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Event:
ORC 1: The Beginning
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Santo misses with a two punch combination.
Santo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Santo moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santo. #CUT#
It looks like Masahiro Tanaka has been cut.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Santo lands a shoulder strike.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Santo is blocking nicely.
Santo creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Tanaka crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Tanaka face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Santo takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franco Santo!
A victorious Franco Santo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Henry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henry is in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Henry is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Henry is having none of it.
Henry stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Henry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tanaka!
Henry controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee warns Tanaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Henry controlling his opponent.
Tanaka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Tanaka tries to buck Henry off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Henry working for a submission but Tanaka is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns Tanaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tanaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henry . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tanaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tanaka looks winded!
Henry unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Henry .
Henry raining down hammerfists from mount.
Henry unloading with bombs!
Henry working Tanaka over with strikes here.
Henry with shots to the head and body - Tanaka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Henry ! Tanaka is hurt baaadly! Henry is firing away with more strikes - Tanaka is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Henry !
Andrew Henry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Henry closes the distance and pushes Tanaka back into the cage.
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanaka's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Masahiro Tanaka has been cut.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Tanaka won't want to take too many of those.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanaka is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henry lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Henry lands an elbow just above Tanaka 's eye. #CUT2#
Masahiro Tanaka's cut is getting worse.
Henry 's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henry 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Henry works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Nice elbow from Henry .
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henry jerks Tanaka's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Tanaka drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Henry goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Henry because Tanaka was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jonthan Henry !
Jonthan Henry 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:
NJMMA #21: Colnago v McLure
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingsly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingsly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingsly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Kingsly moves out of range.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingsly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsly circles away.
Kingsly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tanaka tries to bum rush Kingsly with a series of wild strikes but Kingsly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingsly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingsly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kingsly sprawls well. Kingsly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingsly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingsly duly obliges. #T1#
Kingsly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kingsly.
Kingsly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingsly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Kingsly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingsly lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Kingsly back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kingsly.
Kingsly misses with a knee to the head.
Kingsly blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Kingsly breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Kingsly keeps it at a distance.
Kingsly scores with a hook.
Tyler Kingsly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingsly avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyler Kingsly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiro Tanaka.
Kingsly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingsly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masahiro Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Kingsly.
#T3#
Kingsly moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Kingsly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Kingsly keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingsly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanaka looks winded!
Tanaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingsly lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanaka off the cage and back into range.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Kingsly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingsly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingsly throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tanaka avoids it.
Kingsly throws a front kick that sends Tanaka stumbling back into the cage.
Kingsly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsly works the jab nicely.
Kingsly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanaka's hands.
Kingsly misses with a body kick.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but Kingsly keeps it at a distance.
Kingsly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Kingsly circles away.
Kingsly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kingsly counters with a three punch combo that has Tanaka backing up. Tanaka nods at Kingsly to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Kingsly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kingsly throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler Kingsly is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kingsly drives through and clinches with Tanaka against the cage.
Kingsly misses with an elbow over the top.
Tanaka blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Kingsly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingsly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingsly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Kingsly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingsly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Kingsly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanaka.
Kingsly lands a two punch combo.
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Kingsly is having none of it.
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kingsly is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T1#
Kingsly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingsly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyler Kingsly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Kingsly is avoiding it.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Kingsly moves out of range.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Kingsly throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range. #CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Kingsly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Kingsly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Tanaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#CL#
Kingsly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kingsly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Kingsly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanaka tries to bum rush Kingsly with a series of wild strikes but Kingsly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsly circles away.
Kingsly tries to counter by clinching up but Tanaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Kingsly.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingsly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Tanaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Kingsly throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
Tanaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kingsly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Kingsly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Kingsly pushes him off.
Kingsly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Kingsly is looking for a counter combo.
Kingsly throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Kingsly. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kingsly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Kingsly throws a series of strikes that have Tanaka backpedaling.
Kingsly circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Kingsly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsly blocks a head kick by Tanaka.
#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kingsly lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanaka.
