PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeda comes to the cage accompanied by TAKEDA. Brown has chosen Don't You Give Your Love Away as his entrance music. Shingo Takeda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Takeda
vs
Brown

170 cm
24
177 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Brown!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Takeda gets a clinch.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Takeda is controlling him.
Takeda gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Takeda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeda digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
Takeda digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Takeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takeda stalling against the cage.
Takeda gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Takeda lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeda.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Takeda stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeda lands a right hand.
Takeda stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Takeda is working Brown over against the cage.
Takeda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeda lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeda working Brown over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeda.
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takeda cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeda is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Takeda has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeda obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeda obliges.
Takeda slowing the pace effectively.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takeda lands with a light punch inside.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Takeda lands with a left to the head.
Takeda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takeda lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takeda.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeda.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab by Takeda.
Brown avoids the head kick by Takeda.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takeda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Takeda closes the distance and clinches.
Takeda lands a right hand.
Takeda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takeda working Brown over with knees to the body.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeda.
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeda scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takeda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeda.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takeda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shingo Takeda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Takeda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takeda lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Takeda tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takeda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown tries for a takedown but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Brown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takeda.

Takeda gets a clinch.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Takeda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda lands with a left to the head.
Takeda working Brown over with knees to the body.
Takeda controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeda landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
Takeda pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shingo Takeda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Takeda.
Come on Takeda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeda cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown wants to stall.
Takeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Takeda scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown has Takeda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Takeda pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeda landing knees to the body.
Takeda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takeda is working Brown over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeda obliges.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeda scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeda obliges.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takeda wants to stall.
Takeda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
Takeda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Takeda working Brown over with knees to the body.
Brown wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeda trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeda lands with a left to the head.
Takeda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takeda stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Takeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Takeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Takeda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Takeda.
Brown wants a takedown.
Takeda scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takeda stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
Takeda cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.

Brown wants the takedown. Takeda is fighting it off but Brown persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takeda's guard against the cage.
Takeda looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shingo Takeda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Brown needs to keep his hands up - Takeda had a free shot at his head there.
Takeda tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.

Takeda rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Takeda slows down the pace here.

Brown has clasped his hands together around Takeda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Takeda pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Takeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeda's head.
Takeda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Takeda has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Takeda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Takeda working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown postures up in Takeda's guard and throws a big left but Takeda blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takeda working a defensive guard here.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Takeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeda wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Victor Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeda passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is controlling Takeda's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Takeda decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Brown throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Brown misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takeda.
Shingo Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takeda is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Brown.
I think Takeda 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shingo Takeda!