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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichi Takeshi (ranked 3984 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 5596 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorski has chosen Broken People as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ichi Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gorski clinches up against the cage.
Gorski has Takeshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gorski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takeshi tumbling to the mat - Gorski dives into Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Gorski
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Gorski
Takeshi trying to control but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Gorski is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Gorski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gorski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi 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.
Gorski working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Gorski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Gorski.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gorski is not content to let Takeshi control the position.
Gorski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gorski.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Gorski wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski working a defensive guard here.
Gorski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorski is looking for a triangle here but Takeshi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Gorski
Gorski wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Gorski prevents Takeshi from improving position.
Takeshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gorski, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gorski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeshi prevents Gorski from improving his position.
Gorski is trying to control but can't.
Gorski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gorski has his hands clasped together around Takeshi's back. He's all about the action.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but Gorski defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorski is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorski is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Gorski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Gorski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorski keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorski has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gorski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (4) Gorski
Gorski is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi is pressing down on Gorski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeshi is looking to sweep but instead, Gorski has passed into half guard.
Gorski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking to control Gorski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Gorski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Gorski sits in half guard.
Gorski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Gorski is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Takeshi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Takeshi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) Gorski
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorski tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gorski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takeshi's guard! Nice work there by Gorski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (6) Gorski
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorski forces his way into half guard.
Gorski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (9) Gorski
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Gorski's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorski mounts Takeshi! Really nice guard pass there!
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Gorski's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorski content just to control the position here.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Gorski's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi prevents Gorski from taking his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (9) vs (12) Gorski
Gorski is looking for a choke. Takeshi gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Takeshi manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (12) Gorski
Gorski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gorski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gorski! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (14) vs (12) Gorski
Takeshi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gorski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gorski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (14) vs (14) Gorski
Gorski trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Gorski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorski tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gorski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gorski wins on points by 15 to 14.
Grzegorz Gorski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ichi Takeshi had this to say: 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichi Takeshi (ranked 3857 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Lydon (ranked 2655 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichi Takeshi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ichi Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Maximillian Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lydon gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (0) vs (4) Lydon
Lydon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lydon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takeshi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lydon's guard! Nice work there by Takeshi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Lydon
Lydon wants to reverse the position here. Takeshi has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Lydon is forced to tap! Lydon looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ichi Takeshi!
A victorious Ichi Takeshi 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:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leo Castellano (ranked 3334 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 3854 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellano comes to the cage accompanied by TESTIFY. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ichi Takeshi enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leo Castellano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeshi enables Castellano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castellano (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Castellano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castellano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
Castellano is working hard here to advance position.
Castellano wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Castellano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castellano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellano is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Castellano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (4) vs (2) Takeshi
Castellano trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castellano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castellano wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Castellano advances to half guard.
Castellano trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to advance position but Takeshi counters by regaining guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.
Takeshi is trying to hold Castellano in close to prevent damage but Castellano has managed to pass into half guard.
Castellano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Castellano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Castellano stalling away here and it's allowed Takeshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castellano controls the pace.
Castellano trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Castellano is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (4) vs (4) Takeshi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Castellano.
Castellano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castellano wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castellano is looking to sweep but instead, Takeshi has passed into half guard.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castellano avoid being mounted?
Takeshi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castellano (4) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castellano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castellano tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castellano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castellano tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellano keeps working.
Takeshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takeshi tries to move to mount but Castellano blocks the move with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Castellano regains half guard.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but Castellano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castellano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Castellano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (6) vs (7) Takeshi
Castellano is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (6) vs (9) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Castellano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi passes Castellano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Castellano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Castellano won't allow it.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castellano defends it well.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castellano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi is trying to control. Castellano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Castellano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is looking to get back to full guard here but Takeshi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Castellano (6) vs (12) Takeshi
Takeshi gets to mount! Castellano was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castellano (6) vs (14) Takeshi
Takeshi looking to control but Castellano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castellano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (8) vs (14) Takeshi
Castellano passes Takeshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Castellano is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard, as Castellano worked for a kimura.
Takeshi has his hands on Castellano's head, controlling the position.
Castellano pushes down on Takeshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Castellano sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Castellano trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Castellano is controlling well.
