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Event:
Rage 2
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Tanaka scores with a punch to the head.
Juiced Dilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilly throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Dilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilly misses with the combination.
Tanaka tries to counter with a clinch but Dilly shakes him off and moves away.
Tanaka cracks Dilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilly swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka scores with a nice right hand.
Dilly tries to move into range but Tanaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dilly napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ROC2#Dilly is rocked!#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dilly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.
Tanaka is working Dilly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Dilly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dilly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dilly seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanaka tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dilly's coaches at Hyperbolic Time Chamber have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tanaka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilly tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Tanaka in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dilly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nobunaga Tanaka!
An out of breath Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 255
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Por Pramuk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Por Pramuk manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Por Pramuk (4) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka tries to bench press Por Pramuk off him but Por Pramuk keeps the position.
Por Pramuk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanaka has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying to get an arm triangle but Tanaka is defending well.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka manages to get back to half guard.
Tanaka is refusing to be controlled, as Por Pramuk sits in half guard.
Tanaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Por Pramuk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Tanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Por Pramuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Por Pramuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Por Pramuk stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Por Pramuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle here but Por Pramuk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (7) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Por Pramuk's best efforts.
Por Pramuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Por Pramuk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Por Pramuk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (10) vs (0) Tanaka#SUB#
Por Pramuk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Por Pramuk tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Por Pramuk tries to move to mount but Tanaka blocks the move with his legs.
Tanaka gets back to half guard.
Por Pramuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Tanaka won't allow Por Pramuk to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Por Pramuk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Por Pramuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Por Pramuk wants to take a breather but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka gets full guard.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Por Pramuk tries to pass.
Por Pramuk is looking to pass into half guard but Tanaka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tanaka is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (10) vs (2) Tanaka
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5##SUB2#
Tanaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Por Pramuk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (12) vs (2) Tanaka
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (12) vs (4) Tanaka
Por Pramuk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Por Pramuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Por Pramuk's legs - danger averted.
Tanaka advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (12) vs (7) Tanaka
Por Pramuk is looking for a sweep.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuk keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Por Pramuk prevents Tanaka from improving position.
Por Pramuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Por Pramuk prevents Tanaka from moving into mount.
Por Pramuk is looking for a sweep.
Tanaka wants to control but Por Pramuk is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanaka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Por Pramuk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Por Pramuk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Por Pramuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Por Pramuk working for a triangle but Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T8#
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.
Tanaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Tanaka advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Por Pramuk defends it well.
Tanaka works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (12) vs (10) Tanaka
Tanaka prevents Por Pramuk from getting the reversal.
Tanaka looking to control but Por Pramuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Por Pramuk tries to lock up and control but Tanaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Tanaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Por Pramuk is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Tanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Por Pramuk manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tanaka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Por Pramuk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tanaka but great work by Por Pramuk. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Por Pramuk (16) vs (10) Tanaka
Por Pramuk controls the position.
Tanaka tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Por Pramuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanaka prevents Por Pramuk from moving into mount. #T11#
Tanaka sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is working for a kimura but Tanaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Por Pramuk is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanaka has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Por Pramuk keeps him under control.
Tanaka gets back to full guard.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Por Pramuk has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Por Pramuk passes Tanaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Por Pramuk is looking to advance position but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka is not content to let Por Pramuk control the position.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Por Pramuk is controlling well.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Por Pramuk pushes down on Tanaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Por Pramuk is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tanaka gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Por Pramuk takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Post fight, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stared into the camera and said 'I'd like to thank the team. They really helped me train hard! '. |
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Event:
CACC 241
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Konstantinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but Konstantinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Konstantinov (2) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konstantinov defends it easily.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konstantinov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tanaka has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Tanaka looking to control.
Konstantinov controlling from the top position.
Tanaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at The Crucible inform us that Tanaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konstantinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Konstantinov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Tanaka pushes a forearm under Konstantinov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Konstantinov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Our winner, Nobunaga Tanaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jafar forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Jafar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jafar pulls guard successfully.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka passes into half guard.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Jafar tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jafar defends it well. #T1#
Tanaka trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka passes into half guard.
Jafar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (0) vs (4) Jafar
Tanaka is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Jafar doesn't have the hooks in and Tanaka manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (2) vs (4) Jafar
Tanaka is looking to advance position but Jafar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (2) vs (8) Jafar
Jafar trying to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jafar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (2) vs (11) Jafar#SUB2#
Jafar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tanaka rolls, trying to escape but Jafar keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jafar working for a choke but Tanaka is defending well. #T3#
Jafar is hanging on to Tanaka's back as he tries to escape.
Will Jafar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tanaka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jafar is controlling the pace.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanaka moves into full guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.#T4#
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanaka's guard.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Tanaka is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tanaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T7#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Jafar stays in close to Tanaka's body and controls the position.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.#T9#
Jafar trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10##SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Tanaka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (2) vs (14) Jafar
Jafar controls the position.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jafar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tanaka (2) vs (16) Jafar
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jafar prevents Tanaka from getting the reversal.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Tanaka is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Tanaka gets back to half guard.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jafar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar pushing down on Tanaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jafar in particular looking to stall.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 16 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rodionovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodionovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodionovich is trying to pull guard but Tanaka has him pressed against the ropes.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grachyov Rodionovich.#TD2#
Rodionovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodionovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodionovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodionovich, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka stands and throws Rodionovich's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (3) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodionovich! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tanaka (5) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka wants to control but instead Rodionovich manages to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodionovich is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
Rodionovich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodionovich wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodionovich tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg.
Rodionovich is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodionovich trying to control from the bottom.
Tanaka is keen to just control but Rodionovich is a slippery customer.
Tanaka works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (8) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodionovich is looking to escape. #T3#
Rodionovich has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (11) vs (0) Rodionovich
Tanaka is hanging on to Rodionovich's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Tanaka 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, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Rodionovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tanaka controlling the positon.#T4##SUB#
Rodionovich is in a bad position with Tanaka working for a choke. Rodionovich manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (11) vs (2) Rodionovich
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tanaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka wants to control the position but Rodionovich says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rodionovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tanaka has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Tanaka controlling the position well.
Tanaka trying to hold on to Rodionovich's head to control him but Rodionovich postures up.
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodionovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodionovich's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (15) vs (2) Rodionovich
I really don't envy Rodionovich right now.
Rodionovich staying busy and making it hard for Tanaka to control. #SUB#
Tanaka 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, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6##SUB#
Rodionovich fending off the submission attempt from Tanaka.
Rodionovich wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanaka gets his hands free. #SUB#
Rodionovich defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (15) vs (4) Rodionovich#SUB#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodionovich defends it easily.#T7#
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Rodionovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodionovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #T8#
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodionovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (17) vs (4) Rodionovich
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodionovich trying to control the position.
Tanaka forces his way into half guard.
Rodionovich is trying to control but Tanaka manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (20) vs (4) Rodionovich
Rodionovich wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.#T9#
Rodionovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanaka trying to control but Rodionovich is having none of it. #T10##SUB#
Tanaka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rodionovich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rodionovich! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (20) vs (6) Rodionovich#SUB2#
Rodionovich has gone for a leg lock! Tanaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodionovich's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (22) vs (6) Rodionovich
Rodionovich has Tanaka pulled in close to control his posture.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Rodionovich is keeping the position.#T11#
Rodionovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodionovich looking to control.
Tanaka trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodionovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Rodionovich's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodionovich looking to control.
#T13#
Tanaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Tanaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodionovich dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (22) vs (8) Rodionovich
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Rodionovich from controlling successfully. #T14#
Rodionovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodionovich is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rodionovich is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Nobunaga Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tanaka shoots in and bounces Hughes off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Tanaka#SUB#
Hughes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tanaka escapes and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Tanaka
Tanaka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hughes's legs. #SUB2#
Tanaka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tanaka is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hughes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tanaka gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hughes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tanaka lets go of the hold and Hughes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Kenobi slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kenobi tried to score with a low kick but Tanaka checks it.
Kenobi scores with a nice strike.
Kenobi scores with a hook.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kenobi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Tanaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kenobi pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Kenobi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Kenobi tries to work over Tanaka's front leg with a kick but Tanaka checks it.
Kenobi scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kenobi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kenobi counters with an outside leg kick.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Tanaka is looking for the big counter here.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Kenobi shows good takedown defense.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
Kenobi connects with a looping right hand.
Kenobi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Kenobi.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanaka.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenobi. That snapped Tanaka's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenobi. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Kenobi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka needs to keep his hands up - Kenobi had a free shot at his head there.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenobi.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi is looking to land body kicks.
Kenobi looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Kenobi punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks. #TD2#
Tanaka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kenobi throws Tanaka to one side and escapes!
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Tanaka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenobi's half guard.#ES#
Kenobi pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Kenobi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses
and Kenobi counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenobi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kenobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Kenobi and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tanaka pulls Kenobi into guard.
Tanaka has a closed guard, preventing Kenobi from standing up.
Tanaka controlling the position.
Kenobi trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Tanaka is trying to keep Kenobi in close.
Kenobi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kenobi won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenobi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenobi throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Kenobi connects with a looping right hand.
Tanaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanaka.#CUT2#It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.#CL2#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenobi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenobi tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Kenobi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Kenobi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenobi with the inside leg kick.
Tanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Kenobi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Kenobi leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tanaka.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenobi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Kenobi throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Tanaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt - Kenobi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenobi.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenobi as he jumps to the side.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Kenobi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenobi.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Kenobi sprawls well.#T4#
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenobi.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Kenobi scores with a jab. Tanaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenobi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tanaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kenobi to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenobi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kenobi counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka is looking for the big counter here.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka closes the distance but Kenobi moves to the side
and Kenobi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka cracks a nice hook into Kenobi's ribs.
Kenobi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tanaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanaka fails with the takedown
and Kenobi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Kenobi lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kenobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenobi scores with a hook.
Tanaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanaka is defended easily by Kenobi.
Kenobi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenobi finish him?
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
Kenobi thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi. #T2#
Kenobi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanaka looks for a takedown but Kenobi sprawls well.
Tanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenobi's waist but Kenobi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenobi. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tanaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kenobi - the referee stops the clock and Tanaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kenobi. Tanaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenobi circles away.
Kenobi scores with a jab. Tanaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nobunaga Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Kenobi and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka tries to circle away but Kenobi has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Kenobi manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenobi.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Kenobi is avoiding it.
Kenobi leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenobi as he jumps to the side. #T4#
A lazy left from Kenobi finds it's target.
Kenobi scores with a hook.
Tanaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenobi is fending him off so far but Tanaka persists. Nope, Kenobi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
As Tanaka backs away, Kenobi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Kenobi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenobi thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Tanaka throws a lazy head kick
and Kenobi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenobi connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenobi, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PFC 207 Krison vs Stone
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Tanaka's body.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Tanaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tanaka gets control of Murhaa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tanaka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murhaa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Murhaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
Tanaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Tanaka stands up from Murhaa's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Murhaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Murhaa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tanaka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Tanaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murhaa pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Murhaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Murhaa gets to his feet - Tanaka follows without any prompting.
Murhaa throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka misses with the combination.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murhaa's coach down at GachiClub was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murhaa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Tanaka pulls guard.
Tanaka is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
Murhaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Murhaa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Tanaka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka looks to land a strike but Murhaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Murhaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Tanaka's belly button to the back.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Murhaa sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murhaa enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murhaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murhaa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tanaka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murhaa is trying to maintain the position but Tanaka is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murhaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Murhaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka preventing the sweep.
Tanaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Tanaka stays in close to Murhaa's body and controls the position.
Murhaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhaa, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhaa wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Murhaa #CL#
and Tanaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Tanaka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murhaa can't fight it off and eventually Tanaka manages to take the fight to the floor. Murhaa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tanaka manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Murhaa tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg. #T3##SU#
Tanaka postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Murhaa to stand up.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobunaga Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Tanaka's torso.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tanaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Tanaka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murhaa!
Nobunaga Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa is trying to work for a sweep but Tanaka has mounted him!
Tanaka content just to control the position here.
Murhaa is squirming around, avoiding Tanaka's attempts to control the action.
Murhaa is working to get back to half guard.
Murhaa wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nobunaga Tanaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Tanaka avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka has his takedown stuffed
and Murhaa counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobunaga Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side. #T1#
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Tanaka's torso.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murhaa quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Murhaa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Tanaka steps away.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Tanaka counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paul Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Murhaa has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Tanaka avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Tanaka steps away.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanaka with a poor takedown
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Tanaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanaka down.
Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murhaa defends well and Tanaka ends up having to push Murhaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanaka's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Tanaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhaa pinned against the cage. Murhaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa 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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Event:
PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubota drops his hands momentarily and Tanaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Kubota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Tanaka jumps back.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Kubota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
A jab from Kubota misses.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tanaka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Kubota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Tanaka throws a low kick, looking for Kubota's leg but Kubota calmly moves out of range.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota sets himself, and Tanaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Kubota avoids it this time.
Kubota tries to score with a low kick but Tanaka moves his leg out of the way.
Kubota dodges the punch combination from Tanaka.
Kubota wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota is looking to counter punch.
Tanaka works the jab nicely.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
A good leg kick by Kubota. #CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Kubota wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kubota.
Kubota tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubota.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
#BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kubota throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Tanaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kubota momentarily.
Tanaka lands a slapping body shot.
Kubota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Tanaka throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubota circles away.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kubota is able to avoid easily.
Kubota throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Tanaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kubota throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kubota with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka. #TD2#
Tanaka looking to score a takedown here. Kubota is defending well but Tanaka drives through and ends up in Kubota's guard.#ES#
Kubota pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kubotas head.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubota just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takeru Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
Kubota scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Tanaka.
Tanaka cracks Kubota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka misses the jab.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Tanaka's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kubota swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
#T4#
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Kubota walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to land a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Kubota is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Kubota wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Kubota connects with a leg kick.
Kubota lands with a straight right. Tanaka didn't see that one coming.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Kubota checks it.
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota throws a lazy body kick
and Tanaka counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kubota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Kubota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Tanaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanaka should have avoided that one.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kubota connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Kubota avoids it.
Tanaka ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanaka is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kubota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kubota counters with a leg kick.
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!
Kubota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanaka thuds a left hand into Kubota's body.#T1#
Tanaka is looking to slow Kubota down with leg kicks.
Tanaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kubota at a distance.
Kubota stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kubota keeps Tanaka at a distance using the push kick.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Kubota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Tanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kubota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kubota slips under a jab from Tanaka.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Kubota coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Kubota.
Tanaka walks into a jab.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tanaka checks it well.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Tanaka misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
A big right from Kubota misses.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKubota.
Kubota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kubota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota cracks Tanaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Kubota misses.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
A jab from Kubota misses.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Kubota steps away.#TD2#
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into Kubota's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kubota wants to stand but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka works over Kubota with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanaka lands a couple of digs.
Tanaka stops Kubota from standing up. #ES#
Kubota pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka connects with a single shot there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a nice hook to Kubota's body. Kubota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanaka. That one must have hurt.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Kubota should have avoided that one.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kubota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota catches Tanaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kubota throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
Kubota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota motions for Tanaka to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota slips a jab from Tanaka.
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka tries to counter with a clinch but Kubota shakes him off and moves away.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Kubota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Jab by Kubota.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Kubota.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kubota jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Tanaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
Kubota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kubota.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body. Kubota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kubota lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Kubota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick from Tanaka.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Jab from Kubota.
Tanaka punishes Kubota's body with a nice straight punch.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Nice body kick there by Tanaka.#T3#
Kubota misses with a body shot
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka clobbers Kubota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Kubota checks it.
Kubota defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Kubota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanaka on the side of the head.
Tanaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Kubota thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kubota there.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Nice straight punches there by Tanaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanaka.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Kubota seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota lands a front kick.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Kubota tries to score with a low kick but Tanaka moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kubota cracks Tanaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Tanaka throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Kubota fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tanaka just manages to avoid it.
Kubota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota lands the left hand.
Kubota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takeru Kubota.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubota, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota 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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Event:
PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Tanaka catches Fairbanks right on the button with a cross.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanaka's head backwards.
Tanaka connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Fairbanks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanaka clobbers Fairbanks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fairbanks looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
A jab from Fairbanks misses.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairbanks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Fairbanks avoids it.
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!
A nice leg kick from Tanaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Fairbanks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairbanks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Fairbanks's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Fairbanks moved away.
Fairbanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks is pushing Tanaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka works on Fairbanks's body with a couple of short punches.
Fairbanks digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairbanks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Fairbanks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fairbanks wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Desmond Fairbanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Fairbanks is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Fairbanks off the cage and back into range.
Fairbanks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Fairbanks ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Fairbanks.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Fairbanks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fairbanks slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Fairbanks does no damage.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Fairbanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tanaka scores with the left hand. Fairbanks knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Fairbanks.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Fairbanks misses with a kick to the body.
Fairbanks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
Tanaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairbanks throws a leg kick but Tanaka checks it.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Fairbanks throws the kick towards the body but Tanaka avoids it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Tanaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks connects with a leg kick.
Fairbanks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanaka.
A clash of legs there as Tanaka blocks the low kick.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka throws the kick towards the body but Fairbanks avoids it.
Fairbanks looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Fairbanks sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nobunaga Tanaka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fairbanks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.
Fairbanks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tanaka just manages to avoid it.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks tries to counter by clinching up but Tanaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Fairbanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairbanks. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Fairbanks steps away.
Fairbanks lands with a right hand.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Fairbanks works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Fairbanks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairbanks throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Fairbanks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fairbanks down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks misses with a few strikes there.
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.
Fairbanks tries to land a body kick
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka with the inside leg kick.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanaka.
#T1#
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Fairbanks slips under a jab.
Fairbanks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fairbanks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Fairbanks.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka cracks Fairbanks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fairbanks moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Fairbanks checks a leg kick.
Fairbanks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka scores with a one two! Fairbanks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fairbanks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.#T2#
Tanaka scores with a jab to the head.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Fairbanks checks it.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fairbanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Fairbanks moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Tanaka finds it's way through Fairbanks's defenses.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Fairbanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tanaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fairbanks lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.#TD2#
Tanaka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Tanaka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fairbanks wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka drags him back down.#T3#
Tanaka is putting a hurting on Fairbanks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fairbanks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanaka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairbanks is trying to get back to half guard.#ES#
Fairbanks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka lands the left hand.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Fairbanks checks it.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tanaka lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass. #T4#
Tanaka slips nicely into half guard.
Fairbanks tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg.
Tanaka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fairbanks is trying to maintain the position but Tanaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Fairbanks wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka drops an elbow to the side of Fairbanks's head. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura but Fairbanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tanaka to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Tanaka connects with a nice short shot to Fairbanks's temple.
Fairbanks is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanaka lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka swings for the body but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Fairbanks misses with a straight right.
Fairbanks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Fairbanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Fairbanks.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka blocks a leg kick.
Fairbanks throws a solid leg kick but Tanaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fairbanks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Fairbanks is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanaka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fairbanks sneaks back into half guard.
Tanaka uses his free foot to push down on Fairbanks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Fairbanks really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tanaka looking to control but Fairbanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fairbanks is looking to get to half guard.
Desmond Fairbanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka won't let Fairbanks get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tanaka looking to control but Fairbanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanaka prevents Fairbanks from getting the reversal.
Fairbanks wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fairbanks looks a forlorn figure.
#ES#
Fairbanks bucks Tanaka off and manages to get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Tanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka throws a low kick, looking for Fairbanks's leg but Fairbanks calmly moves out of range.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairbanks checks it well.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairbanks.
Fairbanks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Fairbanks slips under a jab.
And Fairbanks counters with a quick kick to the body but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka pushes Fairbanks away with a front kick.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka catches Fairbanks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka connects with the punch.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Fairbanks throws out a powerful jab.
Tanaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fairbanks, as that shot connected.
Tanaka thuds a left hand into Fairbanks's body.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Fairbanks's shoulder, as Fairbanks tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Tanaka.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka throws a jab when Fairbanks was well out of range.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Fairbanks tries to move into range but Tanaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fairbanks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Tanaka defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka throws a combination. Fairbanks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fairbanks slips a jab from Tanaka.
