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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven McKinney!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McKinney tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
McKinney clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
McKinney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McKinney.
McKinney cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKinney is keeping busy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McKinney has eaten all the pies!
McKinney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
McKinney pushes Tanaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka goes for a takedown attempt but McKinney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinney moves into range and clinches up with Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKinney to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka can't break the clinch.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but McKinney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tanaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKinney just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKinney gets underhooks to prevent Tanaka's takedown attempt.
McKinney tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing McKinney back against the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKinney avoids it.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinney's efforts to push away.
McKinney is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from McKinney - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinney's efforts to push away.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but McKinney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McKinney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKinney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanaka's efforts to push away.
McKinney lands a body punch.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKinney has him pressed against the cage.
McKinney digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
McKinney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKinney has him pressed against the cage.
McKinney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steven McKinney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from McKinney.
It looks like Hiroshi Tanaka has been cut.
McKinney works over Tanaka's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKinney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKinney pushes Tanaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKinney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKinney stops a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
A body shot lands from McKinney.
Good body shot from McKinney.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKinney.
McKinney scores with a hook to the body.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but McKinney won't allow it.
McKinney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
McKinney lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
McKinney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinney lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka shoots in and gets a takedown into McKinney's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKinney keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
McKinney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
McKinney looking for a sweep. Not yet McKinney, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven McKinney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshi Tanaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tanaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKinney is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tanaka's lack of action.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but McKinney defending well.
McKinney is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard.
Tanaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKinney sees it coming and defends easily.
McKinney tries to kick Tanaka off but Tanaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKinney is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tanaka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tanaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tanaka looking to control but McKinney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tanaka looking to control but McKinney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McKinney can't escape the position.
Tanaka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four 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.
McKinney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka clinches.
McKinney tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Steven McKinney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka jumps guard but McKinney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from McKinney as the two fighters clinch.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, McKinney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka goes for a takedown attempt but McKinney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKinney throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Tanaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshi Tanaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McKinney lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKinney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McKinney misses with the combination.
McKinney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKinney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinney instigates a clinch.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinney digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
McKinney has Tanaka pressed against the cage, preventing Tanaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from McKinney.
McKinney scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from McKinney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinney tries to break free but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage.
McKinney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
McKinney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from McKinney.
Steven McKinney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKinney punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
McKinney misses with a double jab.
Tanaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKinney misses with a wild body shot.
McKinney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
McKinney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKinney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKinney smiles and moves away.
McKinney throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
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!
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKinney sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tanaka is keen to just control but McKinney is a slippery customer.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanaka is trying to control. McKinney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but McKinney defends the submission attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKinney is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McKinney moves out of range of the body kick.
McKinney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKinney doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney lands a nice shot to the body.
McKinney stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanaka. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKinney tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing McKinney back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McKinney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney won't allow it.
McKinney lands a body shot.
McKinney misses with a punch to the body.
McKinney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKinney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into McKinney's guard.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but McKinney keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven McKinney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKinney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Steven McKinney!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Steven McKinney!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Steven McKinney!
Steven McKinney wins by unanimous decision!
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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