Castellano wants to free his trapped foot but Takeshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castellano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Castellano tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Castellano pushing down on Takeshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castellano is controlling the pace.
Castellano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Castellano (11) vs (14) Takeshi
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is looking to work his way around to Takeshi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Castellano wants to control but instead Takeshi manages to regain half guard.
Takeshi has his hands clasped together around Castellano's back. He's all about the action.
Takeshi trying to control but Castellano postures up.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castellano is one step ahead there.
Takeshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.
Castellano wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Castellano from controlling successfully.
Takeshi looking for a triangle here. Castellano is fighting it but it looks tight! Takeshi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Castellano is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ichi Takeshi!
Our winner, Ichi Takeshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AKE OME 2018 !!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Akainu throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Akainu sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akainu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeshi dives in and grabs Akainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akainu pushes down on Takeshi's head and hops out.
Takeshi moves in looking to clinch but Akainu pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Akainu moves out of range easily.
Takeshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akainu can pounce on him.
Akainu connects with a looping right hand.
#KD#
Akainu lands a high kick to the side of Takeshi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Akainu dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Takeshi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi is still in real trouble! Can Akainu finish him?
Akainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akainu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Akainu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akainu won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Akainu trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Akainu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Akainu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takeshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takeshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takeshi! #REVB#
Akainu is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Akainu is working from the bottom.
Akainu struggling a bit here.
Akainu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Takeshi working away.#T2##SUB2#
Takeshi has hold of Akainu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Akainu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Takeshi cranks the arm and Akainu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Akainu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ichi Takeshi!
Our winner, Ichi Takeshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sakazuki Akainu had this to say: 'Fuck you!'.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO5-
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Takeshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall tries to clinch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Takeshi sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Takeshi avoids it this time.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Takeshi.
Hall wants to clinch up but Takeshi keeps it at a distance.
Takeshi lands a head shot.
Takeshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Takeshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hall lands an elbow just above Takeshi 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Ichi Takeshi has been cut.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall lands a knee to the body.
Hall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Takeshi breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeshi moves away.
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Takeshi pushes him away.#T1##CL#
Takeshi gets a clinch.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. #BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takeshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takeshi dodges an elbow strike from Hall.
Hall prevents a body shot from Takeshi.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Takeshi avoids it by throwing Hall back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takeshi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hall can turn it around.
Takeshi controlling the action here for a moment.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
It looked like Takeshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall tries to clinch up but Takeshi circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Takeshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ron Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
Takeshi lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeshi.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeshi.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hall with a knee to the head.
Takeshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeshi effectively controlling the action here.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks it.
#T3#
Hall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall tries to clinch up but Takeshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall is looking to clinch. #CL#
Takeshi rushes Hall and presses him up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
Hall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takeshi sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Takeshi avoids it this time.#CL#
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
Takeshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks it.
Nice body punch from Takeshi - that landed with a thud.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
Hall wants to stall.
Takeshi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takeshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeshi trying to control the position but instead, Hall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takeshi into the ropes.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takeshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall. #KD2#
Hall drops Takeshi on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Takeshi bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CL#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Takeshi into the ropes.
Takeshi leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Takeshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the ropes.
Takeshi wants to break free but Hall has control.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall wants to clinch.
It looked like Takeshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Takeshi cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Hall.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takeshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeshi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#CL#
Takeshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ron Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeshi lands a nice uppercut.
Takeshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeshi lands with a right to the head.
Hall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takeshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Takeshi breaks from the clinch.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Hall wants to clinch.#CL#
Takeshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takeshi's brow.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeshi digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeshi is trying to stall.
Takeshi digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank. #T4#
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall working Takeshi over with knees to the body.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall cracks Takeshi with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Takeshi drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Takeshi isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Hall struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Ron Hall!
The defeated Ichi Takeshi had this to say: 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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#R1##CL#
Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Takeshi up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa pushes Takeshi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bungradidoa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takeshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bungradidoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Takeshi slows down the pace here.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but Bungradidoa improves position.
Takeshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns Takeshi into the ropes.