Fairbanks throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.#TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fairbanks quickly recovers to half guard.
Fairbanks is trying to stand.
Fairbanks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tanaka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tanaka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fairbanks flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fairbanks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fairbanks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nobunaga Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka wants to control but Fairbanks is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
A very excited looking Nobunaga Tanaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 186 Krison vs Coker
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Boaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Boaz moved away.
Boaz lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Boaz.
A swing and a miss from Boaz.
Boaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Boaz clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boaz blocking some punches.
#TD#
Boaz lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaz passes Tanaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boaz prevents Tanaka from improving his position.
Boaz stalling.
Tanaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is defending well. #T1#
Tanaka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Boaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boaz is aware though and is defending well.
Tanaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Boaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Tanaka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boaz wants to take a breather but Tanaka is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz is looking to advance position but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka is staying active underneath Boaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka is trying to keep Boaz in close.
Boaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boaz forces his way into half guard.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.#T4#
Boaz advances position into side control!
Boaz trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
Boaz tries to advance to mount but Tanaka denies him.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tanaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boaz won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaz stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tanaka tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz 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.#R2#
Boaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Boaz tries to land a leg kick but Tanaka saw it coming and moves away.
Boaz tries to score with a low kick but Tanaka moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Boaz has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Boaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka'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.
Boaz tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka jumps guard but Boaz stands there with Tanaka around his waist. Tanaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boaz tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Boaz.
Tanaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boaz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Boaz wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
Boaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Tanaka taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Boaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanaka gets through Boaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boaz lands a nice uppercut.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
Tanaka has Boaz pressed against the cage, preventing Boaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Boaz.
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.
Boaz blocks an uppercut.
Boaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Boaz gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
Boaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanaka has Boaz pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Boaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Boaz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard.
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Boaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Boaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boaz trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boaz wants to hit a sweep here but Tanaka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boaz there!
Boaz regains half guard.
Boaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tanaka pushes down on Boaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanaka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Boaz pushes his legs off easily.
Boaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanaka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tanaka with a jab.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Boaz tries to land a front kick but Tanaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka lands with a straight right. Boaz didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Tanaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Boaz shakes it off.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into Boaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz is controlling Tanaka's posture.#SUB#
Boaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Boaz.#T1#
Boaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tanaka has his foot on Boaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boaz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boaz won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boaz defends it easily.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boaz moves nicely into side control.
Boaz trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Boaz taking a breather here.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tanaka tries to get to full guard but Boaz has control of the leg.
Boaz wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boaz's back!#SUB2#
Tanaka is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tanaka controlling well, preventing Boaz from escaping the position.
Boaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanaka's guard. Nice work there by Boaz.
Boaz preventing the sweep.
Boaz trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Boaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boaz defends well.
Boaz looking to sit in guard and control but Tanaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tanaka forces his way into half guard.
Boaz tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
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. Tanaka connects with a nice short shot to Boaz's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
An out of breath Wamberto Boaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFC 179 Bathory vs Fitzpatrick
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
Tanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Nice jab there from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka throws a solid leg kick but Trump takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanaka.
Trump checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Trump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trump checks the leg kick.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trump takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hillary Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump checks a low kick from Tanaka.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanaka, as that shot connected.
Tanaka works the jab nicely.
Tanaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trump momentarily.
Trump takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Trump is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trump lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanaka off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trump.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka scores with a jab. Trump acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Trump misses its target.
Trump slips under a jab.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump slips under a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking to slow Trump down with leg kicks.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Jab from Tanaka.#TD2#
Trump gets caught napping as Tanaka dives in and scores a takedown. Trump manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka lands a couple of elbows.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Trump blocks nicely. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanaka defends well.
Trump looking to control.
Tanaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump controlling the position.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanaka with a nice head shot there.
Trump looking to control.
Tanaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Tanaka is working Trump over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanaka works over Trump with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanaka postures up and lands a big shot to Trump's brow. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tanaka passes into half guard.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Tanaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanaka is working away from the top position though.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanaka is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Tanaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanaka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Tanaka misses
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Tanaka wants to clinch but Trump slips to the side
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanaka. That's going to slow Trump down.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanaka connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Tanaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Trump sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hillary Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trump but Trump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Trump checks it.
A combination from Trump does no damage. #T2#
Trump misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Trump tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.
Trump keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trump avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Trump scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanaka should have avoided that one.
Trump digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
Trump fails to land with a series of punches.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy body kick from Tanaka
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Trump is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Trump checks it.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trump's waist but Trump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Hillary Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a jab to the head.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanaka thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tanaka throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Trump is looking to counter punch.
Trump scores with a nice strike.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Trump takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nobunaga Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trump blocks a jab.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tanaka with a nice cross.
Trump lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Trump shakes it off.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.#T1#
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Trump staying out of range there.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanaka wants to land a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
Trump was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Trump lands with a cross.
Trump ducks right into an uppercut from Tanaka.
A left lands for Trump.
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka cracks Trump with a good jab.
Trump blocks a leg kick.
Trump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trump.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trump.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Tanaka slips a straight right by Trump.
Trump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Trump looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Trump looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Trump misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Tanaka has Trump up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Trump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Trump blocks with his arms.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Trump improves position.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanaka is trying to stall.
Tanaka jumps guard but Trump turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump misses with some punches.
Trump lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Trump turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka avoiding damage as Trump throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Tanaka jumps into guard, dragging Trump to the mat.
#SUB2#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Trump sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tanaka doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Trump paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tanaka - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A very excited looking Nobunaga Tanaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka misses with a double jab
and Ibu counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tanaka - just one landing.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Ibu 's knee.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Tanaka stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu lands with a cross. #T1#
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu lands a head kick. Tanaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibu takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
We've been informed that Ibu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Ibu circles away.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Tanaka.
Ibu punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ibu tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Ibu feints and then cracks Tanaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanaka down.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tanaka counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Tanaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanaka's head.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Ibu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibu tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanaka takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Tanaka thows a leg kick but Ibu checks it
and Ibu counters with a body kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Tanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ibu's guard.
Tanaka passes Ibu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Ibu pushes Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
It looked like Tanaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanaka cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu cracks the inside of Tanaka's front leg.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ibu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibu.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Tanaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Tanaka misses. #T3#
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibu works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIbu.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Ibu feints and then cracks Tanaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanaka down.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Ibu lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu lands with a slapping head kick.
Tanaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Tanaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Tanaka knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanaka off the cage and back into range.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
A solid body kick from Ibu.
Ibu moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Ibu takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Ibu catches Tanaka right on the button with a cross.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ibu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Tanaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu lands a head kick. Tanaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Ibu cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka backing away here, and Ibu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka motions for Ibu to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a low kick but Tanaka avoids it.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Tanaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
Ibu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Tanaka misses with the body kick
and Ibu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a jab. Ibu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Tanaka's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Tanaka clinches. #T4#
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Tanaka.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Tanaka trying to stall but Ibu improves his position.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Ibu holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Tanaka pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu 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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Event:
PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong connects with a crisp jab.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Tanaka scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Payakarakatong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Payakarakatong slips the punch.#T1#
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Tanaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Tanaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tanaka throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Payakarakatong lands with a right hand.
Payakarakatong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanaka backs up against the cage.
Payakarakatong lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payakarakatong being controlled against the cage.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Payakarakatong gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.#T4#
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Payakarakatong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakarakatong swings widly with a right hand
and Tanaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakarakatong.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakarakatong. That snapped Tanaka's head back.
Tanaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka moves forwards but Payakarakatong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Tanaka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakarakatong counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Payakarakatong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tanaka will feel that in the morning.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakarakatong misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Payakarakatong. Beautiful body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Tanaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanaka catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
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!
Payakarakatong leaves his chin hanging out and Tanaka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Payakarakatong crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 156 Fett vs Wright
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Tanaka moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt - Murhaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tanaka blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Tanaka coming out on top.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Tanaka jumps back.
Tanaka thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
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!
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Tanaka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Tanaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick there by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Murhaa swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tanaka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tanaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murhaa's calf.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
Murhaa blocks the body kick.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Murhaa improves position.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand. #ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Murhaa gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Murhaa gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Tanaka looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Murhaa is defending well. Tanaka quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Murhaa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tanaka celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 150 Urani vs Yamaguchi
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov sizes up Tanaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nordskov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Nordskov checks it.
Tanaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Tanaka.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nordskov.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Nordskov - just one landing. #T1#
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice cross by Nordskov.
Nordskov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Nordskov gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Tanaka.
As Tanaka backs away, Nordskov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov catches Tanaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tanaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
Tanaka gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordskov gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
A short right from Tanaka.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tanaka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nordskov has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nordskov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Tanaka tries to get to full guard but Nordskov has control of the leg.
Tanaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Tanaka misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov cracks Tanaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanaka should have avoided that one.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Tanaka lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov jabs at Tanaka's body.
Tanaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov connects with a crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Tanaka avoids it.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tanaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Tanaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov drops his hands momentarily and Tanaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nordskov thumps Tanaka with a low kick.#T2#
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Nordskov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nordskov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nordskov scores with a nice right hand.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tanaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Tanaka misses with a straight right. #T3#
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Good work by Nordskov as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanaka lands an overhand right.
Tanaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanaka on the side of the head.
Tanaka defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.#T4#
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nordskov quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nordskov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nordskov won't allow Tanaka to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Nordskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Tanaka checks it.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Tanaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka with the counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Nordskov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanaka, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
Tanaka scores with a hook.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Nordskov thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanaka's head.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Nordskov jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Nordskov moved away.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Nordskov.#T4#
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Nordskov rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mads Nordskov thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 144 Curry vs Tuala
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tanaka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sensei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka cracks Sensei with an open hand slap.
Sensei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sensei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanaka scores with a jab.
Sensei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sensei misses with a straight right.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sensei's sensitive parts.
Sensei throws a good cross that connects.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Sensei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka tries to improve position but can't.
