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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Tono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popper comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin with the Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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152 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Tono!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tono fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popper avoids it really well and circles away.
Tono throws a sloppy head kick and Popper moves out of range easily.
Popper feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Tono. Those never looked like landing.
Popper attempts a counter takedown but Tono avoids it well and moves away.
Tono shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Popper manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Tono on that attempt.
Tono swinging wildly here.
Takeshi Tono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tono fails with a takedown attempt.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Tono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tono.
Tono throws a lazy head kick
and Popper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popper pushes down on Tono's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tono wants to control but Popper is keeping busy.
Popper drops an elbow to the side of Tono's head.
Popper is taking a breather. Tono says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tono controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Popper connects with a nice short shot to Tono's temple.
Tono is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Popper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tono gets full guard.
Tono has an active guard here but Popper has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tono blocking the ground and pound attempt from Popper.
Tono is trying to stand.
Popper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Popper uses his free foot to push down on Tono's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tono.
Popper with good strikes from the mount here!
Tono is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tono tries to hold on but Popper pushes him away.
Popper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tono tries to reverse the position but Popper maintains control.
Popper lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Popper landing punches.
Tono working to try and regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper lands a couple of good shots and Tono has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper controlling the position well here. Tono rolled but Popper kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Popper has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tono has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Popper is riding his opponent, not letting Tono buck him off.
Popper struggling to land strikes to the head as Tono covers up.
Tono looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Popper slaps away a takedown attempt from Tono, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tono swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper is looking to counter the offense by Tono and move into the clinch.
Tono fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Tono.
Tono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tono misses with a looping left.
Popper is looking to counter the offense by Tono and move into the clinch.
Takeshi Tono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tono lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popper's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tono throws a lazy head kick
and Popper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Popper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popper scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Popper can't find room to land a body shot as Tono controls the action.
Popper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Popper.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tono can do to turn this around?
Tono breaks from the clinch.
Tono looks for the body kick but Popper saw that one coming.
Popper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popper circles away quickly and effectively.
Popper tries to counter by clinching up but Tono breaks away and moves out of range.
Tono throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.
Popper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tono manages to circle out of the way.
Popper moves forwards but Tono connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tono.
Popper is looking to counter the offense by Tono and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Popper. No joy for Tono on that attempt.
Popper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tono misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tono!
Popper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tono's legs.
Popper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper working away.
Popper staying calm.
Popper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tono sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono can't do much from the bottom here.
Popper grinds an elbow into Tono's temple.
Popper is looking to take a break and control but Tono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Popper is putting a hurting on Tono here, landing some big shots from side control.
Popper misses with the ground and pound.
Popper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Popper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Popper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Popper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper tries for a kimura but Tono is defending well.
Popper grinds an elbow into Tono's temple.
Popper working the head with strikes.
Popper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tono knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tono throws a poor cross that misses
and Popper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tono!
Tono keeps Popper under control for a moment.
Bung Popper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper lands some shots froms side control.
Popper swings around for an armbar but Tono sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Popper's guard.
Tono preventing the sweep.
Popper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tono manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popper is trying to keep Tono in close.
Tono wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper has momentary wrist control but Tono slips an elbow through the middle.
Tono is fighting to break Popper's control of his arms but Popper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tono working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Popper has Tono pulled in close to control his posture.
Popper looking for a sweep. Not yet Popper, not yet.
Tono trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tono controlling from the top position.
Bung Popper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tono stopping the sweep attempt from Popper.
Popper is pulling down on Tono's head to control his posture.
Tono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tono's guard.
Tono wants to stand and escape but Popper is having none of it.
Popper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tono working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono looks to land a body kick but Popper moved away.
Popper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tono sprawls and moves away.
Tono looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Popper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tono shoots in looking for a takedown. Popper tries to sprawl out of it but Tono keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tono or perhaps it was just good defense by Popper, which made it look bad.
Tono looks to throw a body kick
and Popper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Popper struggles to land a body shot inside as Tono controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tono tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Popper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeshi Tono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tono is trying to drag Popper to the mat but Popper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Tono.
Tono throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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