Takeshi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bungradidoa has denied him.#T1#
Bungradidoa tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi is looking to control Bungradidoa's arms but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeshi has his back to the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi misses with some punches.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Takeshi has a couple of punches blocked by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeshi working hard to break the clinch.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns Takeshi into the ropes.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the side of Bungradidoa's head.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeshi! But no joy.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Bungradidoa is looking to clinch.
Takeshi jabs Bungradidoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bungradidoa is looking to clinch.
Takeshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Bungradidoa drives through and clinches with Takeshi against the ropes.
#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Takeshi darts in and clinches Bungradidoa up against the ropes.#BC2#
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bungradidoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa misses with a head kick.
Bungradidoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Takeshi.#CL#
Bungradidoa rushes Takeshi and presses him up against the ropes.
Takeshi is trying to push Bungradidoa away but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa prevents Takeshi from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Takeshi avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the ropes. #BC2#
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches.
Takeshi tries to throw a body punch but Bungradidoa avoids it by throwing Takeshi back against the ropes.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Takeshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi lands an uppercut.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
#BC2#
Takeshi breaks from the clinch.
Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick and Takeshi moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Takeshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bungradidoa swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa closes the distance but Takeshi moves to the side
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi tries to clinch up but Bungradidoa circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bungradidoa rushes Takeshi and presses him up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Takeshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bungradidoa darts in trying to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bungradidoa moves into the clinch.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
#BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takeshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bungradidoa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takeshi manages to circle out of the way.#T1##CL2#
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bungradidoa's shoulder, as Bungradidoa tries to avoid the shot.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up but Takeshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takeshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi tries to break the clinch but Bungradidoa is controlling the position.
Bungradidoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeshi trying to stall but Bungradidoa improves his position.
#T3##BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa misses with a jab to the body
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mophaf Bungradidoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bungradidoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takeshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Takeshi moves away
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bungradidoa moves to clinch but Takeshi breaks away
and Takeshi counters with a stiff right hand.
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Takeshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bungradidoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bungradidoa's head backwards.#CL2#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi lands a shot to the body.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeshi missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Takeshi misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Takeshi.
Takeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the ropes.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the side of Bungradidoa's head.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi is working Bungradidoa over against the ropes.#BC2#
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa is looking to wear down Takeshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch but Takeshi slips to the side
enabling Takeshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bungradidoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
Takeshi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses
and Takeshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Takeshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a right hand.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takeshi lands a body punch.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi'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.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Takeshi. #T3#
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bungradidoa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bungradidoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bungradidoa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bungradidoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi connects with a right hand. Bungradidoa shakes it off.
Bungradidoa misses with a jab to the body
and Takeshi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bungradidoa has double underhooks.
Bungradidoa is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takeshi lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bungradidoa blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a head kick. Bungradidoa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Takeshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bungradidoa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takeshi can't find room to land a body shot as Bungradidoa controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Bungradidoa has Takeshi up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takeshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeshi is trying to break the clinch but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Bungradidoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeshi.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi lands a body shot. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Takeshi. #T1#
Bungradidoa looks to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Takeshi rushes Bungradidoa and presses him up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bungradidoa tries to keep at a distance but Takeshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi digs a right hand into Bungradidoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bungradidoa's gas tank. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Bungradidoa moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bungradidoa looks to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeshi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and pushes Bungradidoa back into the ropes.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bungradidoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Takeshi avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the ropes.
Bungradidoa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.#T3#
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi cracks Bungradidoa with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bungradidoa as the two fighters clinch.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Takeshi pushes Bungradidoa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi lands an uppercut.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bungradidoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick
and Bungradidoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Takeshi moves out of range. #CL2#
Takeshi moves into range and clinches up with Bungradidoa.
Takeshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bungradidoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Bungradidoa clinches up against the ropes.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa. #BC2#
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up.
Bungradidoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bungradidoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bungradidoa.
A head kick misses from Bungradidoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#CL2#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa. #T1#
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Takeshi presses Bungradidoa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takeshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Takeshi up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
#BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bungradidoa lands a high kick!
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bungradidoa is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Takeshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but Bungradidoa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeshi! But no joy.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch there but Takeshi circles away.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch
letting Takeshi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takeshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi stuns Bungradidoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeshi misses with the combination.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch but Takeshi slips to the side
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takeshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeshi throws a head kick but Bungradidoa moves out of range.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takeshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bungradidoa clinches.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bungradidoa blocks it with crossed arms.