Sensei trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
Sensei is chipping away with strikes.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensei is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sensei cracks Tanaka with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Sensei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sensei off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Sensei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tanaka gets his hands free as Sensei looks to control.
I really don't envy Sensei right now.
#T2#
Tanaka scores with punches from the back.
Tanaka not allowing Sensei to control his hands.
Sensei can't escape the position.
Sensei is trapped and Tanaka is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tanaka is persistently looking for the submission but Sensei is defending it well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanaka 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, Sensei has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tanaka lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
You can see the frustration on Sensei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Tanaka lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tanaka is looking to control Sensei but Sensei is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tanaka gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Tanaka lands shots from the back. #ROC2#
Sensei is rocked!
Tanaka connects with a couple of big shots that have Sensei covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Sensei! Tanaka fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A very excited looking Nobunaga Tanaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 138 Slurper vs Puller
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanaka.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tanaka jabs Yoshida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Yoshida throws a wild body kick that Tanaka sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Yoshida slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanaka's sensitive parts.
Tanaka moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Tanaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yoshida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Yoshida is working away.
Yoshida told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Tanaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshida, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Yoshida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tanaka's best efforts.
Tanaka throwing shots but Yoshida is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanaka trying to mount his opponent but Yoshida defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tanaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Tanaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoshida's head. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Well, if Tanaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Yoshida is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida is concentrating on defense, preventing Tanaka from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Yoshida takes one on the button.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Tanaka avoids it.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Yoshida jumps back.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Tanaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanaka down.
Tanaka moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanaka tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Yoshida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Tanaka misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
Takashi Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Yoshida thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tanaka keeps Yoshida at a distance using the push kick.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Tanaka's belly button to the back.
Yoshida throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Yoshida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshida checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
#CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Yoshida against the cage.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Tanaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Yoshida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshida circles away.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
Yoshida throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshida.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. Tanaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Tanaka takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida slips a jab from Tanaka.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshida thuds his shin into the meat of Tanaka's side.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka with a jab.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Yoshida.
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Yoshida saw that one coming.
Tanaka shoots in but Yoshida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nobunaga Tanaka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoshida connects with a single shot there.
Tanaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yoshida at a distance.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Tanaka defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Yoshida pushes him off.
A combination from Yoshida does no damage.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target. #T1#
Tanaka throws the kick towards the body but Yoshida avoids it.
Yoshida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida lands a nice shot that snaps Tanaka's head back.
#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yoshida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoshida.
Tanaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Tanaka takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Yoshida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Tanaka scores with a head kick. Yoshida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Tanaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Yoshida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tanaka will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka motions for Yoshida to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Tanaka takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Tanaka connects with the punch.
Tanaka cracks a nice hook into Yoshida's ribs.
Tanaka throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Yoshida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tanaka motions for Yoshida to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanaka thows a body kick. Yoshida tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshida blocks the leg kick.
Yoshida swings widly with a right hand
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Tanaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Tanaka throws a series of strikes that have Yoshida backpedaling.
Tanaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Yoshida. That snapped Tanaka's head back.
Yoshida wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Tanaka as he checks the leg kick.
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yoshida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Yoshida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobunaga Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takashi Yoshida.
I think Yoshida 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
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Event:
PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Podolski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaj's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka lands a jab.
Podolski throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a front kick aimed at Podolski's knee but Podolski avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Podolski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Tanaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Podolski jumps back.
A big right from Podolski misses.
Tanaka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Podolski defends it well.
Tanaka lands an overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Podolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Podolski throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Podolski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Podolski.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Podolski is retaining full guard.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Podolski holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Podolski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Podolski trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Podolski is controlling well.
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.#T3#
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Podolski wants to stand but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Podolski is keeping the position.
Podolski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tanaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Podolski blocks nicely.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanaka pushes down on Podolski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tanaka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Podolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka digs a good body shot into Podolski's ribs.
Tanaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Podolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Podolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Podolski if he has to take too many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tanaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Podolski.
Podolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Podolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanaka at a distance.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 misses with a low kick.
Podolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Podolski is looking to wear down Tanaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Podolski moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Podolski throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Podolski blocks it well.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
Tanaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Podolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Tanaka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Podolski!#ES#
Podolski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Podolski as he avoids it easily.
Podolski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka throws a jab when Podolski was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Tanaka.
Podolski tried to score with a low kick but Tanaka checks it.#T2#
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka throws a hook but Podolski blocks it.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Podolski ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Podolski moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanaka.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Podolski sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Podolski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tanaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Podolski back against the cage.
Tanaka digs a right hand underneath Podolski's ribcage. Podolski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Podolski.
Podolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Podolski working aggressively here.
Podolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka gets through Podolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Tanaka lands with a left to the head.
Podolski lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
Tanaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Podolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Podolski avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Podolski can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
Podolski pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Podolski avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Podolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Tanaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Podolski is defending well.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Podolski has double underhooks.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Podolski.
Podolski tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Podolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Podolski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Podolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka trying to stall but Podolski improves his position.
Podolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nobunaga Tanaka has been cut.
Podolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nobunaga Tanaka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Podolski moved out of range nicely.
Podolski cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Podolski checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka throws a chopping leg kick but Podolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Podolski is looking to counter punch.
Tanaka throws an off balance right hand
and Podolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Podolski swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski scores with a body shot.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Podolski.
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Podolski.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Podolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Podolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Podolski. Podolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Podolski's hands.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Podolski swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
Tanaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Podolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Podolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanaka's hands.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Podolski tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Tanaka finds it's way through Podolski's defenses.
Podolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Podolski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanaka is able to avoid easily.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Podolski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Podolski.#CL#
Podolski rushes Tanaka and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Podolski - that landed with a thud.
Podolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michail Podolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Podolski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanaka's efforts to push away.
Tanaka blocks the elbow strike.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Podolski blocks it.
Podolski blocking some punches.
#T3#
Podolski lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Podolski avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Podolski can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka avoids the elbow strike from Podolski, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Podolski.
Tanaka lands with a left to the head.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Podolski to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Podolski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Podolski.
Podolski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Podolski tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Podolski lands an elbow inside.
Podolski lands a shoulder strike.
Podolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tanaka manages to break the clinch.
Podolski moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Tanaka coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Podolski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Podolski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Podolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Podolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Podolski lands with a good body shot.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Podolski lands a slapping body shot.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Tanaka checks it.
A low kick from Tanaka misses
and Podolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanaka thuds a left hand into Podolski's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Podolski.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Podolski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Podolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A victorious Michail Podolski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tanaka catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Da Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tanaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Da Silva.
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Tanaka trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Da Silva is pressing down on Tanaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanaka thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Tanaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the body
and Da Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Tanaka lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
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!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Tanaka defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Da Silva defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka lunges at Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Da Silva motions for Tanaka to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanaka, as that shot connected.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka looks to throw a body kick
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Silva misses its target.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka misses with a looping right.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tanaka swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.#T2#
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Da Silva with a jab.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.#T3#
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanaka throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Tanaka.#T4#
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Tanaka throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka throws a combination. Da Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tanaka throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
An inside leg kick from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Jab by Da Silva.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tanaka misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range. #T2#
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Tanaka jumps back.
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Da Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva. #T3#
Tanaka throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Da Silva throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.#T4#
Da Silva lands a high kick!
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Da Silva throws a head kick that Tanaka semi-blocks.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Tanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Tanaka ducks straight into an uppercut from Da Silva and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tanaka manages to regain guard straight away.
Tanaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nobunaga Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanaka 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoshida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka connects with a jab.
Yoshida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Tanaka saw it coming and moves away.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanaka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Tanaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoshida moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Tanaka.
Yoshida lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Yoshida jumps back.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Tanaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tanaka tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Tanaka takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Tanaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
Yoshida scores with a jab. Tanaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
A counter left hand to the body from Tanaka misses its target.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Tanaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yoshida scores with a jab.#CL#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka works on Yoshida's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka has Yoshida pressed against the cage, preventing Yoshida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Tanaka lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from Tanaka.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Yoshida tries a quick counter leg kick but Tanaka is wise to it.
Tanaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
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 throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshida.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Yoshida saw that one coming.
Tanaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yoshida throws a chopping leg kick but Tanaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Tanaka as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Tanaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanaka. That one must have hurt.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka throws a chopping leg kick but Yoshida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoshida scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka connects with a high kick.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yoshida!
Yoshida lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanaka off the cage and back into range.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Yoshida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yoshida blocks a leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Tanaka motions for Yoshida to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoshida! But no joy.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Yoshida saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Yoshida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Tanaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
Tanaka scores with a nice body kick.
Nobunaga Tanaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka takes one on the button.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Yoshida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws out a powerful jab.
Yoshida throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yoshida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanaka at a distance.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanaka counters with a good low kick that Yoshida was not able to check.
Tanaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Tanaka checks it.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Tanaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Yoshida blocks it.
Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanaka swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida scores with a punch to the head.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Yoshida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanaka tries to land a leg kick but Yoshida saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Yoshida.
Tanaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoshida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Yoshida throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshida catches Tanaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoshida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Tanaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Yoshida catches Tanaka right on the button with a cross.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the body
and Tanaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Tanaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Good work by Yoshida as he checks the leg kick.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.#T3#
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Tanaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Yoshida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Yoshida.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Danga de danga de dang - Tanaka scores with a four punch combination!
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Tanaka misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Yoshida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka throws out a powerful jab.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Yoshida defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
Tanaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshida 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
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Event:
PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Nordskov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.#T1#
Nordskov thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Tanaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. Nordskov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Nordskov throws out a leg kick but Tanaka moves out of range and Nordskov only half commits.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Tanaka saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Tanaka throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Tanaka's torso.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Nordskov tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Nordskov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Tanaka's body.
Tanaka motions for Nordskov to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws a head kick that Tanaka semi-blocks.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Tanaka blocks the body kick.
Nordskov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat.
Nordskov wants to clinch but Tanaka slips to the side
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Nordskov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
And Nordskov counters with a quick kick to the body but Tanaka blocks it.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tanaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
Nordskov is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Tanaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.#CL#
Nordskov pushes Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nordskov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Tanaka works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanaka.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Tanaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Tanaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanaka.