Kingsly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Kingsly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingsly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kingsly works the jab nicely.#CL#
Kingsly moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kingsly manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Kingsly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Kingsly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingsly lands with a right hand.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Kingsly swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Kingsly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tanaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingsly defends well and Tanaka ends up having to push Kingsly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingsly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingsly throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingsly lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanaka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kingsly is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tanaka.
Nice body punch from Kingsly - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Kingsly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Kingsly tries a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks it.
Kingsly throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Kingsly manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsly moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kingsly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka blocks the elbow strike.
Kingsly avoids the elbow strike from Tanaka, against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kingsly is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kingsly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tanaka's brow.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Kingsly is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Kingsly manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kingsly.
Kingsly circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingsly misses the target.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Kingsly moves out of range.
Kingsly feints a jab promting Tanaka to slip. Kingsly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingsly misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
Kingsly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingsly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kingsly looks to land a combination. Tanaka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Kingsly gets a clinch.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kingsly effectively controlling the action here.
Tyler Kingsly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##BC#
Kingsly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Tanaka misses #CL#
and Kingsly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Kingsly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingsly slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingsly throws a big counter combination but Tanaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kingsly misses with a kick to the body.
Kingsly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingsly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingsly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingsly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tanaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kingsly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kingsly.
Kingsly misses with a body kick.
Tanaka darts in trying to clinch
and Kingsly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kingsly clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingsly as Tanaka tries to tie him up.
Tanaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Kingsly breaks from the clinch.
Kingsly avoids the head kick by Tanaka.
Masahiro Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Kingsly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kingsly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Kingsly!
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Event:
NJMMA #12: MacGowan v Miyazaki
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka rushes Miles and presses him up against the cage.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miles.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Miles blocks with his arms.
Tanaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miles looking for a takedown.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Miles blocks with his arms.
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.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanaka just leaning against Miles, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Miles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Tanaka throws a combination that misses
and Miles counters with a series of strikes. Tanaka will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Tanaka clinches. #TD#
Miles pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles has a closed guard, preventing Tanaka from standing up. #SU2#
Tanaka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miles, up you get! #CL2#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Miles wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
#T2#
Miles misses with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Miles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Tanaka.
#CL#
Miles has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Miles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanaka wants to clinch
letting Miles counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Miles lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Tanaka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miles being controlled against the cage.
Miles 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 gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miles takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tanaka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SU2#
Tanaka decides to stand and escape the position. #T4##CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
Miles throws a strike but Tanaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Miles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Miles is working an open guard so Tanaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches. #TD2#
Tanaka tightens his grip and picks Miles up, before dumping him to the ground. Miles manages to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Tanaka gets to his feet. Miles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiro Tanaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Miles stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanaka. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Miles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Miles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miles is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Miles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Tanaka pulls guard effortlessly.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Tanaka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tanaka connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Tanaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miles after a bit of a struggle.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Miles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Miles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tanaka regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Tanaka pushes Miles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Miles scores with a takedown into Tanaka's guard.#ES2#
Tanaka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC2#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Miles closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Tanaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka misses with a takedown
and Miles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miles. #CL2#
Tanaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miles is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Miles tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Miles wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tanaka lands an elbow inside that Miles shrugs off.
Masahiro Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Tanaka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miles presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiro Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka wants to clinch.
Miles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka with a poor takedown
and Miles counters with a two punch combo.
Tanaka wants to clinch
and Miles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Miles forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
Tanaka working Miles over with knees to the body.
Tanaka is trying to break free.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miles blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miles tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Miles drops back down to his feet.
Miles trying to land knees to the body.
Miles has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Miles blocks it.
#TD#
Miles is trying to trip Tanaka. He has hold of a leg but Tanaka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miles persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tanaka kicks Miles off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka tries to clinch but Miles moves away #TD#
and Miles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Tanaka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2##CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tanaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Miles instigates a clinch.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka closes the distance but Miles moves to the side
and Miles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanaka throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Miles counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Tanaka sneaks out the side door and pushes Miles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Miles shows good takedown defense.
Tanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3##CL2#
Miles tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miles has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Tanaka.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miles, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon Miles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Miles jumps guard.
#SUB#
Miles looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
#SU2#
Tanaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Masahiro Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Miles in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masahiro Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiro Tanaka!