Mophaf Bungradidoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bungradidoa tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Takeshi avoids the head kick by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bungradidoa misses the shot to the body.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takeshi keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and pushes Bungradidoa back into the ropes.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi gets through Bungradidoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi digs a right hand underneath Bungradidoa's ribcage. Bungradidoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takeshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Takeshi!
An out of breath Ichi Takeshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 15
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Takeshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeshi drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by Machado.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Takeshi connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Takeshi shoots in.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Takeshi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takeshi darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Takeshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.#T1#
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Takeshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Ichi Takeshi has been cut.#T2#
Takeshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi wants to break free but Machado has control.
Takeshi can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado lands a left hand.
Takeshi goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takeshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Machado tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Takeshi moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Takeshi's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takeshi avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Takeshi shrugs off.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi jumps guard but Machado stands there with Takeshi around his waist. Takeshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Takeshi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machado regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Takeshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takeshi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takeshi trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machado throws the left hand but Takeshi avoids the punch easily.
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machado defends it well.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Machado has Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi tries to score a body lock takedown but Machado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
#TD2#
Takeshi manages to pull guard.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.#SU#
Machado stands up from Takeshi's guard - Machado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Machado tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeshi's head.
Machado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takeshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Takeshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Takeshi is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands an elbow just above Takeshi 's eye.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi has Machado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi stalling the fight.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.#T4#
Takeshi fails to pull guard.
A short left from Machado.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeshi gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takeshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Takeshi is trying to trip Machado. He has hold of a leg but Machado is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takeshi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichi Takeshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeshi moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.#CL2#
Takeshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado gets through Takeshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.#T1#
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Takeshi is rocked!
Takeshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Takeshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi is pressed against the cage. Machado pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Takeshi! Two more big strikes from Machado and Takeshi crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rodrigo Machado!
Ichi Takeshi spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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Event:
MMMA 25: Night of Champions
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten lands a jab.
Sten tries to land a front kick but Takeshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeshi. That did some damage!
Sten scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom.
Sten is controlling Takeshi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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!
Sten tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Sten is having none of it.
Takeshi prevents Sten from improving his position.
Sten told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Takeshi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sten! #T1#
Sten wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Sten is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi raining down shots from the mount!
Takeshi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takeshi dominating with strikes here.
Sten is working to get back to half guard.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Sten is squirming around nicely.
Sten is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Takeshi won't let Sten get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Takeshi looking to control but Sten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Takeshi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sten is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 9
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab from Mcdermott.#CL#
Takeshi gets a clinch.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Takeshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcdermott or not.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcdermott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takeshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Ichi Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants a takedown.
Takeshi has Mcdermott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcdermott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Mcdermott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Takeshi manages to pull guard.
Mcdermott looking to pass the guard.
Mcdermott throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcdermott's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!#REVR#
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Mcdermott blocks nicely.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mcdermott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takeshi scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Mcdermott keeps moving. #T3#
Takeshi works over Mcdermott with some ground and pound from guard.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdermott trying to control the position.
Takeshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mcdermott has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Mcdermott is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Takeshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdermott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Takeshi forces Mcdermott back against the cage and clinches.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcdermott controls his hands.
#TD2#
Mcdermott is trying to trip Takeshi. He has hold of a leg but Takeshi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcdermott persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Takeshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mcdermott off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed
and Mcdermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Takeshi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcdermott!
Takeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeshi looking to control but Mcdermott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcdermott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mcdermott throwing hammer fists to the chest of Takeshi. What's that going to do exactly?
Mcdermott is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdermott tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.
Takeshi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdermott is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdermott manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdermott is refusing to be controlled, as Takeshi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Mcdermott is defending well.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcdermott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi. #T3##SUB2#
Mcdermott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdermott can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Takeshi.
Mcdermott moves into full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ichi Takeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mcdermott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takeshi has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdermott avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
Mcdermott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Mcdermott dives in and scores a takedown into Takeshi's guard.
