Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 09, 2018

#R1#
Bourke looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Bourke 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.
Bourke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Tanaka has been cut.
Tanaka throws a good cross that connects.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Bourke cracks Tanaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bourke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tanaka to stand back up!#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke is stalking Tanaka. Tanaka circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bourke, and it's lights out! Tanaka really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Harrell avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Ralphie Harrell has been cut.
Harrell tries to move into range but Tanaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Harrell back into the cage.
Harrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrell.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrell. Harrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryo Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphie Harrell.
Tanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harrell 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.
Harrell tries to move into range but Tanaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrell. #BC#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Harrell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka stuns Harrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka scores with a nice body kick.
Tanaka with a nice cross.
Ryo Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka lunges at Harrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrell's hand. #ROC#
Harrell is rocked!
Harrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrell walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tanaka swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryo Tanaka!
A victorious Ryo Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka throws a good cross that connects.
Tanaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Tanaka needs to keep his hands up - Azevedo Souza had a free shot at his head there.
Ryo Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanaka.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Tanaka swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Azevedo Souza back to the cage. Tanaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tanaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka connects with a body shot.
Tanaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Tanaka coming out on top.
Tanaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka throws out a leg kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanaka walks into a jab.#T2##KD2#
Tanaka lands a left and a right that sends Azevedo Souza crashing to the canvas! Tanaka dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Azevedo Souza is rocked!#CUT2#
Gabriel Azevedo Souza's cut is getting worse.
Tanaka avoids the attempt from Azevedo Souza to control.
Oh Azevedo Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka wants to control the pace but Azevedo Souza is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Azevedo Souza seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Tanaka has control of Azevedo Souza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Azevedo Souza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka is trying to control Azevedo Souza's posture but Azevedo Souza avoids it. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanaka, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azevedo Souza working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanaka, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Azevedo Souza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Azevedo Souza's front leg.
A jab from Azevedo Souza misses.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka lands with a cross.
Tanaka lands with an overhand left.
Tanaka misses the jab.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azevedo Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azevedo Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1##CL2#
Azevedo Souza gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Tanaka gets through Azevedo Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Azevedo Souza.
Tanaka lands an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanaka lands a body punch. #BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka swings widly with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.#T2#
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryo Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Tanaka moves forwards but Azevedo Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka swings widly with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Azevedo Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Azevedo Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to bum rush Azevedo Souza with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Azevedo Souza sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka misses with a jab to the body
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Tanaka lands a nice shot that snaps Azevedo Souza's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanaka thinking.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Azevedo Souza moved away.
Azevedo Souza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanaka throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azevedo Souza walks into a straight right hand from Tanaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka cracks Azevedo Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Gabriel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Azevedo Souza'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Azevedo Souza blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka with a jab.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.
Tanaka swinging wildly here.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
Tanaka walks into a straight right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Tanaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tanaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Tanaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Azevedo Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Tanaka throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azevedo Souza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azevedo Souza is able to avoid easily.
Tanaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
Gabriel Azevedo Souza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Tanaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Azevedo Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses the body punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azevedo Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Tanaka avoids it easily.
Tanaka throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza works the jab nicely.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Azevedo Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azevedo Souza down.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka digs a good body shot into Azevedo Souza's ribs.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Azevedo Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Azevedo Souza controls his hands.
A short right from Tanaka.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryo Tanaka.
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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!

Ryo Tanaka wins by unanimous decision!
Ryo Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch me get hype farmed by some gutless loser in the main game.'.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Smith shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.
Tanaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Tanaka moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Tanaka wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smith is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tanaka stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Tanaka denies him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tanaka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tanaka!
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tanaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Tanaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tanaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into Smith's guard.
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 Scott Smith 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 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryo Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tanaka and Smith goes tumbling to the canvas! Tanaka follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to control Tanaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith 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.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Smith wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tanaka wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tanaka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanaka has Smith in his guard.#REVR#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #T4#
Tanaka pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Tanaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Smith'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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Tanaka.
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.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka 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. #TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Smith 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.
Well, if Smith 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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is defending well.
Well,Smith is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka controlling the position for now.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanaka defends it well. #SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanaka wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #T3#
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
I really don't envy Smith right now. #SUB2#
Tanaka working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Smith breaks Tanaka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tanaka is trying to keep Smith in close. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Tanaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanaka manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.

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 Scott Smith.
I think Smith 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!

