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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Waller (ranked 621 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 35 p4p, 65 weight class). Waller comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Murder Was the Case. Ryoto Takahashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Waller's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Waller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waller cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waller, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Waller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waller slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Waller misses its target.
Takahashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waller misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Waller prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waller smiles and moves away.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Waller misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waller.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Waller working aggressively here.
Waller misses with a body punch.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi manages to pull guard.
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Waller defends easily.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Waller controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waller gets to his feet - Takahashi follows without any prompting.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
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!
Waller moves out of range of the strikes.
Waller misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi wants to counter the offense by Waller and move into the clinch position.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller.
Waller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Waller's head.
Takahashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waller misses with some punches.
Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Waller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waller can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Takahashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Waller misses.
Waller misses with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Waller misses its target.
Waller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waller moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Waller lands with a nice body punch.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Waller throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Waller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waller scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi tries to work over Waller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waller backwards.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Waller controls his hands.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller.
Waller prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waller smiles and moves away.
Waller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Waller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Waller won't allow it.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Waller misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waller misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waller blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi gets through Waller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waller's elbow.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Waller holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Waller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waller swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waller is looking for a counter combo.
Waller is looking to wear down Takahashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Waller misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waller.
Waller lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Waller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waller.
Waller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takahashi eats them both and turns towards Waller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
Waller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Waller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Waller keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Waller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Waller.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but Waller has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Takahashi jumps guard but Waller stands there with Takahashi around his waist. Takahashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waller lands a left hand.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waller to keep the fight standing.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Waller.
Waller tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waller walks away with a smile on his face. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waller throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waller throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Waller moved out of range.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
Waller misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Waller looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Waller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waller's sensitive parts.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Jack Waller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Waller as he connects with a hook.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Waller off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi pushes Waller up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Waller.
Waller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waller backwards.
Waller is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waller's elbow.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Waller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Waller controls the action.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryoto Takahashi.
I've got Takahashi 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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