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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Udel Plebeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Taraszewski (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Udel Plebeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Taraszewski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plebeev tries to clinch there but Taraszewski circles away.
Taraszewski forces Plebeev back against the ropes and clinches.
Plebeev is trying to stall.
Taraszewski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taraszewski is trying to break free.
Plebeev misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Plebeev.
Taraszewski is trying to break free.
Plebeev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taraszewski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Plebeev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taraszewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plebeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taraszewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plebeev.
Taraszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taraszewski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taraszewski counters with a shoot takedown. Plebeev fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plebeev keeping moving, preventing Taraszewski from controlling successfully.
Plebeev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plebeev is trying to control the position but Taraszewski postures up.
Plebeev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taraszewski manages to get himself to full guard.
Taraszewski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Plebeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taraszewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taraszewski wants to sweep here but Plebeev controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taraszewski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plebeev slips nicely into half guard.
Plebeev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plebeev is breathing heavily.
Taraszewski trying to control here.
Taraszewski wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Plebeev throws a head kick that Taraszewski semi-blocks.
Plebeev throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Tomasz Taraszewski has been cut.
A head kick misses from Plebeev.
Plebeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taraszewski scores with a spinning back kick!
Plebeev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taraszewski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plebeev darts in trying to clinch
and Taraszewski counters with a three punch combo that has Plebeev backing up. Plebeev nods at Taraszewski to acknowledge the strikes.
Taraszewski scores with a three punch combo!
Plebeev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taraszewski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taraszewski scores with a body shot.
Taraszewski tries to clinch but Plebeev moves out of range.
Taraszewski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taraszewski is looking to clinch but Plebeev is avoiding it.
Plebeev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch combination from Taraszewski misses.
Taraszewski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plebeev's head.
Taraszewski tries to clinch there but Plebeev circles away.
Udel Plebeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plebeev tries to keep at a distance but Taraszewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taraszewski has clasped his hands together around Plebeev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taraszewski is looking to take a break and control but Plebeev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taraszewski controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Taraszewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Taraszewski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Taraszewski moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Plebeev!
Plebeev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomasz Taraszewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taraszewski throws a right and a left that Plebeev avoids nicely.
Plebeev closes the distance but Taraszewski moves to the side
and Taraszewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Plebeev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Plebeev avoids the head kick by Taraszewski.
Plebeev throws a sloppy head kick
and Taraszewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plebeev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taraszewski stalks Plebeev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Plebeev's face. Plebeev staggers backwards, shaken.
Taraszewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plebeev blocks a head kick by Taraszewski.
Taraszewski throws a lazy head kick
and Plebeev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Plebeev moves out of range of the body kick from Taraszewski.
Plebeev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taraszewski counters with a series of strikes. Plebeev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Plebeev avoids a kick to the body.
Taraszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Plebeev is looking to clinch.
Plebeev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taraszewski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Plebeev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taraszewski. Taraszewski obviously looking to wear him down.
Taraszewski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taraszewski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Udel Plebeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taraszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Plebeev moves out of range easily.
Taraszewski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taraszewski closes the distance and clinches.
Taraszewski is trying to stall.
Taraszewski avoiding damage as Plebeev throws knees to the body.
Plebeev trying to control the position but instead, Taraszewski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plebeev into the ropes.
Plebeev keeps control of Taraszewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taraszewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taraszewski lands a slapping body shot.
Plebeev throws a head kick that misses
and Taraszewski moves into the clinch.
Taraszewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plebeev has him pressed against the ropes.
Plebeev prevents Taraszewski from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taraszewski connects with a knee to the head.
Plebeev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taraszewski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taraszewski can't break the clinch.
Taraszewski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taraszewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plebeevs head.
Plebeev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taraszewski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Plebeev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plebeev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udel Plebeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taraszewski pulls guard successfully.
Taraszewski wants to sweep here but Plebeev controlling him for the moment.
Plebeev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plebeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taraszewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taraszewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plebeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Taraszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plebeev looking to sit in guard and control but Taraszewski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plebeev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taraszewski controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Taraszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Taraszewski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taraszewski scores with a one two! Plebeev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Plebeev misses
and Taraszewski counters with a two punch combo.
Taraszewski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taraszewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plebeev throws a sloppy head kick
and Taraszewski counters with a body kick.
Taraszewski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plebeev circles away.
Taraszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plebeev throws a head kick that misses
and Taraszewski counters with a one-two to the body.
Taraszewski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taraszewski closes the distance and clinches.
Taraszewski has had enough of the clinch but Plebeev keeps him there for the moment.
Plebeev tries to break the clinch but Taraszewski is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taraszewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plebeev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plebeev tries to land knees in the clinch but Taraszewski avoids the damage to the body.
Taraszewski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Plebeev is looking to break free of the clinch but Taraszewski has double underhooks.
Taraszewski looking to stall.
Taraszewski wants a takedown but no success here.
Udel Plebeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Taraszewski.
Taraszewski can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Plebeev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taraszewski is trying to drag Plebeev to the mat but Plebeev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Plebeev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Plebeev is looking to break free of the clinch but Taraszewski has double underhooks.
Taraszewski is trying to break the clinch but Plebeev has him pressed against the ropes.
Taraszewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Plebeev misses with a knee strike.
Taraszewski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taraszewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taraszewski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plebeev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plebeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taraszewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Plebeev fails to pull guard.
Taraszewski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Plebeev is not content to let Taraszewski control the position.
Udel Plebeev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plebeev wants to get back to his feet.
Plebeev is looking to improve his position.
Plebeev is trying to control but Taraszewski manages to pass to mount!
Plebeev wants to control but Taraszewski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taraszewski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plebeev is looking to escape.
Taraszewski lands a heavy elbow.
Tomasz Taraszewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taraszewski avoids the attempt from Plebeev to control.
Taraszewski dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Taraszewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taraszewski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Taraszewski!
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