Mcdermott postures up and lands a big shot to Takeshi's brow.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeshi controls Mcdermott momentarily but Mcdermott frees himself.
Mcdermott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Mcdermott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcdermott wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcdermott sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Mcdermott is a slippery customer.
Mcdermott tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeshi in particular looking to stall.
Mcdermott is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takeshi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcdermott!
Mcdermott is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi unloading with bombs!
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow.
Mcdermott is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mcdermott is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Takeshi lands with some strikes.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Terry Mcdermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcdermott is still in real trouble! Can Takeshi finish him?#SUB#
Takeshi has control of Mcdermott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcdermott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcdermott is looking to escape.
Takeshi landing shots from mount.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Mcdermott is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mcdermott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
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!
Takeshi working Mcdermott over with strikes here.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
Takeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takeshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Terry Mcdermott was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.
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Madness MMA 13: 13
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sten pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sten manages to break the clinch.
Sten keeps the fight on the outside.
Sten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sten looks to land a left hand but Takeshi moved out of range nicely.
Takeshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Sten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Sten.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Sten gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
A head kick misses from Sten.
Takeshi shoots in and drives through. Sten sprawls well.
Takeshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sten connects with the punch.
Takeshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Sten closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi has Sten pressed against the cage, preventing Sten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takeshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sten tries to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling the position. #T1##BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sten lands with a cross.
Sten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takeshi's head.
Sten lands a jab to the head.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
Sten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi slips under a jab from Sten.
Takeshi blocks a jab.
Takeshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Sten misses with a looping right.
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Takeshi has Sten up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeshi misses with some punches.
Sten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi.
#T2##BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sten misses with a head kick.
Takeshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up with Sten, looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes Sten against the cage but Sten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sten loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
A cross from Sten lands.
Takeshi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sten defends well and Takeshi ends up having to push Sten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takeshi is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Sten.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sten defends it well.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeshi.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sten swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sten moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeshi jumps guard but Sten stands there with Takeshi around his waist. Takeshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
Takeshi has Sten pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sten manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Takeshi.
Sten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takeshi's head.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Sten moves out of range easily.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sten missing with a left hand there. Takeshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sten looks to land a right hand but Takeshi moved out of range.
Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sten.
Dan Sten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeshi throws a hook but Sten blocks it.#T4#
Sten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeshi.
Sten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi missing with a left hand there. Sten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sten misses with a looping right.
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sten throws a shot from downtown. Takeshi moves away and avoids it.
Takeshi feints the counter takedown.
Sten misses with an uppercut.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeshi somewhat.#CL#
Sten gets a clinch. #BC#
Sten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sten's waist but Sten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side. #CL#
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but Sten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sten tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Sten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
Takeshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Sten manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.#BC#
Sten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sten slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sten is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Sten has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sten manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi takes one to the side of the head.
Sten throws a push kick but Takeshi slaps the foot to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeshi.#T1#
A jab from Sten misses.
Sten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sten throws a head kick that misses.
Sten thuds his right hand into Takeshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sten scores with a head kick.
Takeshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sten misses with an uppercut.
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sten tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sten. #CL2#
Takeshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sten feints and then cracks Takeshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeshi down.
Sten takes one on the button.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Dan Sten is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi throws a series of punches but Sten avoids them all with ease.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
Jab by Sten.
The fighters circling - Takeshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sten with a jab.
Takeshi connects with a single shot there.
Sten misses the jab.
Sten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sten as he avoids it easily.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Takeshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick and Takeshi moves out of range easily.
Takeshi misses the shot to the body.
Sten tries to clinch there but Takeshi circles away.
A lazy left from Sten finds it's target.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Sten.
Takeshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sten throwing a counter right hand but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeshi. Sten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sten lands with a right hand.
Takeshi shoots in and drives through. Sten sprawls well.
Takeshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Takeshi feints and as Sten raises his hands in defense, Takeshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takeshi is breathing heavily.
Sten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sten holds on and takes a little breather.
Sten wants to improve his position but instead Takeshi has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Takeshi 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.
Sten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi is trying to get back to his feet but Sten has full control of the position and if anything, Takeshi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sten keeps control of the position easily here as Takeshi tries to buck him off.
