoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Taveras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Inoki is looking for a kimura but Taveras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inoki to get the leverage.
Inoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taveras doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Inoki.
Inoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taveras has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taveras is defending against the submission attempts here by Inoki.
Taveras is trying to stand.
Inoki trying to pass the guard but Taveras defending well.
Inoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taveras is just riding it out for now. Inoki eventually gives up the hold.
Inoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Inoki is looking for a kimura here.
Inoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Inoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Inoki is looking for a kimura but Taveras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inoki to get the leverage.
Taveras is trying to stand.
Inoki is looking for a kimura but Taveras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inoki to get the leverage.
Inoki is working for a kimura but Taveras is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanji Inoki dominated that round.
That's time! Taveras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Taveras misses.
Taveras lands a glancing blow to the side of Inoki's head.
Taveras with a nice cross.
It looks like Kanji Inoki has been cut.
Taveras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taveras swings for the body but Inoki moves out of range.
Taveras swinging wildly here.
Taveras jabs at Inoki's body.
Taveras misses with an uppercut.
Inoki wants to clinch
letting Taveras counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taveras.
Dayan Taveras is winning the standup battle so far.
Inoki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Kanji Inoki's cut even more.
Inoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Inoki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taveras was covering up waiting for the punch and Inoki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kanji Inoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taveras is looking to stand up but Inoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Taveras can't keep his opponent in guard - Inoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taveras is trying to stand back up but Inoki is controlling him
Inoki is looking to advance position but Taveras won't allow it.
Inoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Taveras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taveras pushes Inoki off looking to stand but Inoki dives back in and keeps control.
Inoki is trying to work for a kimura but Taveras is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taveras defends it well.
Inoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Inoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taveras wants to get back to his feet.
Inoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Inoki stops Taveras from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoki trying to pass the guard but Taveras defending well.
Inoki seems to be working for a kimura but Taveras defends the submission attempt.
Inoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taveras is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayan Taveras dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kanji Inoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Taveras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inoki.
Inoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Taveras manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dayan Taveras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taveras scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Taveras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taveras but Taveras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dayan Taveras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanji Inoki.
Inoki walks into a straight right hand from Taveras.
Taveras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taveras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taveras stuffs the takedown attempt from Inoki. Inoki gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Taveras misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taveras leaves Inoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Inoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taveras moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Taveras coming out on top.
The cut above Kanji Inoki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taveras fails to land with a series of punches.
Inoki walks into a left hand.
Inoki get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Inoki stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Taveras runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dayan Taveras!
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hype
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