Tanaka works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nordskov moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nordskov clinches.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka is looking to control Nordskov's arms but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanaka has his back to the cage.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Nordskov avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking to control Nordskov's arms but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanaka has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nobunaga Tanaka.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka thinks about the counter body kick.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Tanaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Tanaka thows a body kick. Nordskov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanaka looks to clinch
and Nordskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Nordskov misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov cracks Tanaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordskov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Tanaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Nordskov should have avoided that one.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov slips a jab from Tanaka.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Nordskov gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tanaka - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Tanaka stalling.
#T1#
Nordskov presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Tanaka digs a right hand into Nordskov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordskov's gas tank.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Nordskov digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Tanaka is trying to stall.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov slips a jab from Tanaka.
Nordskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3#
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanaka.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nordskov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Tanaka moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
Tanaka works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4##CL#
Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nordskov is keeping busy.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanaka trying to stall but Nordskov improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanaka trying to stall but Nordskov improves his position.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Tanaka looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Nordskov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Nordskov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mads Nordskov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Nordskov is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nordskov pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nordskov presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Tanaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanaka's hands.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tanaka.
Nordskov thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Nordskov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordskov tries to avoid it.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.
Nordskov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Tanaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nordskov up against the cage.#T3#
Nordskov tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Tanaka.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka checks the leg kick.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Tanaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nordskov's head backwards.#CL#
Nordskov clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov had his way with Nobunaga Tanaka in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Tanaka presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Tanaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards. #ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordskov finish him?#BC#
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Tanaka saw that one coming.
Nordskov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Tanaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Tanaka settles back down.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Tanaka responds with a good body kick, but Nordskov manages to step out the way in time.
Nordskov stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Nice jab there from Tanaka.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nordskov enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nordskov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordskov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tanaka is looking to sweep but instead, Nordskov has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
Tanaka keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nordskov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov retains his bantamweight title!
Mads Nordskov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 113 Urani vs Bathory
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Tanaka slips a jab from Dall.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Dall.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Tanaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
A big left from Dall misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tanaka.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall slips a jab from Tanaka.
Dall half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Tanaka scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall sizes up Tanaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
Dall misses with a hook.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka thows a body kick. Dall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka with a jab.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Tanaka catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Tanaka swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
#TD#
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
#SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
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.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Tanaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanaka defends it well. #SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tanaka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tanaka slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tanaka lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
Tanaka throws an off balance right hand
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall misses the jab.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Dall.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tanaka keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.#TD#
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tanaka sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Dall prevents Tanaka from improving his position.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Dall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tanaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Tanaka tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Tanaka gets full guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka is pulling down on Dall's head. It's preventing any offense from Dall, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tanaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tanaka has passed into half guard!
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.#TD#
Tanaka gets caught flat footed, as Dall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tanaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dall is looking to defend but Tanaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dall! Tanaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dall taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nobunaga Tanaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Nobunaga Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Bastyn Dall had this to say: 'A Beast is most dangerous when cornered!'.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Built manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Built misses the target.
Built scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Built tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Good body shot from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tanaka.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Tanaka gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built blocking some punches.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Built misses with some punches.
#T1#
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Tanaka stalls.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanaka.
#BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Tanaka looking to score a takedown here. Built is defending well but Tanaka drives through and ends up in Built's guard.
Built keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tanaka is working Built over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Built pulls Tanaka in close to prevent any damage.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Built seems keen to control Tanaka's posture.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka. #T3#
Built is looking to sweep but instead, Tanaka has passed into half guard.
Tanaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tanaka.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Built defending well.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Built is working from the bottom.
Built is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Built avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanaka. #T4#
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanaka trying to mount his opponent but Built defends it.
Tanaka slips a nice elbow through Built's hands, connecting with Built's forehead.
Tanaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tanaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Built's head. #SUB2#
Built is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
Built avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanaka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built sizes up Tanaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Molokai Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanaka counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanaka shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Built tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Built lands a lovely overhand right.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Built.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Built misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tanaka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Built can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Built wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Built can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Built defends well.#T4#
Built wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Built controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanaka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Built slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Built throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches up with Built, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes Built against the cage but Built circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Built takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Built walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.#T1#
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka throws out a powerful jab.
Built misses with a combination
and Tanaka counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Nice jab there from Built.
Built misses with a hook.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Tanaka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Built explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Built wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Tanaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Built fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanaka throws a counter combo.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Built throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Built tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.
Built lands with a straight right. Tanaka didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Built walks into a straight right hand from Tanaka.#ROC2#
Built is rocked!
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka feints the counter takedown.
Built tries to clinch up.
Tanaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Built misses with a wild combination.
Built backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Molokai Built did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Built throws a solid leg kick but Tanaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Built with a body shot.
Built wants to clinch.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Built checks it well.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Built throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Built is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Built is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tanaka doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Built crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Built's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Nobunaga Tanaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Ruenroeng vs Built 2
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Nobody connects with a nice looking jab.
Nobody has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Nobody up against the cage.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tanaka for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Nobody has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Nobody is trying to push Tanaka away but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Nobody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nobody is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
Nobody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Nobody slips the punch.
Nobody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nobody blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Nobody on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nobody misses with a looping right.#T1#
Tanaka cracks Nobody with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Nobody.
Nobody throws a series of strikes that have Tanaka backpedaling.
Tanaka walks into a jab.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Nobody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Nobody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nobody throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nobody has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Nobody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanaka throws a chopping leg kick but Nobody manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tanaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Nobody now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nobody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nobody throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Nobody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nobody takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nobody walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Nobody avoids the punch easily.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nobody to score with a decent uppercut.
Nobody tries to land a front kick but Tanaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nobody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nobody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
Nobody tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nobody scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanaka should have avoided that one.
Tanaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Nobody's head.#T3#
Nobody throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
Nobody throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Nobody.
Nobody lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobody jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
Nobody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Nobody throws a series of punches but Tanaka avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
A jab from Nobody misses.
Nobody slips a straight right by Tanaka.
Nobody is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Nobody in a clinch.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Nobody struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Tanaka has Nobody pressed against the cage, preventing Nobody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nobody.
Nobody lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nobody up against the cage.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
Nobody throws a head punch that misses.
Nobody is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.
Nobody goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Nobody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tanaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nobody lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Nobody blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nobody.
Nobody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nobody checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Nobody scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Nigel Nobody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka scores with a punch to the head.
Nobody moves forwards but Tanaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
A head kick misses from Nobody.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Nobody takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 throws out a leg kick but Nobody moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Nobody wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1##CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nobody's efforts to push away.
Nobody working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nobody has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Nobody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Nobody misses the target.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Nobody swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nobody has time to react.
Nobody misses with a left hand
and Tanaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Nobody on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nobody throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nobody has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.#T2#
Nobody misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tanaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tanaka is chipping away with strikes.
Nobody is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Tanaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Nobody is defending well.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows.
Tanaka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nobody tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nobody is squirming around, avoiding Tanaka's attempts to control the action.
Nobody is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tanaka breaks from Nobody's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Tanaka scoring with strikes but Nobody is staying in there. #ROC#
Nobody is rocked!
Nobody in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nobody is still in real trouble! Can Tanaka finish him?
Tanaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanaka connects with a bit shot that sees Nobody covering up! More strikes from Tanaka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tanaka is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nigel Nobody stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am Nobody!'.
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Event:
EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jorgensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanaka with the counter takedown but Jorgensen avoids it easily.
Tanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jorgensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that Jorgensen avoids nicely.
No luck for Jorgensen with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jorgensen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tanaka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jorgensen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tanaka tries to bench press Jorgensen off him but Jorgensen keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Jorgensen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Jorgensen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Jorgensen lands a nice forearm strike.
Jorgensen lands a few punches from side control.
Tanaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jorgensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jorgensen off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Jorgensen right now.
Jorgensen is working hard here to advance position.
Will Tanaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Tanaka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jorgensen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jorgensen wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jorgensen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Jorgensen won't enjoy being in this position. Tanaka looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jorgensen is tapping - it's over boys! Tanaka picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A very excited looking Nobunaga Tanaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Feltre vs Tanaka
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Feltre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Feltre scores with a hook.
Tanaka thows a leg kick but Feltre checks it
and Feltre counters with a body kick.
Feltre takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Feltre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Feltre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Feltre checks a leg kick.
Feltre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Feltre, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Tanaka trying to stall but Feltre improves his position.
Feltre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Tanaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Feltre. That's going to slow Tanaka down. #T1#
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Tanaka fails with the takedown#CL#
and Feltre counters by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feltre throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Feltre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
A body shot lands from Feltre.
#TD#
Feltre gets control of Tanaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Feltre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Feltre is pulling down on Tanaka's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Feltre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanaka doesn't defend quickly enough and Feltre has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanaka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Feltre on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFC Turturro vs Lambton
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruenroeng misses the target.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Tanaka tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka cracks Ruenroeng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.#TD2#
Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tanaka postures up in Ruenroeng's guard and throws a big left but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruenroeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing good reports from Ruenroeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses. Ruenroeng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanaka's guard. Nice move by Ruenroeng!#REVR#
Ruenroeng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruenroeng advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ruenroeng seems content to control.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Ruenroeng is controlling well.
Ruenroeng is taking a breather. Tanaka 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.#T3#
Tanaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruenroeng is working away from the top position though.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanaka is staying active underneath Ruenroeng, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Ruenroeng keeps him under control.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruenroeng is pressing down on Tanaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tanaka is holding on for now.
Tanaka is pressing down on Ruenroeng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ruenroeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruenroeng has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruenroeng is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB2#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Ruenroeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Ruenroeng sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng passes Tanaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ruenroeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Ruenroeng cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruenroeng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruenroeng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
And Tanaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruenroeng pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Tanaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Ruenroeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Ruenroeng jumps back.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.#T2#
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Ruenroeng's front leg.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ruenroeng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Ruenroeng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Ruenroeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruenroeng down.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Ruenroeng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
#T3#
Ruenroeng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruenroeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Tanaka. #T4#
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a single leg into guard. Ruenroeng didn't expect that.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing.
