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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Three Dog (ranked 85 p4p, 14 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 22 p4p, 4 weight class). Dog's entrance music is Fallout. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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209 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot. Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta. Dog avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Dog. Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range. Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dog misses with a low kick as Tsuruta jumps back. Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tsuruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog pulls Tsuruta into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted. Dog has a closed guard, preventing Tsuruta from standing up. Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position. Dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuruta controls the pace. Tsuruta postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Dog. Tsuruta tries to stand but Dog is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming. Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it. Dog feinted there with a counter leg kick. Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot. Dog drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the cage.
Dog throws a head punch that misses. Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Dog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Tsuruta.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike. Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dog fails to pull guard.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Dog.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta. A shot in the inside from Dog. Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta. Dog is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Three Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dog misses with a short punch on the inside. Dog jumps guard but Tsuruta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow. Dog scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land. Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short left from Dog. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tsuruta lands a right hand. Dog scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head. A short body shot lands from Dog as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta. Tsuruta is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage. Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dog lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right from Tsuruta. Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut. Dog misses with some punches.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside. Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dog tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Tsuruta works over Dog's head and body with a nice combination. Tsuruta throws a combination that misses and Dog counters with a nice leg kick. Dog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a straight right hand. Nice defenses there by Dog. Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tsuruta throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily. Tsuruta scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one. Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses. Three Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Dog's ribcage. Dog let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land. Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head. Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dog blocking some punches.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside. Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog. Dog jumps guard but Tsuruta stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head. Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsuruta stalling against the cage.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta has Dog pressed against the cage.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Three Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dog misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land. Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. A right hand to the body from Dog.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. Tsuruta presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land. Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuruta smiles and moves away.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head. Tsuruta moves into the clinch. Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dog lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dog misses with a short punch on the inside. Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tsuruta is working Dog over against the cage. Tsuruta cracks Dog with a nice body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tsuruta is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsuruta is stalling here.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch. Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dog blocks a body shot from Tsuruta. Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head. Dog lands a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose. Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Dog seems unphased.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dog forces Tsuruta back against the cage and clinches. Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta. Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Tsuruta is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage. Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it. Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dog throws a head punch that misses. Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head. A short right from Tsuruta. Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dog successfully pulls guard.
Dog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dog has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though. Dog being controlled here, momentarily. Tsuruta stands up from Dog's guard - Tsuruta perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head. Tsuruta looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well. Dog feinted there with a counter leg kick. Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though. Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tsuruta lands a head shot. Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tsuruta clinches. Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow. Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards. Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog blocks a body shot from Tsuruta. Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut. Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
Tsuruta gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tsuruta lands with a left to the head. Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head. Tsuruta is struggling to control the position. Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tsuruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dog up against the cage. Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body. A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land. Tsuruta blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head. Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tsuruta lands an uppercut. Tsuruta tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta. A short body shot lands from Tsuruta as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuruta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body. Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta really dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tsuruta clinches up against the cage. Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses. Dog working aggressively here.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not. Dog throws a head punch that misses. Tsuruta lands with a right to the head. Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike. Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards. Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head. Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuruta smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Three Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs. A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot. Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tsuruta cracks Dog with an open hand slap. Tsuruta with a nice cross. Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut. Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches. Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head. Tsuruta slows down the pace here.
A short right from Tsuruta. Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head. Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dog blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dog throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Dog.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Dog. Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tsuruta presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Dog. Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut. Tsuruta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Tsuruta stalling.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside. Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dog prevents a body shot from Tsuruta. The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuruta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuruta avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Tsuruta's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Dog. Dog lands a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tsuruta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog, pushing him back against the cage. Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow. Dog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsuruta to keep the fight standing. Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog blocks a body shot from Tsuruta. Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuruta. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Dog pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage. Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Tsuruta pushing down on Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Tsuruta is thwarting Dog's attempts to control the position. Dog is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Dog defends it. Tsuruta is thwarting Dog's attempts to control the position. Dog wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dog has his hands clasped together around Tsuruta's back. He's all about the action. Tsuruta is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dog desperately trying to maintain half guard. Dog wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tsuruta misses with a left hand letting Dog counter with a right hand. Dog is looking to chop away at Tsuruta's legs. Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta feints a jab promting Dog to slip. Tsuruta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dog slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tsuruta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively. Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch. Dog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsuruta's calf. Tsuruta lands with a good body shot. Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely. Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsuruta jabs Dog to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range. Tsuruta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Tsuruta backs away, Dog returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Dog closes the distance and clinches. Dog tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dog lands a body punch. Tsuruta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Dog drags the fight down to the ground.
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted. Tsuruta works a leg free and moves into half guard. Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tsuruta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta! Tomomi Tsuruta retains his light heavyweight title! After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. The defeated Three Dog had this to say: 'If it walks like a liberal, talks like a liberal and acts like a liberal, then Grumpy is a Liberal!'.
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