Ryo Tanaka wins by unanimous decision!
Ryo Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Baya tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Ryo Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baya doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baya.
Baya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Baya persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Baya 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 counter right but Baya avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baya throws a big counter combination but Tanaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tanaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanaka throws a hook but Baya blocks it.
Baya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baya tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baya throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Baya doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Baya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baya fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerede Baya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Tanaka bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Baya! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Baya is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tanaka content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tanaka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baya! #REVR#
Tanaka tries to buck Baya off but Baya is having none of it.
Baya wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka tries to bench press Baya off him but Baya keeps the position.
Tanaka is not content to let Baya control the position.
Tanaka controls the position for a moment.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanaka prevents Baya from moving into mount.
Baya working away.
Tanaka keeping his opponent close.
Baya wants to stand but Tanaka is controlling his arm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baya wants to control for a moment but Tanaka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanaka keeping hold of Baya's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryo Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Baya.
Baya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baya throws a head kick that misses.
Baya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Tanaka dominated that round.
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#
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baya darts in looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets double underhooks and turns Baya into the cage.
Baya needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tanaka! Baya is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Tanaka!
A relieved looking Ryo 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.

Event: IXF 47
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Tanaka has been cut.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Yaj slaps the foot to one side.
Yaj now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Tanaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj checks the leg kick.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Yaj's belly button to the back.
Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts.
Tanaka walks into a jab.
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like CM Yaj has been cut.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Tanaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot.
Yaj lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
Tanaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yaj, as that shot connected.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Yaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanaka thinking.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Yaj fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tanaka to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tanaka looks to clinch but Yaj throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tanaka taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). CM Yaj!
A very excited looking CM Yaj 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.

Event: IXF 45
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Wildhauser walks into a left hand.
Tanaka dips to his left and cracks Wildhauser with an uppercut!#ROC#
Wildhauser is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wildhauser 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wildhauser.
Wildhauser is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Wildhauser leaves his chin hanging out and Tanaka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Wildhauser crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Tanaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF 42
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yaj stops a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Tanaka wants the takedown. Yaj is fighting it off but Tanaka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yaj's guard against the cage.
Tanaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tanaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tanaka won't allow Yaj to sweep him here.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.
Tanaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka advances position into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tanaka is working to tighten his grip on Yaj's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yaj has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tanaka is really squeezing tight and eventually Yaj passes out! Tanaka breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Tanaka!
Ryo Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF 35
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennington 's head.
Bennington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bennington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tanaka! #SUB#
Bennington tries for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well. #SUB#
Bennington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bennington wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bennington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bennington is trying to get an arm triangle but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bennington is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennington working away.#SUB#
Bennington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bennington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bennington working away.#SUB#
Bennington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Bennington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tanaka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennington 's guard! Nice work there by Tanaka!
Bennington keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Bennington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Bennington keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bennington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tanaka uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Tanaka has hold of Bennington 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bennington seems comfortable defending it but Tanaka has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bennington is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bennington is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tanaka couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryo Tanaka!
A victorious Ryo Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 29
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanaka enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tanaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Tanaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tanaka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tanaka has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith moves into full guard. #SUB#
Tanaka is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tanaka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tanaka has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!

Event: IXF 27
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seimens.
Seimens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Seimens misses.
Jab from Seimens.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Tanaka has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Seimens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seimens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seimens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seimens. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seimens throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
As Seimens tries to get set, Tanaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Seimens manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Tanaka drives through with 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!#SUB2#
Seimens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Seimens.
Tanaka stays in close to Seimens's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Seimens is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Seimens is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tanaka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Seimens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Seimens has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tanaka has control of Seimens's left arm, preventing Seimens from doing any damage.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Seimens from controlling successfully.
Seimens looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka is controlling Seimens's posture.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seimens looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Seimens stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka holding on.#T3#
Tanaka struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tanaka wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Seimens has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Tanaka's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Tanaka is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Seimens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Seimens!
Our winner, Ben Seimens, 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.