Ruenroeng trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tanaka misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Tanaka sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka. #T1#
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Ruenroeng punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it well.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Tanaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka lands a jab to Ruenroeng's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Tanaka as he checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanaka is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Ruenroeng off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Ruenroeng.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruenroeng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Tanaka avoids it.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruenroeng's calf.
Tanaka sizes up Ruenroeng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Tanaka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruenroeng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Ruenroeng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Ruenroeng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruenroeng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruenroeng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Samak Ruenroeng did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tanaka throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka slips a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice strike.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanaka lands a head shot.#T1#
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng thows a leg kick but Tanaka checks it
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Ruenroeng 's knee.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Tanaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
#T2#
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Ruenroeng as Tanaka shoots in.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight left.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanaka's sensitive parts.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Ruenroeng sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka checks the leg kick.#T4#
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruenroeng in the body.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruenroeng lands a jab.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Tanaka's front leg with a kick but Tanaka checks it.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Ruenroeng's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng had his way with Nobunaga Tanaka in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ruenroeng throws a low kick, looking for Tanaka's leg but Tanaka calmly moves out of range.
Ruenroeng thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Ruenroeng misses.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tanaka. That snapped Ruenroeng's head back.
Ruenroeng lands with a shot to the body.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanaka, right into the meat.
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruenroeng connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ruenroeng.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng clobbers Tanaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng lands with a straight right. Tanaka didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruenroeng blocks it well.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka with the counter takedown but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
A jab from Tanaka finds it's way through Ruenroeng's defenses.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruenroeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruenroeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruenroeng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
#T3#
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka blocks a leg kick.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruenroeng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an overhand right.
Ruenroeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Ruenroeng lands a jab.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Ruenroeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samak Ruenroeng.
I think Ruenroeng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1#
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
The Crab misses with a right hand
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
The Crab steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanaka. That one must have hurt.
The Crab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends The Crab's belly button to the back.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka cracks The Crab with an open hand slap.#T1#
A big right from The Crab misses.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka lands with a shot to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka slips a straight right by The Crab.
Nice body kick there by Tanaka.
Tanaka pushes The Crab away with a front kick.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Crab looks winded!
The Crab misses with a body shot.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka throwing a counter right hand but The Crab manages to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
The Crab misses the shot to the body.
The Crab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crab jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Crab misses with a left hand
and Tanaka counters with a nice body kick.
Tanaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Crab at a distance.
Tanaka with a hook.
Nice body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
The Crab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Tanaka lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Nice body kick there by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka feints and then cracks The Crab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Crab down. #CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes The Crab back into the cage.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
The Crab misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
The Crab wants to stand but Tanaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB#
The Crab got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Crab has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tanaka stops The Crab from standing up.
Tanaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Crab's head.
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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 passes The Crab's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tanaka slips a nice elbow through The Crab's hands, connecting with The Crab's forehead.
Tanaka winds up and cracks The Crab with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab tries to kick Tanaka off but Tanaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
A little feinted left hand from Tanaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
The Crab misses the shot to the body.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
The Crab misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crab avoided it.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka slips under a jab from The Crab.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka cracks the inside of The Crab's front leg. #T1#
The Crab with a hook.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends The Crab stumbling back into the cage.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Crab enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Crab manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Crab is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tanaka dives into side control.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Tanaka cracks The Crab with a big elbow. #T2##SUB#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka trying to control the position but The Crab is working away.
Tanaka working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanaka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Crab some visible discomfort.
Tanaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Tanaka tries for a kimura but The Crab is defending well.
The Crab is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanaka has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES2#
The Crab throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
The Crab rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab blocks a low kick nicely.
The Crab swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Crab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
The Crab looking to score a takedown here. Tanaka is defending well but The Crab drives through and ends up in Tanaka's guard.
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!#SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows.
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka drags him back down.
The Crab is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
Tanaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Crab if he has to take too many more of those.
The Crab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by The Crab.
Tanaka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
Tanaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Crab.
The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
The Crab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Crab stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Crab sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka wants to control but The Crab is keeping him busy.
Nobunaga Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crab is trying to stand back up but Tanaka is controlling him
Tanaka works his way into full mount!
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Tanaka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Tanaka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Crab is surviving well by controlling Tanaka's body position as best he can.
The Crab is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tanaka lands a big shot there that rocks The Crab but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tanaka unloading with bombs!
Tanaka lands a couple of good shots and The Crab has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Crab is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Tanaka has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Crab is in real trouble here. Tanaka gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Crab is tapping out! Tanaka wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A victorious Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Henry The Crab spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.
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Event:
ABW 182 Turner - Monkey
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka scores with a nice body kick.
Experiment misses the shot to the body.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka lands with a shot to the body.
Experiment tries to clinch up.
Tanaka lands a head kick!
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Experiment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment.
#KD2#
Experiment drops Tanaka with a beautiful combination! Tanaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Experiment is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Experiment stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Experiment misses the shot to the body.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finnish Experiment is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment will feel that in the morning.
Experiment throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
Tanaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanaka is looking to wear down Experiment with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tanaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Experiment clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Experiment manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Experiment breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment moves out of range of the body kick.
Experiment tries a quick counter leg kick but Tanaka is wise to it.#CL#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka jumps guard but Experiment turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Experiment breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment, as that shot connected.
Experiment throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Experiment is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Experiment throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment throws out the jab.
Experiment stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment wants it to stay on the feet.
Experiment flicks out a counter leg kick but Tanaka steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobunaga Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka punishes Experiment's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka misses with a body kick. #T4#
Experiment misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka defending well as Experiment loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick from Experiment.
Experiment scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Experiment misses with a hook to the body
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Experiment's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Experiment is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka misses with a hook. Experiment ducked under it nicely.
Experiment let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnish Experiment seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanaka with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Experiment counters by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka gets through Experiment's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Experiment escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Experiment misses.
As Experiment backs away, Tanaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Experiment checks the leg kick.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Experiment.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment's head backwards.#T1#
Tanaka cracks a nice hook into Experiment's ribs.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Experiment ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Experiment throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Experiment avoids it.
Tanaka works the jab nicely.
Experiment wants to clinch but Tanaka slips to the side
and Tanaka counters with a body kick.
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Experiment misses. #CL#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Tanaka trying to stall but Experiment improves his position.
Experiment leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
Experiment throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
#BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka has his takedown stuffed
and Experiment counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobunaga Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A jab from Experiment misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tanaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Experiment throws a solid leg kick but Tanaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment.#TD#
Tanaka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Experiment was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanaka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Experiment is adopting a defensive guard.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment is retaining full guard.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
Tanaka working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Experiment keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
Experiment working a defensive guard here.
Experiment controlling Tanaka's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tanaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Experiment is trying to maintain a safe position but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns Experiment into the cage.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Experiment has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka is trying to break the clinch but Experiment has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards. #BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
#T1#
Experiment fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Experiment stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Experiment is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Experiment.
Experiment wants to stall.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Tanaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Experiment lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
A head punch on the inside from Tanaka fails to land.
Nobunaga Tanaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Experiment is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
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!
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
#T3#
Experiment working hard to break the clinch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka looking to stall.
#T4#
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
#BC2#
Experiment manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
Experiment misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka scores with a push kick.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Experiment moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nobunaga Tanaka.
I think Tanaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tried something new.'.
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Event:
ABW 173 Kai - Jones
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Matsunaga back into the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to break free but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
#T1#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga throws a lazy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanaka has time to react.
We've been told by Matsunaga's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Matsunaga throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka. #T4#
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling him.
Matsunaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka is pushing Matsunaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsunaga's efforts to push away.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tanaka presses Matsunaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka cracks Matsunaga with a nice body shot.
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch.
Tanaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matsunaga works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Tanaka rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.#CL2#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Tanaka tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
#T3#
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanaka tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga. #TD2#
Tanaka has clasped his hands together around Matsunaga's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matsunaga wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is dominant here and he's now got Matsunaga's back!
Well, with Tanaka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Matsunaga is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Matsunaga covers up after that shot from Tanaka.
#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for the choke but no joy.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka landing with strikes.
Tanaka is trying to stick to Matsunaga's back but Matsunaga is turning into Tanaka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tanaka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matsunaga.#SUB2#
Matsunaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsunaga works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Tanaka wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matsunaga wants to stand up but Tanaka has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Matsunaga is controlling well.
Matsunaga wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy. #SU#
Matsunaga stands up and beckons Tanaka to join him on the feet.
Tanaka has his takedown stuffed
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Tanaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Tanaka slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tanaka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matsunaga's guard.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Matsunaga tries to bench press Tanaka off him but Tanaka keeps the position.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matsunaga down.
Tanaka cracks Matsunaga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tanaka advances to full mount.
Matsunaga taking shots to the head.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka wants to control the pace but Matsunaga is squirming around nicely.
Matsunaga manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Matsunaga won't allow Tanaka to pass to mount.
Nobunaga Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanaka pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
Tanaka prevents Matsunaga from standing back up.
Matsunaga tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tanaka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tanaka trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Tanaka landing shots from mount.
Tanaka working the ground and pound effectively.
Matsunaga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tanaka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matsunaga?
Matsunaga is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsunaga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matsunaga to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matsunaga shrugs it off.
Tanaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matsunaga regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsunaga is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Tanaka connects with a nice short shot to Matsunaga's temple. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
A relieved looking Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tanaka working the ground and pound but Reynolds is defending the strikes.
Reynolds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tanaka.
Reynolds stops Tanaka from passing to mount.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tanaka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanaka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tanaka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tanaka working the ground and pound but Reynolds is defending the strikes.
Tanaka tries to advance to mount but Reynolds denies him.
Tanaka lands some shots froms side control.
Tanaka wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Tanaka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reynolds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Tanaka tries for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well. #T2#
Tanaka tries to move to mount but Reynolds blocks the move with his legs.
