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Event:
UnderGround FC 121
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Jun jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
Jun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jun misses with the combination.
Jun throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the body
and Jun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jun.
Jun misses with a left hand
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combo that has Jun backing up. Jun nods at Tanaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Jun throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Jun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jun misses the shot to the body.
Tanaka is looking for a counter combo.
Jun 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.
Jun walks into a stiff left hand from Tanaka.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Jun is avoiding it.
Tanaka wants to clinch.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Tanaka pushes Jun up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Zhang Jun has been cut.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jun.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Jun blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jun.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Jun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jun feints a jab promting Tanaka to slip. Jun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Shiro Tanaka has been cut.#T2#
Jun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jun throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka takes one on the button.
Tanaka wants to clinch
and Jun counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanaka misses with a jab to the body
and Jun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Jun lands a big right hand that sends Tanaka crashing to the mat! Jun stays standing though and waves Tanaka back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka walks straight into a right hand from Jun - that's dropped him! Jun jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tanaka from any more punishment! Tanaka complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zhang Jun!
The defeated Shiro Tanaka had this to say: 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 109
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Poussin pushes Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poussin tries to pull guard but Tanaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Poussin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poussin avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Poussin is trying to pull guard but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Poussin scores with a hook to the body.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Poussin controls the action.
A short right from Poussin.
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.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poussin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadou Poussin.
Poussin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Poussin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tanaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poussin can turn it around.
Poussin lands a body shot.
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Poussin has Tanaka pressed against the cage, preventing Tanaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poussin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Poussin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Poussin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka dodges an elbow strike from Poussin.
Poussin tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Poussin can't break the clinch.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Poussin avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanaka trying to stall but Poussin improves his position.
#BC2#
Poussin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
Poussin unleashes a big counter combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2##TD2#
Poussin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Poussin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tanaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poussin controlling the pace.
Poussin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tanaka.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Poussin closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Poussin.
Poussin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Poussin misses with a knee strike.
Poussin lands with a right to the head.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poussin blocks an elbow strike.
Poussin dodges an elbow strike from Tanaka.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poussin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Poussin - that landed with a thud.
Poussin tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Poussin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not. #T4#
Poussin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Poussin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Poussin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poussin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Poussin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poussin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poussin misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanaka lands with a right to the head.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike from Poussin.
Poussin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poussin lands with a light punch inside.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Poussin blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadou Poussin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Poussin clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Poussin is trying to pull guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poussin is trying to pull guard but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Poussin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka is looking for a counter combo.
Poussin tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poussin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Jab by Tanaka.
We've been told by Tanaka's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka swings for the body but Poussin moves out of range.
#CL#
Poussin tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poussin scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka tries to stall but Poussin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanaka lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Tanaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poussin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Poussin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Poussin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poussin lands a left hand.
Poussin fails to pull guard.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadou Poussin.
Tanaka lands a right hand.
Poussin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poussin throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Poussin pulls guard effortlessly.
Tanaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poussin's guard.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Poussin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poussin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Tanaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Poussin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poussin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tanaka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poussin is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Poussin drives through and clinches with Tanaka against the cage.
#BC2#
Poussin breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Poussin closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poussin avoids it.
Poussin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poussin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Poussin.
Poussin lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poussin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Poussin.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poussins head.
Poussin trying to land knees to the body.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Poussin is trying to pull guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poussin blocks an uppercut.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Amadou Poussin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Poussin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Poussin.
Poussin throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poussin jumps guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Poussin drags the fight down to the ground.
Tanaka tries to stand but Poussin is controlling from the bottom.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poussin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Poussin is controlling Tanaka's posture.
Tanaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amadou Poussin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Poussin tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poussin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poussin lands a shot to the body.
Poussin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poussin. #TD2#
Poussin pulls guard.
Tanaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poussin's guard.
Poussin wants to hit a switch here but Tanaka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poussin there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Tanaka is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Poussin tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Poussin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Poussin is blocking nicely.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Poussin misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Poussin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poussin's efforts to push away.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Tanaka scores with a shot to the side of Poussin's head. #TD2#
Poussin pulls guard effortlessly.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poussin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poussin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tanaka wants to stand but Poussin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but instead Poussin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##ES#
Tanaka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Poussin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shiro Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poussin avoids the head kick by Tanaka.
#CL2#
Poussin clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poussin avoids it.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poussin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Poussin.
Tanaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Poussin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poussin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Poussin avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Poussin. #T4#
Poussin looking to throw knees to the head but Tanaka is blocking nicely.
Poussin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadou Poussin.
Tanaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poussin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Poussin throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Poussin closes the distance and clinches.
Poussin dodges an elbow strike from Tanaka.
Shiro Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poussin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Tanaka.
Amadou Poussin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poussin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadou Poussin!
In defeat, Shiro Tanaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 101
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Tanaka sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Tanaka.
Tanaka swinging wildly here.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson 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.#T1#
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka lands with a left to the head.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tanaka!
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. #T2#
Tanaka tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanaka.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curtis Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson staying out of range there.#T3#
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanaka.#T4#
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
We've been told by Tanaka's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Tanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson 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##CL#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
Curtis Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Jackson looks to move away, Tanaka throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Tanaka is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a straight right. #CL#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tanaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka lands an uppercut.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3##BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tanaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanaka.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Tanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Tanaka dominated that second round.
That's time! Tanaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tanaka avoids nicely.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Shiro Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson. #T1#
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
It looked like Tanaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Tanaka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson lands a body shot.
#T2#
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Tanaka is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges. #T3#
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka throws a one two combo.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Tanaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tanaka eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4##CL#
Tanaka clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling him.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.#BC#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanaka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tanaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Tanaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Curtis Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!
Curtis Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Shiro Tanaka was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 37
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Navajo shoots in and gets a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Navajo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Navajo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navajo defends well.
Navajo lands a couple of digs.
Tanaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Navajo pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka has momentary wrist control but Navajo slips an elbow through the middle.
Navajo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.#SUB2#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses.
Navajo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Navajo isn't so interested in that idea.
Navajo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Navajo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Navajo throwing strikes but missing.
Navajo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navajo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navajo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Navajo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Navajo throws an elbow that misses. Tanaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navajo's guard. Nice move by Tanaka!#REVB#
Navajo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Navajo 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. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Navajo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Navajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.
Navajo keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tanaka wants to stand but Navajo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tanaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navajo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanaka has managed to get both his arms back between Navajo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Navajo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka wants to get up but he can't break Navajo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Navajo 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Navajo with the active half guard here but Tanaka passes nicely into side control.#T3##SUB2#
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Navajo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Navajo is working away.
Navajo is looking to reverse the position.
Navajo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tanaka off and has taken his back!
Navajo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tanaka.
Navajo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tanaka hold on?!
Tanaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tanaka tries to escape but Navajo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Navajo struggling to land strikes to the head as Tanaka covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is really stuck here.
Tanaka is trying to get back to his feet but Navajo has full control of the position and if anything, Tanaka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Navajo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tanaka to escape the position.
#T4#
Tanaka turns into Navajo and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Navajo is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Navajo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka wanted to stand there but Navajo had control of the position. #SUB#
Navajo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka wants to stand but Navajo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Navajo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanaka passes Navajo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Navajo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Navajo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navajo somewhat.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Navajo back into the cage.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Navajo's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Navajo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Navajo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navajo wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
#TD#
Navajo tightens his grip and picks Tanaka up, before dumping him to the ground. Tanaka manages to land in guard. #T1#
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Tanaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navajo's guard. #REVB#
Tanaka tries to stand but Navajo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Navajo looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Navajo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Tanaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Navajo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! Navajo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navajo manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into Navajo's guard. #SUB#
Navajo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tanaka throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Navajo's body to avoid the submission. Navajo has instead reached around Tanaka's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Navajo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Shiro Tanaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Tanaka avoiding damage.
Tanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka tries to work over Managedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Managedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka is leaning against Managedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Managedov is trying to push Tanaka away but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Managedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Managedov avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Tanaka tries to clinch but Managedov moves out of range.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Managedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Managedov lands an elbow.
Managedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tanaka to see if he's OK.
Managedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Managedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tanaka is looking to regain half guard here but Managedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka is trying to control Managedov's posture but Managedov avoids it.
Tanaka is trying to improve his position.
Tanaka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Managedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Tanaka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Managedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tanaka is trying to stand up here but Managedov is controlling him well.
Tanaka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Managedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tanaka is refusing to be controlled, as Managedov sits in half guard.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom.
Managedov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tanaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Managedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Managedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Managedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tanaka has wrist control.
Managedov won't allow Tanaka to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Managedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Managedov stops Tanaka from standing up.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Managedov lands a couple of elbows.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Managedov is proving a slippery customer.
Managedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Managedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tanaka trying to control but Managedov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tanaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Managedov's guard.