Masahiro Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NJMMA #6: MacGowan v Roddick
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miyazaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick by Tanaka misses
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miyazaki blocks a head kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Miyazaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyazaki scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanaka takes one on the button.
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!
Miyazaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyazaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyazaki, as that shot connected.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miyazaki scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka looks winded!
Miyazaki scores with a body shot.
Miyazaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Miyazaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyazaki lands a really nice looking cross but Tanaka seems unphased.
#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka drops his hands momentarily. Miyazaki doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tanaka staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tanaka doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsutomu Miyazaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Tsutomu Miyazaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Tanaka knocks Boi to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
That has opened up Big Boi's cut even more.#SU#
Tanaka stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boi looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Tanaka decides to return to a standing position.
Tanaka throws a powerful right kick. Boi tried to block low but the kick was high! Boi was taken right off of his feet! Tanaka jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Masahiro Tanaka!
Masahiro Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Big Boi has been cut.
Tanaka scores with a head kick.
A head kick from Tanaka lands but Boi takes it in his stride.
Boi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Boi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boi shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Boi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tanaka kicks Boi off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boi shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masahiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Boi.
Boi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanaka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Tanaka lands a head kick that stumbles Boi and the fighters go to the mat. #CUT#
That has opened up Big Boi's cut even more.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boi has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Boi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SU#
Tanaka stands and steps away. Boi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boi looks winded!#KD#
Tanaka connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Boi to the floor! Tanaka dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Boi is rocked!#SU#
Tanaka stands up from half guard.
Boi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Tanaka! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Masahiro Tanaka!
Masahiro Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Big Boi has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Tanaka.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Boi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Boi. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Boi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Tanaka stands up from Boi's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boi has eaten all the pies!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanaka, right into the meat.
#CL#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Boi up against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Boi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Boi is trying to maintain a safe position but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns Boi into the cage.
Tanaka lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Boi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boi off to one side. #TD2#
Boi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Tanaka sneaks out the side door and pushes Boi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into Boi's guard.#SU#
Tanaka stands up from Boi's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tanaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Boi gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Boi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka avoids the elbow strike from Boi, against the cage.
#BC2#
Boi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Tanaka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boi uses from the top position.
Tanaka wants to stand up but Boi is controlling him. #ES#
Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Boi.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Tanaka tightens his grip and picks Boi up, before dumping him to the ground. Boi manages to land in guard.
Tanaka won't allow Boi to get back to his feet. #SU#
Tanaka stands up from Boi's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4##CL#
Tanaka rushes Boi and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
#BC2#
Boi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Tanaka.
#CL#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Boi up against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiro Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Boi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boi is trying to pull guard but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Boi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Boi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanaka defends well and Boi ends up having to push Tanaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tanaka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masahiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Boi.#CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Tanaka has picked Boi up - he's going for a ride! Tanaka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU#
Tanaka postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Boi to stand up. #CL#
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Boi in a clinch.
Masahiro Tanaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Tanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Tanaka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Boi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Boi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Tanaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tanaka is in Boi's guard.#SU#
Tanaka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boi off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Boi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Tanaka pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Boi tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
Boi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Tanaka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Tanaka has Boi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boi's face.
#T3#
Tanaka lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Boi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tanaka rushes Boi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tanaka wants the takedown. Boi is fighting it off but Tanaka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boi's guard against the cage.
Boi is trying to keep Tanaka in close.
#SU#
Tanaka stands up from Boi's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Tanaka decides to pull guard. #ES#
Tanaka kicks Boi off and gets to his feet. #T4##CL#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Boi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka avoiding damage.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Boi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boi up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiro Tanaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Boi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tanaka pushes Boi up against the cage in a clinch.
Boi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Tanaka lands with a kick to the temple. Boi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Boi back into the cage.
Boi takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boi can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as Boi tries to tie him up.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boi's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Boi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka lands a high kick!
Boi shoots in for a double leg but Tanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Boi is blocking nicely.
Boi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
Masahiro Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Boi.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boi tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boi to the ground. Boi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boi just manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Tanaka.
