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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Tsukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinobu Tsukasa! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Dearborn misses. Tsukasa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dearborn. That one must have hurt. Tsukasa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dearborn blocks a low kick nicely. Tsukasa throws an overhand right that lands on Dearborn's shoulder, as Dearborn tries to avoid the shot. Tsukasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dearborn's sensitive parts. Tsukasa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tsukasa avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
Tsukasa tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Tsukasa tenderised Dearborn's leg. Dearborn is trying to keep his angry face on. Dearborn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tsukasa if he has to take too many more of those.
Shinobu Tsukasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dearborn blocks a jab. Tsukasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Tsukasa. Tsukasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dearborn, pushing him back against the ropes. Dearborn lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Shinobu Tsukasa has been cut. Dearborn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsukasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dearborn managing to block the knees to the body from Tsukasa.
Tsukasa lands an elbow that stopped Dearborn in his tracks for a moment. Tsukasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsukasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Tsukasa missing with knees to the body.
Tsukasa crunches a lovely knee into Dearborn's ribcage. Tsukasa trying to land knees to the body.
Tsukasa is trying to maintain a safe position but Dearborn gets an underhook and turns Tsukasa into the ropes. Tsukasa lands a nice knee to the body. Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the head but Dearborn blocks with his arms.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Tsukasa controls the action.
Tsukasa slows down the pace here.
Tsukasa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsukasa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsukasa working Dearborn over with knees to the body. Dearborn taking a breather. Tsukasa prevents a body shot from Dearborn. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A battle for position here, against the ropes. Dearborn scores with a shoulder strike. Tsukasa pushes off an throws an elbow but Dearborn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Tsukasa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dearborn is keeping busy. Tsukasa seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Dearborn trying to stall but Tsukasa improves his position.
Dearborn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsukasas head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Dearborn. Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dearborn avoids it. Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dearborn lands a shoulder strike. Tsukasa tries to land knees in the clinch but Dearborn avoids the damage to the body. Tsukasa blocks a body shot from Dearborn. Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dearborn avoids it. Dearborn lands with a light punch inside. Tsukasa tries to land knees in the clinch but Dearborn avoids the damage to the body. Dearborn tries to work over Tsukasa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dearborn managing to block the knees to the body from Tsukasa.
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dearborn avoiding damage as Tsukasa throws knees to the body.
Tsukasa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsukasa taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the head but Dearborn blocks with his arms.
Tsukasa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsukasa lands a body shot. Tsukasa looking to throw knees to the head but Dearborn is blocking nicely.
Dearborn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dearborn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsukasa controls his hands.
Tsukasa misses with some punches.
Tsukasa landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tsukasa misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tsukasa tries to land knees in the clinch but Dearborn avoids the damage to the body. Tsukasa tries to throw a body punch but Dearborn avoids it by throwing Tsukasa back against the ropes. Dearborn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dearborn is working Tsukasa over against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinobu Tsukasa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shinobu Tsukasa's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dearborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsukasa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsukasa.
Tsukasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Tsukasa misses. Dearborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsukasa is just out of range. Dearborn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsukasa manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Dearborn. Tsukasa does a little dance to reset his feet. Dearborn lands a leg kick that knocks Tsukasa off balance momentarily. Dearborn fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsukasa in the body. Dearborn lands a leg kick that knocks Tsukasa off balance momentarily. Tsukasa throws a low kick, looking for Dearborn's leg but Dearborn calmly moves out of range. Dearborn scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Tsukasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Dearborn off the ropes and back into range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dearborn looks to clinch and Tsukasa counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dearborn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsukasa. Dearborn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dearborn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dearborn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsukasa manages to avoid it. Tsukasa misses with a leg kick letting Dearborn counter with a right hand. Tsukasa moves out of range of the strikes. Tsukasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dearborn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsukasa is looking to score with low kicks. A leg kick checked by Tsukasa. Tsukasa throws a head kick but Dearborn moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Tsukasa missing with a left hand there. Dearborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tsukasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it. Tsukasa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dearborn. Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsukasa.