Tanaka wants to stand but Managedov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Tanaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Managedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Managedov is working away. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Managedov is looking to improve his position.
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 Daleb Managedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Managedov.#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Managedov back into the cage.
Tanaka tries to work over Managedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Managedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Managedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Managedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tanaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Managedov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet but Managedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Managedov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tanaka wants to stand but Managedov is controlling the position.
Managedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Managedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Managedov stands up over Tanaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Managedov wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tanaka has his foot on Managedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Managedov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tanaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Managedov doesn't defend quickly enough and Tanaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Managedov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tanaka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shiro Tanaka!
After the fight, Shiro Tanaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2964 p4p, 274 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4405 p4p, 421 weight class). Tanaka comes into the arena with The good the bad and the ugly theme song blaring out of the sound system. Irrawaddy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Laos Rules!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irrawaddy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Irrawaddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irrawaddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Irrawaddy getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tanaka (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanaka wants to control but Irrawaddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace.
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy not doing much here.
Irrawaddy prevents Tanaka from improving his position.
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Tanaka is trying to control but can't.
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irrawaddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irrawaddy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Irrawaddy is controlling well.
Tanaka wants to control but Irrawaddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irrawaddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanaka tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Irrawaddy is taking a breather. Tanaka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Tanaka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tanaka. Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy avoids the attempt from Tanaka to control.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position but Irrawaddy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka working to try and regain half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Irrawaddy postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Tanaka is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy avoids the attempt from Tanaka to control.
Irrawaddy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irrawaddy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Irrawaddy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Tanaka right now.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tanaka doesn't escape.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Tanaka tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irrawaddy.
Tanaka just trying to survive but Irrawaddy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tanaka is trying to break free.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Tanaka rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tanaka rolls, trying to escape but Irrawaddy keeps control of the position.
Tanaka wants to control his opponent's hands but Irrawaddy gets his hands free.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy not allowing Tanaka to control his hands.
Irrawaddy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tanaka just trying to survive but Irrawaddy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as Tanaka tries to buck him off.
Tanaka tries to break free.
Irrawaddy avoiding Tanaka 's attempts to control his hands.
Tanaka can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tanaka.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Irrawaddy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tanaka's body.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ken Irrawaddy is the new lightweight champion!
Shiro Tanaka was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe next time'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sanryu Aguilio (ranked 5137 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2946 p4p, 276 weight class). Tanaka has chosen The good the bad and the ugly theme song as his entrance music. Shiro Tanaka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sanryu Aguilio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Aguilio tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Aguilio drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanaka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aguilio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aguilio (0) vs (4) Tanaka
Tanaka looking to break Aguilio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aguilio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tanaka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Aguilio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanaka's guard. Nice work there by Aguilio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilio (2) vs (4) Tanaka
Tanaka pulls Aguilio in close to his closed guard and prevents Aguilio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aguilio advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
Aguilio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguilio is aware though and is defending well.
Aguilio wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Aguilio pushes his legs off easily.
Aguilio trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Aguilio has gone for a leg lock! Tanaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aguilio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilio (2) vs (6) Tanaka
Aguilio keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Tanaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio trying to control the position.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Aguilio keeps moving.
Aguilio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanaka advances to half guard.
Tanaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aguilio sees it coming and defends easily.
Aguilio is trying to maintain the position but Tanaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura but Aguilio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tanaka to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aguilio! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilio (2) vs (9) Tanaka
Tanaka working for a submission but Aguilio is keeping him at bay.
Tanaka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tanaka looking for a guillotine from mount but Aguilio is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka has control of Aguilio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aguilio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilio wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aguilio is surviving well by controlling Tanaka's body position as best he can.
Tanaka working for a guillotine from mount but Aguilio is in no mood to give up.
Aguilio wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Aguilio can't escape the position.
Tanaka trying to control but Aguilio is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aguilio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aguilio shrugs it off.
Tanaka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aguilio turns into him and now he's in Tanaka's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilio (4) vs (9) Tanaka
Aguilio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tanaka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilio (4) vs (11) Tanaka
Tanaka prevents Aguilio from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguilio is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
Tanaka seems to be looking for submissions.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aguilio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiro Tanaka!
Shiro Tanaka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mati Karppinen (ranked 23987 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2921 p4p, 278 weight class). Tanaka has chosen The good the bad and the ugly theme song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mati Karppinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Karppinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karppinen tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Karppinen against the cage.
Tanaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karppinen prevents it.