Reynolds is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at AK Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka is trying to ground and pound but Reynolds uses the momentary lack of control by Tanaka to regain half guard.
Tanaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tanaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tanaka seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tanaka wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanaka.
Reynolds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tanaka. #T4#
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanaka pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tanaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Tanaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka not doing much here.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanaka is defended easily by Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it. #CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tanaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reynolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Reynolds's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tanaka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reynolds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reynolds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reynolds! #REVR#
A lull in the action here.
Tanaka prevents Reynolds from moving into mount.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Reynolds throws an elbow but Tanaka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tanaka is looking to regain half guard here but Reynolds keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Reynolds slows the pace down.
Tanaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.#SU#
Reynolds has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tanaka has Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##TD2#
Tanaka decides to pull guard.
Reynolds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tanaka is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.#SUB2#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Reynolds connects with a crisp jab.
Reynolds lands a head shot.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tanaka has Reynolds pressed against the cage.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Reynolds.
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
As Tanaka backs away, Reynolds returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Tanaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds, which made it look bad.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Tanaka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
Tanaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside. #T4#
Tanaka looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds. #TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Reynolds stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Tanaka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka throws an elbow but Reynolds slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reynolds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Tanaka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Timmon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Timmon throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combo that has Timmon backing up. Timmon nods at Tanaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Timmon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Timmon.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
#TD#
Tanaka jumps guard and drags Timmon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Tanaka wants to hit a switch here but Timmon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tanaka there!
Tanaka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tanaka can't escape the position.
Timmon is riding his opponent, not letting Tanaka buck him off.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Timmon manages to sink in the hooks.
Tanaka wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Timmon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Tanaka gets back to full guard.
Tanaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
Timmon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tanaka pushes a forearm under Timmon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Timmon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Pi Fian.
Tanaka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pi Fian enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pi Fian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Pi Fian blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Pi Fian keeps moving.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Pi Fian is retaining full guard. #T1#
Pi Fian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pi Fian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanaka cracks Pi Fian with a solid left hand.
Tanaka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pi Fian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pi Fian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Pi Fian is retaining full guard.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Pi Fian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Pi Fian keeps moving.
Pi Fian trying to control the position.
Tanaka working some strikes from top position.
Tanaka works over Pi Fian with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanaka trying to control but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pi Fian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tanaka lands a couple of elbows.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pi Fian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka looking to sit in guard and control but Pi Fian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pi Fian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tanaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pi Fian doesn't defend quickly enough and Tanaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Pi Fian escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tanaka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A victorious Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 137 Verygood - Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Verygood misses.
Verygood keeps the fight on the outside.
Verygood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Verygood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verygood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verygood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Verygood is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches up against the cage.
Verygood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Tanaka decides to pull guard.
Verygood trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verygood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Verygood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Verygood looking to sit in guard and control but Tanaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Verygood is retaining full guard.
Tanaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Verygood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verygood keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Verygood pulls Tanaka in to control the position.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Verygood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verygood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verygood pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Verygood trying to control the position.
Verygood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Verygood holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tanaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Verygood's guard.
Verygood wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Tanaka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tanaka trying to mount his opponent but Verygood defends it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanaka keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Verygood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verygood wants to get back to full guard.
Verygood is looking to control Tanaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verygood avoid being mounted?
Verygood desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Verygood is trying to control but can't.
Tanaka works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verygood wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.#T4#
Verygood looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Verygood is trying desperately to improve position.
Verygood wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka wants to control the pace but Verygood is squirming around nicely.
Tanaka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Tanaka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Verygood turns into him and now he's in Tanaka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka 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.
#R2#
Verygood throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verygood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Verygood.
Verygood lands a left hand.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verygood throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verygood lands an uppercut.
Verygood is trying to break free.
Verygood working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Tanaka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tanaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verygood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Verygood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanaka is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tanaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verygood defending well though.
Verygood is controlling Tanaka's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Verygood trying to hold on to Tanaka's head to control him but Tanaka postures up.
Verygood manages to get to full guard.
Nobunaga Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanaka postures up in Verygood's guard and throws a big left but Verygood blocks it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verygood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Verygood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Verygood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verygood controlling Tanaka's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verygood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanaka trying to control but Verygood is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Verygood moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Verygood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Verygood misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Verygood lands a left hand.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Verygood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Tanaka has Verygood pressed against the cage, preventing Verygood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verygood working aggressively here.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Verygood has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Verygood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Verygood tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka just leaning against Verygood, taking a breather.
Verygood working aggressively here.
Verygood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Verygood tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Verygood fails to land.
Verygood throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Verygood lands with a right to the head.
Verygood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood misses with a body punch.
Tanaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the side of Verygood's head.
Verygood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Verygood is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka jumps guard but Verygood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanaka effectively controlling the action here.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Verygood scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Verygood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Verygood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verygood looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Verygood is having none of it.
Verygood throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka misses with a jab to the body
and Verygood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL2#
Tanaka forces Verygood back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Verygood throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Verygood tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verygood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka is pushing Verygood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Verygood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verygood misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Verygood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
Verygood trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verygood defends well.
Verygood stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Verygood wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Verygood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verygood defends well.
Verygood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verygood defends it easily.
Verygood trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verygood.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verygood's waist but Verygood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
Tanaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Verygood.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Verygood circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verygood sizes up Tanaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verygood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verygood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Tanaka has Verygood up against the cage in a clinch.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Tanaka jumps guard and drags Verygood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Verygood preventing the sweep.
Tanaka being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Verygood is proving a slippery customer.
Verygood 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Verygood takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Verygood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verygood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Verygood misses with some punches.
Verygood misses with the head strike.
Verygood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Verygood avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage. #BC#
Verygood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Verygood is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Verygood back into the cage.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard.
Verygood 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.
Verygood trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Verygood controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verygood defends well.
Verygood sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verygood is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood had his way with Nobunaga Tanaka in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurt Verygood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Verygood moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verygood's waist but Verygood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
Verygood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verygood misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verygood.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Verygood is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verygood paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Verygood back into the cage.#T1#
Verygood has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Verygood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanaka slowing the pace effectively.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verygood walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verygood cracks Tanaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanaka moves to clinch but Verygood breaks away
and Verygood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Verygood pushes him off.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verygood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verygood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Verygood circles away.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurt Verygood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
That kick from Tanaka tenderised Verygood's leg. Verygood is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Tanaka closes the distance but Verygood moves to the side
and Verygood counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Verygood up against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Verygood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Verygood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Verygood blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Verygood. #TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Verygood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verygood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Verygood!
Kurt Verygood retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Kurt Verygood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ABW 128 Verygood - Murhaa II
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka wants to clinch
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Tanaka clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tanaka up against the cage.
McDonald tries to stall but Tanaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow. #TD#
Tanaka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into McDonald's guard.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDonald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
McDonald wants to stand up but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanaka trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka staying out of range there.#CL#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
McDonald'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.#TD#
Tanaka pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.#SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tanaka up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tanaka. #T1#
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Tanaka wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
#TD#
Tanaka pulls guard successfully.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Tanaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. #REVR##T2#
Tanaka advances position into side control!#SUB#
Tanaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
Tanaka working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tanaka wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanaka 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.
#T3#
Tanaka advances to mount.
Nobunaga Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka can't control as he wanted to and McDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Tanaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanaka moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that!
Tanaka dominating with strikes here.
McDonald in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Tanaka is persistently looking for the submission but McDonald is defending it well.
#T4#
McDonald grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for the RNC.
Tanaka lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
McDonald is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tanaka off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka scores with strikes from the back.
Tanaka missing with strikes from the back.
McDonald trying to control the position but Tanaka manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Tanaka 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, McDonald has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Tanaka persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanaka tries to clinch #KD2#
and McDonald counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tanaka! McDonald lets Tanaka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Tanaka avoids it with no problem.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and McDonald counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tanaka! McDonald lets Tanaka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
Tanaka wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
McDonald pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald tries to stall but Tanaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tanaka wants to stall.
McDonald wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
Tanaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald. #T3#
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Come on Tanaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald working aggressively here.
#BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Trevor McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tanaka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!#T4#
McDonald tries to escape but Tanaka is in control. #SUB#
Tanaka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka drags him back down.
Tanaka tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
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!#SUB#
Tanaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 121 Verygood - Tjack
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Wawelski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wawelski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wawelski throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range. #CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Wawelski blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Wawelski blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wawelski walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Tanaka leaves Wawelski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Tanaka clinches.
Tanaka avoiding damage as Wawelski throws knees to the body.
Wawelski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Tanaka has Wawelski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tanaka pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wawelski tumbling to the mat - Tanaka dives into Wawelski's guard.
Wawelski is looking to stand back up but Tanaka counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wawelski. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wawelski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanaka is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Tanaka. #T2#
Wawelski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura here.
Tanaka misses with a head shot. Wawelski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tanaka slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Wawelski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanaka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka working over Wawelski with some ground and pound. Wawelski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Wawelski defending well. #SUB#
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wawelski is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
Tanaka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Tanaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've been hearing that Tanaka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wawelski is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Tanaka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tanaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tanaka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wawelski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wawelski and Tanaka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka 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.
#R2#
Wawelski misses with a few strikes there.
Wawelski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Wawelski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Wawelski.
Wawelski throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Wawelski misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Tanaka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wawelski's guard.
Tanaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Wawelski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tanaka uses it to pass to side control.
Tanaka working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Tanaka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wawelski on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Tanaka landing strikes.
Wawelski prevents Tanaka from moving into mount.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
Nobunaga Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wawelski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tanaka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tanaka tries to advance to mount but Wawelski denies him.
Wawelski is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Wawelski is trying to buck Tanaka off.
Wawelski can't do much from the bottom here.
Wawelski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tanaka is staying active.
Tanaka is working Wawelski over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Tanaka in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wawelski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 116 Scrotum - McGettigan
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
We've been told by Matsunaga's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
Matsunaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka digs a right hand underneath Matsunaga's ribcage. Matsunaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsunaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Matsunaga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.#T1#
Matsunaga jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanaka moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.#CL2#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Matsunaga in a clinch.
