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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taxo Nagazaki (ranked 23976 p4p, 24963 weight class) and Tony Machinegun (ranked 660 p4p, 653 weight class). Taxo Nagazaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Machinegun's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Taxo Nagazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Machinegun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machinegun moves into the clinch.
Machinegun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machinegun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun slowing the pace effectively.
Machinegun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagazaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Machinegun throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun wants to break free but Nagazaki has control.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinegun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machinegun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagazaki walks away with a smile on his face. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machinegun looks to land a body kick but Nagazaki moved away.
As Machinegun tries to get set, Nagazaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Machinegun manages to avoid the attempt.
Nagazaki forces Machinegun back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machinegun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Nagazaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machinegun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Machinegun controls his hands.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machinegun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nagazaki manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machinegun looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagazaki stops Machinegun from getting back to his feet.
Nagazaki tries to stand and escape but Machinegun is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nagazaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machinegun, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinegun jumps guard but Nagazaki stands there with Machinegun around his waist. Machinegun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Machinegun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagazaki after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machinegun working hard to break the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagazaki has managed to clinch.
Machinegun pulls guard successfully.
Machinegun has a closed guard, preventing Nagazaki from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagazaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagazaki has closed the distance and engaged Machinegun in a clinch.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machinegun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machinegun can do to turn this around?
Nagazaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machinegun wants a takedown.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun is trying to break the clinch but Nagazaki is controlling him.
Machinegun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagazaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Nagazaki rushes Machinegun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinegun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machinegun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagazaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machinegun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machinegun darts in looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets double underhooks and turns Machinegun into the cage.
Machinegun is breathing heavily.
Nagazaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machinegun will feel that in the morning.
Machinegun gets tackled into the cage by Nagazaki. Nagazaki maintains the clinch.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinegun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machinegun shoots in and drives through. Nagazaki sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machinegun has clasped his hands together around Nagazaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machinegun working the strikes but Nagazaki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun off looking to stand but Machinegun dives back in and keeps control.
Nagazaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Machinegun has Nagazaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Nagazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machinegun backwards.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun fails to pull guard.
Machinegun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nagazaki gets to his feet. Machinegun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machinegun shoots in but Nagazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun shoots for a takedown but Nagazaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagazaki instigates a clinch.
Machinegun gets through Nagazaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Machinegun pushes Nagazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machinegun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machinegun throws an elbow but misses.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Machinegun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagazaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machinegun fails to land the takedown.
Nagazaki gets a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for takedown but Nagazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a knee strike.
Nagazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Machinegun.
Machinegun goes for a takedown attempt but Nagazaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machinegun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagazaki pinned against the cage. Nagazaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nagazaki clinches up against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machinegun tries to circle away but Nagazaki has him pinned against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Machinegun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagazaki is defending well for now.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagazaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki stops a takedown attempt from Machinegun.
Nagazaki works on Machinegun's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Taxo Nagazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machinegun's efforts to push away.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun is trying to force a seperation but Nagazaki has the dominant position.
Nagazaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagazaki lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nagazaki fails to land.
Nagazaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun blocking some punches.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun has Nagazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Machinegun.
Nagazaki avoiding damage as Machinegun throws knees to the body.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machinegun successfully pulls guard.
Machinegun is looking to stand up but Nagazaki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taxo Nagazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagazaki, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taxo Nagazaki!
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