Boi looks for the body kick but Tanaka saw that one coming. #TD#
Tanaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Tanaka decides to stand up. #CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Boi against the cage.
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Tanaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boi shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Boi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tanaka forces Boi back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Tanaka manages to pull guard.
Boi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Tanaka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##BC#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tanaka rushes Boi and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Boi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Boi back into the cage.#BC#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Boi's ribcage.
Boi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tanaka pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tanaka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Boi tries to pull guard but Tanaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Boi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boi is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Tanaka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boi uses from the top position. #ES#
Tanaka pushes Boi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Big Boi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masahiro Tanaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanaka defends well and Boi ends up having to push Tanaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masahiro Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiro Tanaka!
Masahiro Tanaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates misses with a low kick.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bates misses with a leg kick.
Bates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Bates misses.
Bates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Bates.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bates's face.
Bates fails to pull guard.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka tries to stall but Bates uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates is working hard here to advance position.
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka wants to stand up but Bates is controlling him.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Tanaka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head. #TD2#
Tanaka has Bates pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tanaka pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bates tumbling to the mat - Tanaka dives into Bates's guard.#SU2#
Tanaka gets to his feet. Bates looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bates misses with a low kick.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Bates is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tanaka jumps guard.
Bates prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Bates wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Tanaka has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bates is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka with a knee 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!
Bates takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
#T4#
Bates takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tanaka checks it well. #CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Bates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bates takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bates avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiro Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bates throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Tanaka scores with a four punch combination!
Bates throws a low kick but Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bates tries to stall but Tanaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tanaka wants the takedown. Bates is fighting it off but Tanaka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bates's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Tanaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tanaka lands a head kick. Bates smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masahiro Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bates tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands a damaging elbow.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Bates gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.#T2#
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanaka.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Bates is predictable there
and Tanaka counters with a left and a right that stings Bates.
A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tanaka blocks the low kick.
Willy Bates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into Bates's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bates looking to control.
#SU2#
Tanaka gets to his feet. Bates looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Tanaka pushes Bates up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Tanaka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tanaka manages to end up in side control.
Bates throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T3##SU2#
Tanaka stands up and beckons Bates to his feet. #CL2#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Bates gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bates blocks it with crossed arms. #T4##BC#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a nice strike.
Bates throws a low kick but Tanaka avoids it.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanaka taking a breather.#BC#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bates fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tanaka checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiro Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tanaka has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Masahiro Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tanaka clinches.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2#
Tanaka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bates can't fight it off and eventually Tanaka manages to take the fight to the floor. Bates looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bates is looking to stand up but Tanaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Bates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Tanaka stands up and waves to Bates to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bates throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well. #TD2#
Tanaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Tanaka gets to his feet - Bates follows without any prompting.
Bates takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Tanaka scores with a takedown into Bates's guard.#SU2#
Bates is working an open guard so Tanaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Tanaka blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches up with Bates and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well.
Bates throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Tanaka rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2##BC#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Tanaka clinches up with Bates and pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Bates 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.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Tanaka lands an elbow inside.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tanaka tightens his grip and picks Bates up, before dumping him to the ground. Bates manages to land in guard. #ES#
Bates kicks Tanaka off and gets to his feet.
Bates shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Bates throws a low kick, looking for Tanaka's leg but Tanaka calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Bates misses
and Tanaka counters with a left and a right that stings Bates. #CL2#
Tanaka darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanaka counters with a left and a right that stings Bates.
A head kick misses from Tanaka. #CL2#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Bates.
Masahiro Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Bates trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Tanaka manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Bates breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tanaka scores with a four punch combination!
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
Willy Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masahiro Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masahiro Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiro Tanaka!
After the fight, Masahiro 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 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 8239 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiro Tanaka (ranked 7110 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanaka has chosen Takyon as his entrance music. Masahiro Tanaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TopOf FoodChain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masahiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
FoodChain drives through with a takedown into Tanaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: FoodChain (2) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
FoodChain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
FoodChain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: FoodChain (5) vs (0) Tanaka
FoodChain is working to tighten his grip on Tanaka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tanaka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but FoodChain is really squeezing tight and eventually Tanaka passes out! FoodChain breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). TopOf FoodChain!
TopOf FoodChain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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