Karppinen is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karppinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mati Karppinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karppinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karppinen regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karppinen (0) vs (2) Tanaka
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karppinen keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karppinen keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Karppinen 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.
Karppinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karppinen wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Karppinen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karppinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karppinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karppinen defends it well.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Karppinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka prevents Karppinen from improving his position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karppinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karppinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanaka.
Karppinen is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Karppinen defends the submission attempt.
Karppinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karppinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (2) vs (2) Tanaka
Tanaka has his foot on Karppinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karppinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka working for a triangle but Karppinen defends it easily.
Tanaka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karppinen escapes and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (5) vs (2) Tanaka
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Karppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka tries to bench press Karppinen off him but Karppinen keeps the position.
Tanaka wants to control but Karppinen postures up.
Karppinen is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka has one of Karppinen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tanaka is still trying to improve position.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Karppinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karppinen trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Tanaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karppinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanaka stops Karppinen from passing to mount.
Tanaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (5) vs (4) Tanaka
Karppinen gets full guard.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karppinen is keeping the position for now.
Karppinen is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Karppinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Karppinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen 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 is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karppinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karppinen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (7) vs (4) Tanaka
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karppinen (7) vs (6) Tanaka
Karppinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karppinen, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Karppinen (7) vs (9) Tanaka
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Karppinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Karppinen is defending well.
Tanaka tries for a kimura but Karppinen is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Karppinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karppinen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tanaka's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Karppinen wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Karppinen defending well.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karppinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
Tanaka slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karppinen looking for submissions off his back.
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karppinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tanaka is trying for a kimura here. Karppinen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tanaka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiro Tanaka!
In his post fight interview, Shiro Tanaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor McGregor Jr (ranked 6373 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2799 p4p, 279 weight class). Tanaka has chosen The good the bad and the ugly theme song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Conor McGregor Jr ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but McGregor Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGregor Jr (2) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGregor Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGregor Jr has gone for a leg lock! Tanaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGregor Jr 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGregor Jr (2) vs (2) Tanaka
McGregor Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka pushes down on McGregor Jr 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tanaka is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregor Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGregor Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGregor Jr tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka prevents McGregor Jr from improving his position.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but McGregor Jr is defending the position.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura here.
McGregor Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
McGregor Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McGregor Jr (2) vs (5) Tanaka
Tanaka wants to finish this one by submission but McGregor Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tanaka.
McGregor Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGregor Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tanaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregor Jr trying his best to control but Tanaka has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGregor Jr (2) vs (7) Tanaka
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has hold of McGregor Jr 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGregor Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGregor Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregor Jr wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka is working for a guillotine from mount but McGregor Jr frees his head quite easily.
Tanaka wants to finish this one by submission but McGregor Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tanaka.
McGregor Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.
McGregor Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
McGregor Jr tries to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
McGregor Jr is looking to improve his position but Tanaka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looking for a guillotine from mount but McGregor Jr is having none of it.
McGregor Jr is squirming around, avoiding Tanaka's attempts to control the action.
McGregor Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGregor Jr (4) vs (7) Tanaka
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing McGregor Jr from controlling successfully.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanaka trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to cinch up a triangle. McGregor Jr 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 McGregor Jr '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 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shiro Tanaka!
After the fight, Shiro Tanaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shiro Tanaka (ranked 2793 p4p, 277 weight class) and Iain Menzies (ranked 6744 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanaka comes into the arena with The good the bad and the ugly theme song blaring out of the sound system. Iain Menzies acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shiro Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Menzies!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tanaka (2) vs (0) Menzies
Tanaka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Menzies tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiro Tanaka!
After the fight, Shiro Tanaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick from Budgiehandler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Budgiehandler, right into the meat.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.#CL2#
Budgiehandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler is stalling here.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Budgiehandler blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler can't find room to land a body shot as Tanaka controls the action.
Budgiehandler pushes Tanaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler. #T1#
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Budgiehandler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Budgiehandler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler lands a shoulder strike.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budgiehandler's elbow.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Budgiehandler taking a breather.
Budgiehandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Budgiehandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
Budgiehandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Budgiehandler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Budgiehandler blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to break the clinch but Budgiehandler has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
#T3#
Tanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Budgiehandler avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a shot to the body.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch but Budgiehandler improves position.
Budgiehandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Budgiehandler to work.
Budgiehandler prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Budgiehandler lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Budgiehandler blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budgiehandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Budgiehandler is working Tanaka over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budgiehandler slowing the pace effectively.
Tanaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanaka has had enough of the clinch but Budgiehandler keeps him there for the moment.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Budgiehandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Budgiehandler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that round.
That's time! Tanaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tanaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka misses with a right hand
and Budgiehandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Budgiehandler moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanaka working aggressively here.
Tanaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Budgiehandler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanaka.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Budgiehandler'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.
A shot in the inside from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budgiehandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Budgiehandler - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budgiehandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler controlling the action here for a moment.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Budgiehandler blocks it.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Budgiehandler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Budgiehandler avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Budgiehandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Budgiehandler presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Budgiehandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Budgiehandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budgiehandler scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Budgiehandler.
A short right from Budgiehandler.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler stalling.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Budgiehandler slowing the pace effectively.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budgiehandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Budgiehandler is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Budgiehandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a big uppercut that drops Tanaka! More strikes from Budgiehandler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tanaka lies dazed against the cage as Budgiehandler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
Reginald Budgiehandler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Shiro Tanaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 22
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zoldyk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zoldyk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zoldyk working the ground and pound.
Tanaka is trying to get back to his feet.
Tanaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zoldyk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zoldyk taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zoldyk advances nicely into full mount.
Zoldyk is landing with some decent strikes but Tanaka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka is trying desperately to improve position.
Tanaka's coaches at UnderGround Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tanaka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Zoldyk tries to control but Tanaka wriggling away.
Zoldyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanaka tries to buck Zoldyk off but he can't manage it.
Zoldyk breaks from Tanaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tanaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoldyk controlling the pace.
Zoldyk stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Zoldyk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoldyk performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zoldyk lands strikes from half guard.
Zoldyk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zoldyk is nestled in close to Tanaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zoldyk winds up and cracks Tanaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk works his way into side control.
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoldyk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanaka sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyk pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killua Zoldyk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka tests Zoldyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoldyk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shiro Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoldyk goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.
Killua Zoldyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Zoldyk up against the cage.
Zoldyk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killua Zoldyk.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zoldyk.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zoldyk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoldyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoldyk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Zoldyk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Zoldyk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyk pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka is trying to stand.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoldyk.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Zoldyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zoldyk connects with a nice short shot to Tanaka's temple.
Zoldyk not doing much here.
Tanaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zoldyk scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Tanaka tries to kick Zoldyk off but Zoldyk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zoldyk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zoldyk prevents Tanaka from improving his position.#SUB#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyk pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoldyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zoldyk controlling the pace.
Zoldyk wants to pass to mount but Tanaka is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Killua Zoldyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zoldyk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Killua Zoldyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Tanaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoldyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tanaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Zoldyk is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tanaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zoldyk is looking to defend but Tanaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zoldyk! Tanaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zoldyk taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shiro Tanaka!
Shiro Tanaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 14
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Tanaka clinches up with Benitoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Benitoy is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benitoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Tanaka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Benitoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tanaka to the mat. Tanaka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benitoy postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benitoy is controlling him.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy cracks Tanaka with a solid left hand.#T1#
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy distracts Tanaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitoy distracts Tanaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benitoy is in close to Tanaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Benitoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh Tanaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanaka is trying to keep Benitoy in close.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Benitoy isn't so interested in that idea.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benitoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy is in close to Tanaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Tanaka has his feet on Benitoy's thighs here. He's pushed Benitoy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Benitoy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shiro Tanaka!
Shiro Tanaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UFC SNF 2
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Budgiehandler against the cage.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tanaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Budgiehandler's brow.
Tanaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budgiehandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler stalling the fight.
Budgiehandler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Tanaka.
Budgiehandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budgiehandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanaka is looking to control Budgiehandler's arms but Budgiehandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tanaka has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to work over Budgiehandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Budgiehandler - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Budgiehandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Budgiehandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Budgiehandler blocks an uppercut.
Budgiehandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler stalling against the cage.
Tanaka working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Budgiehandler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Budgiehandler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Budgiehandler scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanaka wants to break free but Budgiehandler has control.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budgiehandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, Budgiehandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Nice body punch from Budgiehandler. #T2#
Tanaka letting Budgiehandler take a breather here.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Budgiehandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside.
Budgiehandler tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budgiehandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tanaka.
Budgiehandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Budgiehandler has Tanaka pushed against the cage.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budgiehandler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Budgiehandler.
#T3#
Budgiehandler pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reginald Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Budgiehandler jabs Tanaka right on the nose. Tanaka blinks but takes it well.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Budgiehandler pushes him off.
Tanaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budgiehandler throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Budgiehandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Budgiehandler throws a leg kick
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Budgiehandler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the head.
Tanaka cracks Budgiehandler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4##CL#
Tanaka clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Budgiehandler.
A short body shot lands from Budgiehandler as the two fighters clinch.
Budgiehandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Budgiehandler scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
A short right from Tanaka on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Budgiehandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
Budgiehandler pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Budgiehandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budgiehandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Budgiehandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanaka.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budgiehandler misses with a looping left.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Budgiehandler. Budgiehandler maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
A head punch on the inside from Tanaka fails to land.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Budgiehandler.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Budgiehandler is pushing Tanaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Budgiehandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Budgiehandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Budgiehandler lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka wants to clinch but Budgiehandler slips to the side
and Budgiehandler counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!#KD2#
Budgiehandler sends Tanaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Budgiehandler is motioning to the referee to let Tanaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budgiehandler scores with a kick to the body.
Budgiehandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
OH! Tanaka has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Budgiehandler smells blood and charges in for the finish! Budgiehandler unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tanaka sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Budgiehandler!
Reginald Budgiehandler is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Reginald Budgiehandler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Shiro Tanaka was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 3
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roman Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell throws a big counter head kick but Tanaka avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Bell has been cut.#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Bell tries to pull guard but Tanaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've been told by Tanaka's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tanaka rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Tanaka stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bell fails to pull guard.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Bell.
Tanaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
Bell jumps guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Tanaka has knocked Bell down with a huge combo! Tanaka steps away and waves a wobbly Bell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Bell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.
Bell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Tanaka instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bell scores with a shot to the body.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanaka lands an uppercut.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head. #T3#
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Tanaka. #BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Tanaka lands a big head kick that sends Bell tumbling to the mat! Tanaka takes a step backwards and waves Bell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Good work by Tanaka as he checks the leg kick.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
#CL#
Tanaka clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell cracks Tanaka with a good jab.
Bell throws a lazy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Bell.
Tanaka lands with a big left! Bell is wobbled badly! Tanaka comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bell to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shiro Tanaka!
Shiro Tanaka retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Shiro Tanaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tanaka did well to prevent Brown getting side control.#SUB2#
Tanaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanaka defending well though.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Tanaka has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing shots but Tanaka is blocking nicely.
Brown stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Tanaka is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away. #ES#
Tanaka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Tanaka back against the cage.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanaka as he jumps to the side.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tanaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanaka scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Tanaka rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Brown.#T2#
A short right from Tanaka on the inside.
Brown can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.
Tanaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Brown has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tanaka pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Tanaka on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tanaka - that landed with a thud.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tanaka clinches.
Tanaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Tanaka.
Nice body punch from Tanaka.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tanaka pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tanaka - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown looks winded!#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Tanaka is working Brown over against the cage.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Brown.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. #BC#
Tanaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch. #BC#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shiro Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Tanaka pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Tanaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanaka lands a left hand.
Tanaka stalls.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown is breathing heavily.#BC#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiro Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Shiro Tanaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle. #T3##BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tanaka forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Tanaka.
#BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Jay Brown has been cut.
Tanaka scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. #CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka is working Brown over against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka moves to clinch but Brown breaks away #TD2#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tanaka is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Tanaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Tanaka lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Brown.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
A short right from Tanaka on the inside.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a body punch.
Tanaka is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.#CL#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.#T3#
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Tanaka - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Tanaka is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tanaka rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Tanaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Tanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanaka scores with a nice head shot.
Jay Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Tanaka clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Shiro Tanaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Brown has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shiro 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shiro Tanaka!
Shiro Tanaka is the new featherweight champion!
Shiro Tanaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Jay Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe next time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 1
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanaka.
A short body shot lands from Tanaka as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Tanaka.
Tanaka is stalling here.
A short right from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to circle away but Hek has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Tanaka.
Tanaka pushes Hek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hek wants a takedown.
Tanaka lands a body punch.
Hek tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hek or not.
A hook to the body from Tanaka.
Hek tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ho Hek has been cut.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Tanaka. #T2#
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hek.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
A nice left hand lands by Tanaka.
#T3#
Tanaka avoiding damage as Hek throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
#TD#
Hek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tanaka regains guard.
#SUB2#
Hek content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tanaka has locked up a guillotine! Tanaka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hek is holding on here and Tanaka must be using up a lot of energy. Hek has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tanaka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shiro Tanaka!
A very excited looking Shiro Tanaka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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