Matsunaga throws a head punch that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Tanaka is leaning against Matsunaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Matsunaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Tanaka tightens his grip and picks Matsunaga up, before dumping him to the ground. Matsunaga manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Tanaka stands and throws Matsunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Matsunaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsunaga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Tanaka cracks Matsunaga with a big elbow.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Matsunaga tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tanaka lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanaka is hanging on to Matsunaga's back as he tries to escape.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to his feet but Tanaka has full control of the position and if anything, Matsunaga has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Matsunaga is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsunaga did well to prevent Tanaka getting side control.#ES#
Matsunaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tanaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch position.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tanaka.
Tanaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Tanaka lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Matsunaga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tanaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matsunaga.#SUB2#
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape but Tanaka has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Matsunaga taps out and Tanaka picks up the big win! Great work there by Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobunaga Tanaka!
An out of breath Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Day missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.#CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Tanaka has Day pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Tanaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Day up against the cage.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
#TD2#
Tanaka gets control of Day's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tanaka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Day is sitting in close to Tanaka's body. Tanaka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Day is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Day is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tanaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Our winner, Nobunaga Tanaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ABW 104 Jones - Ludwig II
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka slips a straight right by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tanaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pi Fian won't be happy with that.
Pi Fian is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Tanaka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pi Fian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tanaka but great work by Pi Fian.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Pi Fian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka is not content to let Pi Fian control the position.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka regains half guard.#T1#
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Pi Fian wants to take a breather but Tanaka is having none of it.
Pi Fian trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Pi Fian wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Pi Fian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pi Fian is keen to just control but Tanaka is a slippery customer.
Pi Fian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pi Fian trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pi Fian. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pi Fian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pi Fian. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pi Fian pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pi Fian is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Pi Fian drops an elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pi Fian scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Tanaka is looking to control Pi Fian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanaka avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pi Fian seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tanaka has his foot on Pi Fian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pi Fian works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pi Fian is sitting in close to Tanaka's body. Tanaka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pi Fian is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pi Fian is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tanaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Our winner, Nobunaga Tanaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ABW 97 O'Byrne - Attack
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Chatillon keeps it at a distance.
Chatillon closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Chatillon pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Chatillon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tanaka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Tanaka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tanaka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chatillon with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Chatillon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tanaka to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chatillon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tanaka pulls down on the head and he's put Chatillon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 89 Murhaa - Tanaka
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murhaa is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Murhaa tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch. #TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Tanaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhaa postures up.
#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murhaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Murhaa defends easily.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Murhaa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murhaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Murhaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanaka is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Tanaka has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tanaka pulls Murhaa in to control the position. #SUB2#
Tanaka has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Murhaa pushes his legs off easily.
Murhaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Murhaa controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanaka thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nobunaga Tanaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murhaa connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Tanaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Murhaa circles away easily
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy body kick from Tanaka
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
Murhaa drops Tanaka with a big left hand! Tanaka is injured, injured bad! Murhaa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
ABW 79 Murhaa - Pi Fian
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Day swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Day in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Day digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Day is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Tanaka scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Tanaka is working Day over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Tanaka cracks Day with a big elbow.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka tries to score with some ground and pound. Day controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows.
Day is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tanaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Tanaka looking to control but Day is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Tanaka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tanaka working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Day wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Day might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tanaka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Day is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tanaka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Day takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tanaka prevents Day from getting the reversal.
Day on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Day tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Tanaka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanaka takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Day's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Tanaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Day trying to control the action but Tanaka just sinks the hooks in.
Tanaka is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tanaka gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tanaka gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tanaka apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Day throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Sunny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka ducks right into an uppercut from Day. #CL2#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Tanaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Day moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Day misses. #CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Day working aggressively here.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Day misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tanaka thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Day misses the body punch #CL2#
and Tanaka moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Tanaka just leaning against Day, taking a breather. #BC#
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Day won't be happy with that.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Day is trying to improve his position.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working.
Nobunaga Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Day wants to control but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka tries to move to mount but Day blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day tries to bench press Tanaka off him but Tanaka keeps the position.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Day knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tanaka in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Day is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 69 Tektas - Monson
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Johnson.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Tanaka persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
#T1#
Johnson throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Tanaka trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Tanaka moves into full mount!
Tanaka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Tanaka loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Tanaka misses with a head shot.
Tanaka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Tanaka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tanaka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tanaka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tanaka is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Johnson is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Tanaka is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Johnson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tanaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 62 Murhaa - Matsunaga
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.
Tanaka controlling the action here.
Rodriguez is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanaka lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka works his way into full mount! #T1#
Tanaka punching from mount but Rodriguez doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Tanaka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tanaka landing shots from mount.
Rodriguez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Tanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to buck Tanaka off.#T2#
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
Tanaka prevents Rodriguez from escaping the position.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez 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.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanaka lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Tanaka advances to mount.
Rodriguez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tanaka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodriguez is in a horrible position here. Tanaka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodriguez is bucking up trying to escape but Tanaka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like James Rodriguez has been cut.#SUB2#
Tanaka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tanaka controlling from the full mount.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.#T4#
Tanaka wants to take Rodriguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Tanaka controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Tanaka working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Tanaka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rodriguez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tanaka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tanaka with shots to the head and body - Rodriguez looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Tanaka forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka stalls.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
#TD#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tanaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tanaka pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka working the head and body with strikes.
Tanaka is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform me that Tanaka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nobunaga Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Tanaka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodriguez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nobunaga Tanaka!
An out of breath Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 52 Vurny - Bones
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ichi shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Ichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ichi off to one side. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ichi, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ichi up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ichi slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Tanaka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ichi!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ichi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanaka tries to move to mount but Ichi blocks the move with his legs.
Ichi gets back to half guard.
Tanaka is thwarting Ichi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Ichi defending well.
Tanaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Ichi actively working from the bottom here.
Tanaka prevents Ichi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanaka in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ichi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tanaka is standing up over Ichi. Ichi looks to escape but Tanaka dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ichi is looking to regain half guard here but Tanaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Tanaka advances to full mount. #T4#
Tanaka controlling the pace for now.
Ichi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tanaka controlling from the full mount.
Ichi wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Ichi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ichi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ichi reaches up to try and control the position but Tanaka seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ichi rolls and tries to escape and now Tanaka has his back!
Tanaka controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ichi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanaka circles away.#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Ichi stalling the fight.
Ichi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ichi is trying to maintain a safe position but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns Ichi into the cage.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nobunaga Tanaka.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Ichi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanaka is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Tanaka has Ichi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ichi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Ichi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ichi to work.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Ichi is looking to control Tanaka's arms but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ichi has his back to the cage.
Ichi is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ichi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Ichi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ichi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Ichi is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ichi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Ichi against the cage.
Ichi stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
Ichi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.#T1#
Tanaka is pushing Ichi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ichi has Tanaka pressed against the cage.
Shin Ichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ichi is looking for a takedown.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shin Ichi.
Ichi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ichi throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.#CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ichi, pushing him back against the cage.
Ichi slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ichi taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as Ichi tries to tie him up.
Ichi taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ichi has Tanaka pressed against the cage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shin Ichi.
Ichi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ichi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Tanaka rushes Ichi and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as Ichi tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Tanaka jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nobunaga Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanaka 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
After winning the bout, Nobunaga Tanaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 32
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Tubridy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tubridy. That snapped Tanaka's head back.
Tubridy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tubridy checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Tubridy goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.#CL#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Tubridy in a clinch.
#TD#
Tanaka jumps into guard, dragging Tubridy to the mat.
#SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tubridy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Tubridy defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tubridy stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.#T1#
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tubridy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tubridy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Tubridy is keeping the position.
Tanaka forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Tanaka wants to take a breather but Tubridy is having none of it.
Tubridy tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tubridy is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
Tanaka wants to control but Tubridy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Tanaka slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tubridy is looking to improve his position.
Tanaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tubridy! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tubridy is controlling an arm, preventing Tanaka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tanaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanaka moves to back control.
Tanaka keeps control of the position easily here as Tubridy tries to buck him off.
Tubridy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tubridy tries to roll but Tanaka sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tubridy just trying to survive but Tanaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Tubridy.
Nice shot lands for Tubridy.
Tubridy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tanaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Tubridy defends the submission attempt.
Tubridy is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tubridy can do to turn this around?
Tubridy tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Tanaka is pressing down on Tubridy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tubridy is holding on for now.
Nobunaga Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tubridy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Tubridy is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tubridy tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Tanaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tubridy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tubridy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back!#T3#
Tubridy is trying to stick to Tanaka's back but Tanaka is turning into Tubridy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tubridy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tanaka.
Tubridy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Tubridy working for a triangle but Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tubridy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Tanaka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tubridy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tubridy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tubridy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Tubridy from controlling successfully.
Tubridy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka is pulling down on Tubridy's head. It's preventing any offense from Tubridy, at least for the moment.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Tubridy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Tubridy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Tubridy connects with a body shot that sends Tanaka's belly button to the back.#TD#
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tubridy quickly recovers to half guard.
Tubridy wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tubridy defends it well.
Tubridy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is controlling the pace.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Tubridy is working away. #T1#
Tubridy wants to get back to full guard.
Tanaka not doing much here.
Tanaka is trying to control. Tubridy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tubridy lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tubridy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tubridy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Tubridy does no damage. #CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka stalls.
Tanaka prevents Tubridy from breaking the clinch.
Tanaka can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Tubridy is trying to trip Tanaka. He has hold of a leg but Tanaka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tubridy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tubridy with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Tubridy wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tubridy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Tubridy won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
Tanaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanaka is trying to keep Tubridy in close.
Tubridy wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tubridy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tubridy trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tubridy preventing the sweep.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Tubridy tries to pass.
Tubridy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Tubridy postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan Tubridy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tubridy throws a big shot that misses.
Tubridy misses with a two punch combination.
Tubridy throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Tubridy saw that one coming. #CL#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tubridy can't break the clinch.
Tubridy looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Tubridy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tubridy 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Tubridy!
A victorious Ryan Tubridy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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