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QFC Tournament 1119 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Laser Fints (ranked 4574 p4p, 4081 weight class) and Ken Aoiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laser Fints!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Aoiki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoiki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fints to the mat! Fints manages to get full guard.
Aoiki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fints working a defensive guard here.
Fints looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fints trying to control the position.
Aoiki distracts Fints with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoiki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fints working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aoiki has passed into half guard!
Fints has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fints wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.
Aoiki tries to pass to full mount but Fints defends it.
Fints lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Aoiki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoiki drops an elbow to the side of Fints's head.
Aoiki trying to control the pace.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
Aoiki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Aoiki connects with a nice short shot to Fints's temple.
Aoiki uses his free foot to push down on Fints's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fints.
Fints in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fints?
Fints wants to hold on but Aoiki pushes him away.
Aoiki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aoiki lands a big elbow.
Fints is breathing heavily.
Aoiki looking to finish Fints with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fints!
Fints is in a horrible position here. Aoiki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fints takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aoiki controlling his opponent.
Aoiki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aoiki lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoiki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aoiki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
 Fints is rocked!
Aoiki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Fints is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoiki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fints wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Aoiki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Aoiki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caol Hioki (ranked 4276 p4p, 4091 weight class) and Tia Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caol Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tia Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki works the jab nicely.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Hioki circles away.
Hioki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Hioki misses with a straight right.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Caol Hioki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hioki lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hioki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Hioki slips the punch.
Tanaka tests Hioki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hioki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka defending well as Hioki loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Hioki.
Hioki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Hioki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hioki rushes Tanaka and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Hioki avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Tanaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Hioki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hioki's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hioki lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hioki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka stalling against the cage.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Hioki blocks it.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Hioki avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Hioki letting Tanaka take a breather here.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki breaks the clinch.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hioki throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hioki walks into a straight right hand from Tanaka.
Hioki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hioki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Hioki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hioki lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hioki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Hioki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hioki slips under a jab.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Tanaka slips a jab from Hioki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hioki misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hioki throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caol Hioki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hioki throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hioki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanaka.
Hioki missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hioki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tanaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hioki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Hioki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Hioki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Tanaka - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Hioki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Hioki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hioki lands with a right hand.
Hioki avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Hioki scores with a one two! Tanaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
Hioki is rocked!
 It looks like Caol Hioki has been cut.
Tanaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanaka gets through Hioki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hioki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hioki's elbow.
Tia Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hioki misses with the head strike.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Hioki avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Hioki seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hioki taking a breather.
Hioki blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hioki misses with some punches.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hioki working aggressively here.
Tanaka just leaning against Hioki, taking a breather.
Hioki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hioki throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Hioki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
Tanaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hioki backwards.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hioki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hioki.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Hioki avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Tanaka lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hioki fails to land.
Hioki blocking some punches.
Tanaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hioki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiokis head.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiokis head.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hioki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Hioki throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hioki backwards.
Tanaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hioki's elbow.
Tanaka working aggressively here.
Hioki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tanaka fails to land.
Hioki stalling in the clinch but Tanaka improves position.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tia Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caol Hioki's cut.
That's time! Hioki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hioki misses with a straight right.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hioki misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Hioki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hioki looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hioki cracks Tanaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Hioki.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left and a right from Hioki both land. Nice combination.
Hioki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hioki scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanaka should have avoided that one.
Hioki connects with a jab.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hioki moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka ducks right into an uppercut from Hioki.
Hioki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanaka's head backwards.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hioki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hioki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hioki throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka needs to keep his hands up - Hioki had a free shot at his head there.
Hioki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hioki - just one landing.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Hioki is looking for a counter combo.
Tanaka looks to land a combination but Hioki avoids it well.
Hioki lands with a cross.
Hioki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Hioki avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Hioki misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caol Hioki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Hioki.
A jab from Hioki misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hioki.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hioki throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Jab by Hioki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Hioki saw that one coming.
Hioki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hioki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Hioki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hioki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Caol Hioki!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Caol Hioki!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Caol Hioki!
Caol Hioki wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jari Sillanpaa (ranked 4575 p4p, 4079 weight class) and Shinya Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sillanpaa comes into the arena with Jari Sillanpää-Satulinna blaring out of the sound system. Jari Sillanpaa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jari Sillanpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai throws out a loose jab but Sillanpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sillanpaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakurai as he jumps to the side.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Sakurai misses its intended target.
Sillanpaa avoids the body shot from Sakurai.
A slow jab from Sakurai misses its intended target.
Sillanpaa slips under a jab from Sakurai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sillanpaa is just out of range.
As Sakurai looks to move away, Sillanpaa throws a big counter combo but Sakurai just gets out of the way.
Sillanpaa clinches up against the cage.
Sillanpaa pulls guard effortlessly.
Sakurai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa wants to get back to his feet but Sakurai passes into half guard.
Sillanpaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakurai stalling.
Sillanpaa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sillanpaa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakurai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sillanpaa because Sakurai loaded up on that one.
Sakurai has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sillanpaa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Sakurai!
The defeated Jari Sillanpaa had this to say: 'Run away, now! '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Takaida (ranked 4080 p4p, 4474 weight class) and Silas T Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 127 weight class). Silas T Berry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Takaida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Takaida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takaida moves into the clinch.
A short right from Takaida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takaida lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Berry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinji Takaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas T Berry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takaida pushes Berry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takaida scores with a shoulder strike.
Takaida lands a right hand.
A short right from Takaida on the inside.
Takaida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takaida gets through Berry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takaida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaida avoiding damage.
A short left from Takaida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takaida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takaida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berry wants to take the fight to the mat but Takaida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaida has closed the distance and engaged Berry in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berry.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takaida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Berry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaida drives through and clinches with Berry against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Takaida.
A nice left hand lands by Takaida.
Takaida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takaida.
Takaida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takaida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takaida.
Berry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takaida after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takaida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Takaida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takaida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takaida has Berry up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Takaida.
Berry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaida is defending well.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takaida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takaida lands a nice uppercut.
Berry is trying to drag Takaida to the mat but Takaida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shinji Takaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas T Berry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Berry is looking for a takedown.
Takaida lands with a left to the head.
Takaida lands a right hand.
Takaida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Takaida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Takaida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takaida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
Berry can't get the takedown.
Takaida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
Takaida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berry takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaida moves into the clinch.
A short left from Takaida.
Takaida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berry can do to turn this around?
Berry is looking for a takedown.
Takaida is working Berry over against the cage.
Takaida lands a left hand.
Takaida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Takaida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takaida pushes Berry up against the cage in a clinch.
Takaida lands with a short shot to the head.
Shinji Takaida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry is working for takedown but Takaida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takaida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Takaida.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Takaida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takaida breaks the clinch.
Takaida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takaida dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Takaida drives through and clinches with Berry against the cage.
Takaida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takaida slows down the pace here.
Takaida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berry wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaida digs a right hand into Berry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berry's gas tank.
Takaida lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takaida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takaida.
Berry can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Takaida as the two fighters clinch.
Takaida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takaida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
Takaida lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takaida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berry wants a takedown but no success here.
Shinji Takaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas T Berry.
Takaida presses Berry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takaida has Berry pushed against the cage.
Takaida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berry up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike.
Takaida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takaida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berry.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaida closes the distance and pushes Berry back into the cage.
Berry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takaida lands with a right to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takaida is leaning against Berry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Takaida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takaida 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Shinji Takaida!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Shinji Takaida!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Shinji Takaida!
Shinji Takaida wins by unanimous decision!
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