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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanuki Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shun Akiyama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanuki Shinra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shun Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinra darts in and clinches Akiyama up against the cage.
Shinra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shinra steps into range and cracks Akiyama with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Akiyama flops backwards and Shinra dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Shun Akiyama has been cut.
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!
Akiyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shinra gets to his feet. Akiyama looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shinra cracks Akiyama with an uppercut from hell and Akiyama crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Shinra's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Akiyama is rocked!
Shinra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shinra clinches.
Shinra manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akiyama feints the counter takedown.
Shinra clinches up with Akiyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Akiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shinra.
Shinra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shinra darts in and clinches Akiyama up against the cage.
Akiyama 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.
Shinra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shinra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiyama.
Shinra moves into range and clinches up with Akiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to control the position but instead, Shinra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akiyama into the cage.
Shinra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama is trying to push Shinra away but Shinra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shinra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shinra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shinra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shinra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shinra backwards.
Shinra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akiyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanuki Shinra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Shinra as Akiyama shoots in.
Akiyama darts in looking for a takedown but Shinra gets double underhooks and turns Akiyama into the cage.
Shinra moves into the clinch.
Shinra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shinra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akiyama has managed to clinch.
Shinra misses with a knee to the head.
Shinra is breathing heavily.
Shinra misses with a knee to the head.
Shinra breaks from the clinch.
Shinra moves to clinch but Akiyama breaks away
and Akiyama counters with a three punch combo that has Shinra backing up. Shinra nods at Akiyama to acknowledge the strikes.
Akiyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinra tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Akiyama goes for a double leg but Shinra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shinra continues to drive forward.
Shinra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanuki Shinra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shun Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a hook.
Shinra gets a clinch.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shinra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shinra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Shinra circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Akiyama jumps guard but Shinra stands there with Akiyama around his waist. Akiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akiyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akiyama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shinra uses from the top position.
Shinra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akiyama is proving hard to escape from.
Akiyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shinra is one step ahead there.
Akiyama wants to stand and escape but Shinra is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinra stands up from Akiyama's guard - Shinra perhaps looking for a knockout.
Akiyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Shinra off balance momentarily.
Akiyama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shinra.
Shinra cracks Akiyama with a big right hand and Akiyama goes down!
Akiyama is still in real trouble! Can Shinra finish him?
That has opened up Shun Akiyama's cut even more.
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!
Shinra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akiyama, up you get!
Akiyama gets tackled into the cage by Shinra. Shinra maintains the clinch.
Akiyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Akiyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akiyama looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Shinra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shinra misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanuki Shinra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shun Akiyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shinra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shinra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shinra forces Akiyama back against the cage and clinches.
Shinra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks with his arms.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Shinra won't allow it.
Shinra breaks the clinch.
Akiyama lands with a kick to the temple. Shinra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shinra has managed to clinch.
Shinra tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama is trying to push Shinra away but Shinra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akiyama seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Shinra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Shinra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyama shoots in for a double leg but Shinra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanuki Shinra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shun Akiyama.
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shinra is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shinra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shinra clinches with his opponent.
Shinra breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama tries to keep at a distance but Shinra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinra has closed the distance and engaged Akiyama in a clinch.
Akiyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shinra breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama closes the distance and pushes Shinra back into the cage.
Akiyama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shinra walks away with a smile on his face. Akiyama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shinra is looking to clinch.
Akiyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shinra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akiyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akiyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shinra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinra closes the distance and clinches.
Shinra breaks the clinch.
Akiyama wants to clinch up but Shinra keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Shinra. No joy for Akiyama on that attempt.
Shinra takes the fight into the clinch.
Shinra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinra breaks the clinch.
Shinra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinra cracks Akiyama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akiyama shoots in and drives through. Shinra sprawls well.
Akiyama misses with a double jab.
Shinra clinches.
Shinra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Shinra has managed to clinch.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shinra landing knees to the head.
Shinra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Shun Akiyama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinra forces Akiyama back against the cage and clinches.
Akiyama tries to break free but Shinra pushes him back against the cage.
Akiyama is trying to push Shinra away but Shinra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akiyama goes for a takedown attempt but Shinra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akiyama tries to keep at a distance but Shinra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shinra tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Tanuki Shinra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shinra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shinra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanuki Shinra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shun Akiyama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Akiyama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shinra defends well and Akiyama ends up having to push Shinra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shinra wants to clinch
and Akiyama counters with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shinra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shinra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akiyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanuki Shinra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shun Akiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Shinra circles away and keeps his distance.
Akiyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shinra.
Shinra closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akiyama throws a head punch that misses.
Shinra misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Shinra breaks the clinch.
Shinra moves in looking to clinch but Akiyama pushes him off.
Shinra instigates a clinch.
Shinra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shinra lands a knee to the head.
Akiyama jumps guard but Shinra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama tries to clinch but Shinra moves out of range.
Shinra tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Akiyama tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shinra gets a clinch.
Shinra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shinra keeps control of Akiyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shinra tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks with his arms.
Akiyama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akiyama is trying to push Shinra away but Shinra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Shinra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shinra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama can't break the clinch.
Shinra misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama goes for a takedown attempt but Shinra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akiyama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shinra sprawls well initially but Akiyama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akiyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akiyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shinra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akiyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shinra is just riding it out for now. Akiyama eventually gives up the hold.
Akiyama wants to pass to mount but Shinra is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinra is looking to escape.
Akiyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shinra defends it well.
Akiyama stops Shinra from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shinra moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shinra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shinra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shun Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanuki Shinra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shinra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanuki Shinra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shinra 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanuki Shinra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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