Dearborn throws a low kick but Tsukasa avoids it. Tsukasa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dearborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsukasa checks a leg kick. Tsukasa misses with a hook. Dearborn ducked under it nicely. Dearborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsukasa's calf. Dearborn throws a shot from downtown. Tsukasa moves away and avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dearborn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsukasa. Tsukasa thuds his right hand into Dearborn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tsukasa thows a left - swing and a miss! Dearborn scores with a shot to the body.
Dearborn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tsukasa checks the leg kick. Dearborn moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsukasa. Tsukasa throws a leg kick but Dearborn sees it coming and moves out of range. Dearborn looks to land a right hand but Tsukasa moved out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Tsukasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dearborn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dearborn. Tsukasa tries to score with a low kick but Dearborn moves his leg out of the way. Dearborn scores with a jab to the head.
Tsukasa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. That kick from Tsukasa tenderised Dearborn's leg. Dearborn is trying to keep his angry face on. Will Dearborn is winning the standup battle so far. Tsukasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dearborn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsukasa checks it well. Tsukasa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tsukasa misses with a looping right. Dearborn throws out a leg kick but Tsukasa moves out of range and Dearborn only half commits. Tsukasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dearborn checks a leg kick nicely. Tsukasa tries to clinch there but Dearborn circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dearborn misses with a hook. Tsukasa ducked under it nicely. Dearborn is looking to wear down Tsukasa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dearborn misses the shot to the body. Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsukasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tsukasa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Tsukasa. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tsukasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dearborn's sensitive parts. Dearborn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tsukasa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dearborn with a hook. Dearborn misses with a body shot.
Dearborn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tsukasa looks to land a left hand but Dearborn moved out of range nicely. Tsukasa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tsukasa lands a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Dearborn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Shinobu Tsukasa's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Dearborn scores with a punch to the head. Dearborn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Tsukasa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dearborn is out of range and Tsukasa settles back down. Dearborn lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsukasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsukasa throws a front kick aimed at Dearborn's knee but Dearborn avoids it well. Dearborn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tsukasa moves out of range as Dearborn throws a body kick.
Dearborn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsukasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dearborn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsukasa scrambles back to his feet. Dearborn scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsukasa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dearborn is out of range. Dearborn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dearborn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Some bone on bone action there as Dearborn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dearborn avoids the head kick by Tsukasa.
Tsukasa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dearborn misses with a few strikes there.
Dearborn connects with a single shot there. A slapping leg kick lands for Dearborn.
Tsukasa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dearborn finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsukasa's head. Dearborn defending well as Tsukasa loads up on a big left hand. Dearborn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tsukasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dearborn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dearborn avoids the body shot from Tsukasa.
Dearborn connects with a leg kick. Tsukasa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tsukasa throws a leg kick and Dearborn counters with a nice body kick. Dearborn blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dearborn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tsukasa throws the kick towards the body but Dearborn avoids it. Tsukasa throws a leg kick and Dearborn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tsukasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dearborn has managed to clinch.
Tsukasa looking to slow down the pace here. Dearborn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dearborn avoids it. Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsukasa's elbow. Dearborn tries a body shot but Tsukasa blocks it.
Tsukasa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dearborn.
Tsukasa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tsukasa throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsukasa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dearborn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tsukasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dearborn.
Dearborn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dearborn throws a chopping leg kick but Tsukasa manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dearborn cracks Tsukasa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tsukasa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dearborn. Dearborn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tsukasa misses with a looping left. Tsukasa feints and then cracks Dearborn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dearborn down. Tsukasa misses with a hook. Dearborn swings for the body but Tsukasa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsukasa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dearborn. Tsukasa scores with a leg kick.
Tsukasa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dearborn moves out of range as Tsukasa strikes. 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! Tsukasa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsukasa misses the jab. Dearborn cracks Tsukasa with an open hand slap. Dearborn thows a left - swing and a miss! Tsukasa misses the shot to the body. Dearborn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tsukasa blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
Dearborn fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsukasa in the body. Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Dearborn showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dearborn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Dearborn! Jumping up and down and very excited, Will Dearborn waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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