Event: IXF 23
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Neo.
Some bone on bone action there as Neo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Neo misses with a wild body shot.
Neo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walton Neo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Neo ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Neo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neo slips a jab from Tanaka.
Neo defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Neo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Neo moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Neo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tanaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Neo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Neo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neo.
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Neo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch combination from Neo misses.
Tanaka cracks Neo with an open hand slap.
Tanaka shoots in but Neo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neo.
Neo blocks a jab.
Neo jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neo lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.
Neo throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Neo takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tanaka fails to land.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Neo misses with a body punch.
Neo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Neo.
Neo misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Tanaka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#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 missing with some ground and pound from the 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.#T2#
Tanaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tanaka thows a huge punch but Neo dodges it nicely.
Tanaka controlling the action here.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neo tries to kick Tanaka off but Tanaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Tanaka wants to work for an arm triangle but Neo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Neo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Neo is working away.
Tanaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neo has hold of Tanaka's hands but Tanaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanaka.
Tanaka thows a huge punch but Neo dodges it nicely.
Tanaka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neo is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
Neo is trying to stand. #T4#
Tanaka throwing shots but Neo is blocking nicely.
Neo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Still in half guard, Tanaka seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neo keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tanaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanaka thows a huge punch but Neo dodges it nicely.
Tanaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Tanaka dominated that round.
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#
Neo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neo throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tanaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Neo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Tanaka seems content to control.
Tanaka moves into full mount! Neo won't be happy about that!
Neo blocking the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka looking to ground and pound but Neo is blocking nicely.
Tanaka looking to ground and pound but Neo is blocking nicely.
Neo suckers Tanaka into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Neo is now in Tanaka's guard! #T1#
Neo wants to stand and escape but instead Tanaka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Neo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Neo blocks nicely.
Tanaka postures up in Neo's guard and throws a big left but Neo blocks it.
Tanaka distracts Neo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neo can do to turn this around?
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Neo blocks nicely. #T2##SUB#
Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! Neo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neo manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into Neo's guard.
Neo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Tanaka is in close to Neo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Neo keeps moving.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Neo darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the cage.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Neo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neo cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Neo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neo presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neo lands a left hand.
Neo lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Neo controls his hands.
Neo misses with a body punch.
Tanaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Neo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
Neo misses with a body punch.
Neo scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo.
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!
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neo is looking to control Tanaka's arms but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Neo has his back to the cage.
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Ryo Tanaka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Neo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neo sprawls and moves away.
Neo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Tanaka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neo's guard.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Neo blocks nicely.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanaka stops Neo from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Neo has wrist control.
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Neo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Neo moved away.
Tanaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tanaka misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Neo blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Neo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neo misses the shot to the body.
Tanaka is looking to counter the offense by Neo and move into the clinch.
Tanaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neo just misses with a punch to the body.
Neo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Neo, which made it look bad.
Neo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Walton Neo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neo swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Neo throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Neo fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neo is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neo can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Neo has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka. #TD#
Tanaka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Neo parries the strikes from Tanaka easily there. Tanaka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Neo to escape.
Walton Neo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tanaka is putting a hurting on Neo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ryo Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tanaka.
Neo wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Neo dodges the ground and pound from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to control but Neo is keeping him busy.
Tanaka in side control, throwing shots but Neo defends.
Neo 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.
Neo 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 sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Neo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanaka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tanaka advances to mount.
Neo 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 won't let Neo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tanaka punching from mount but Neo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tanaka tries to control but Neo wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanaka, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Tanaka!
After winning the bout, Ryo Tanaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF 13
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Tanaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range and Tanaka settles back down.
Azevedo Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azevedo Souza but Azevedo Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Tanaka has Azevedo Souza up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Azevedo Souza sees coming a mile off.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryo Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Azevedo Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Azevedo Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Tanaka is pushing Azevedo Souza 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 stalling.
The crowd are getting on Tanaka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza letting Tanaka take a breather here.
Tanaka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
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.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Tanaka.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Tanaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryo Tanaka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azevedo Souza tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azevedo Souza to the ground. Azevedo Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Tanaka is controlling well. #T4#
Azevedo Souza gets back to full guard.
Tanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza is controlling Tanaka's posture.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo Souza is one step ahead there.
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 Gabriel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Tanaka looking to score a takedown here. Azevedo Souza is defending well but Tanaka drives through and ends up in Azevedo Souza's guard.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo Souza 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. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tanaka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Azevedo Souza has tightened it up now! Tanaka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
An out of breath Gabriel Azevedo Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF 9
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tanaka showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Becker is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tanaka is working for a kimura but Becker is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Becker is defending well.
Becker wants to control but Tanaka passes into side. #SUB2#
Tanaka tries for a kimura but Becker is defending well.
Becker is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Becker looks to move to half guard but instead Tanaka has passed into mount! Damn!
Becker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Tanaka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Becker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tanaka controlling from the full mount.
Tanaka takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Tanaka working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Becker is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tanaka has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Becker taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Tanaka!
In his post fight interview, Ryo Tanaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.#TD#
Tanaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight seems keen to control Tanaka's posture.
Knight has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tanaka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Tanaka rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Tanaka lands a takedown into guard.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Tanaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knight 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#
Knight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tanaka to regain full guard.
Knight trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight trying to control the position here. #T3#
Tanaka trying to move into half guard but instead Knight has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Tanaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight is working Tanaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knight throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tanaka's body to avoid the submission. Tanaka has instead reached around Knight's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tanaka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryo Tanaka!

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