Takeshi wants to escape the position.
Sten looking to hold on to the position here but Takeshi rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sten sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takeshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sten scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeshi should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Sten as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Sten closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sten breaks from the clinch.
Sten's corner calls for a 1-2. Sten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sten.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Sten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takeshi slips a jab from Sten.
Sten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sten scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeshi should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sten lands with a right hand.
Sten keeps the fight on the outside.
Sten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.#T1#
Takeshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Takeshi shoots in and bounces Sten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sten kicks Takeshi off and gets to his feet.
Sten staying out of range there.
Sten stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Sten closes the distance and pushes Takeshi back into the cage.
Takeshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takeshi wants to clinch up but Sten keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sten.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Takeshi has Sten pressed against the cage.
Takeshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takeshi goes for a takedown attempt but Sten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sten misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Sten throws a push kick but Takeshi slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Sten has managed to clinch.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
Takeshi wants a takedown.
Takeshi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Sten connects with a knee to the head.
Takeshi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Sten circles away easily
and Sten counters with a stiff right hand.
Sten scores with a jab.
Takeshi needs to keep his hands up - Sten had a free shot at his head there.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Takeshi.
Sten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sten lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Takeshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takeshi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Sten says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sten is controlling Takeshi's trapped leg to prevent Takeshi from advancing to side control.#T4#
Takeshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ichi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sten trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sten wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sten tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Sten is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!
A relieved looking Dan Sten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ichi Takeshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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Event:
Madness MMA 11: Havoc
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takeshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Helix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Helix has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Helix blocks nicely.
Helix wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. #REVR#
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Helix postures up in Takeshi's guard and throws a big left but Takeshi blocks it.
Helix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Takeshi has his foot on Helix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helix works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeshi has wrist control.
Helix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi looking to control.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takeshi is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut
and Helix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi grinds an elbow into Helix's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Helix sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takeshi is putting a hurting on Helix here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Helix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Helix says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Helix is trying is best to control the position here.
Helix is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi stalling. #SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions.
Helix is looking to improve his position.
Helix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helix.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi.
Helix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helix looking to control.
Helix keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takeshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helix swivels and escapes.
Helix jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix thuds his right hand into Takeshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ichi Takeshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Helix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takeshi cracks Helix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into Helix's guard.
Takeshi working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Helix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takeshi escapes and throws Helix's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Helix tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Takeshi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Helix working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Helix is squirming around nicely.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takeshi unloading with bombs!#T1##SUB2#
Takeshi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Helix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeshi unloading with bombs!
Helix tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi with shots to the head and body - Helix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Helix is squirming around nicely.
Takeshi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Takeshi prevents Helix from getting the reversal.
Helix is trying to reverse the position but instead Takeshi has taken his back - oops!#T2#
Helix turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Takeshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takeshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard.
Takeshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takeshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helix is controlling Takeshi's posture.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Helix controlling Takeshi's posture.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Helix tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takeshi scoring with some ground and pound.
Ichi Takeshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix trying to control the position.
Helix wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Helix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takeshi pulls Helix in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takeshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helix.
Helix tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Helix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeshi. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick
and Helix counters with a thumping low kick.
Helix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takeshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Helix counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi tries to clinch up.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helix stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Helix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Helix catches Takeshi right on the button with a cross.
Helix connects with a crisp jab.
Takeshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helix tries to avoid it but Takeshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helix to the ground. Helix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brett Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeshi.
Takeshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helix tries to avoid it but Takeshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helix to the ground. Helix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Takeshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Helix tries to buck Takeshi off but Takeshi is having none of it.
Helix is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Helix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helix controls the position for a moment.#T2#
Helix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takeshi's best efforts.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Helix is having none of it.
Takeshi lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but Helix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Helix wants to get back to full guard.
Takeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Helix is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Takeshi there. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helix holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Helix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi is thwarting Helix's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Takeshi darts in and clinches Helix up against the cage.
Helix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brett Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Takeshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Takeshi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Helix is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Helix wants to control but Takeshi passes easily into half guard.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takeshi stalling. #SUB2#
Helix is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Takeshi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Takeshi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Helix is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO3-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
Takeshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ishikawa tries to circle away but Takeshi has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishikawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ishikawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Takeshi pushes Ishikawa up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takeshi counter with a right hand.
Ishikawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeshi to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Ishikawa misses the body punch
and Takeshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
Ishikawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi punishes Ishikawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Takeshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishikawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Takeshi rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Takeshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ishikawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takeshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa misses with a body shot.
Takeshi digs a good body shot into Ishikawa's ribs.#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ishikawa is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishikawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Takeshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
A short left from Takeshi.
Ishikawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeshi won't allow it.
#BC2#
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishikawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takeshi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Takeshi connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeshi! But no joy.
Takeshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishikawa.
Takeshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ishikawa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Takeshi gets a clinch. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches.
Ishikawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Takeshi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Takeshi breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takeshi pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ishikawa letting Takeshi take a breather here.
Ishikawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishikawa is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling him.
Takeshi keeps control of Ishikawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ishikawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Takeshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi lands a head kick. Ishikawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Takeshi rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Ishikawa wants to break free but Takeshi has control.
#T4#
Takeshi lands a right hand.
Takeshi controlling the action here for a moment.
Ishikawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ishikawa is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling him.#BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi lands an overhand right.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Takeshi scores with the left hand. Ishikawa knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Takeshi has Ishikawa up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa'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.
#R2#
Ishikawa misses with a few strikes there.
Takeshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishikawa momentarily.
#CUT2#
Akira Ishikawa's cut is getting worse.
Takeshi lands a head shot.
Ishikawa throws a lazy head kick
and Takeshi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Takeshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ishikawa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ishikawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishikawa is keeping busy.
Ishikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeshi won't allow it.
Ishikawa is trying to break free.#BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Takeshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ishikawa's head.#CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ishikawa is trying to break free.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeshi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ishikawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeshi pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ishikawa is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishikawa is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi is controlling him.
Takeshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Takeshi lands an uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Takeshi breaks from the clinch.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Takeshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi lands an uppercut.
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Ishikawa is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takeshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi scores with a head kick. Ishikawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ishikawa tries to move into range but Takeshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Ishikawa is rocked!#CL2#
Ishikawa gets tackled into the ropes by Takeshi. Takeshi maintains the clinch.
Oh Ishikawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takeshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeshi.
#T3##BC2#
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Takeshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeshi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishikawa walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichi Takeshi!
A victorious Ichi Takeshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Akira Ishikawa stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happens let's try again'.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Takeshi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shinoki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Takeshi seems content to control.
Takeshi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shinoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shinoki pushes Takeshi off looking to stand but Takeshi dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Shinoki is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to control the pace. #T1#
Shinoki is trying to stand back up but Takeshi is controlling him
Shinoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shinoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takeshi controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinoki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shinoki is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shinoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeshi defending well though.
Takeshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinoki . #T2#
Shinoki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takeshi to regain full guard.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shinoki controls the pace.
Let's hope that Shinoki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takeshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Shinoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Takeshi prevents Shinoki from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Shinoki pushes Takeshi off and gets back to his feet.
Shinoki keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shinoki .
Takeshi tries to counter with a takedown but Shinoki is quick to defend against it.
Takeshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Takeshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Shinoki 's guard.
Shinoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Shinoki is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Shinoki has an active guard here but Takeshi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Shinoki is defending well.
Shinoki wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Shinoki is looking to get back to full guard here but Takeshi has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ichi Takeshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shinoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shinoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Naya Shinoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up with Shinoki , looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes Shinoki against the ropes but Shinoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shinoki with the counter takedown but Takeshi avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeshi as he avoids it easily.
Takeshi fails to land the takedown.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Takeshi tries to clinch there but Shinoki circles away.
Shinoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeshi defends it well.#TD2#
Shinoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shinoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working. #SUB2#
Shinoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shinoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takeshi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shinoki off and has taken his back!#T2#
Shinoki is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Takeshi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Shinoki ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Takeshi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichi Takeshi!
A very excited looking Ichi Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Naya Shinoki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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Event:
Kinro Kansha No Hi *2016*
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yasumi.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeshi defends it well.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Takeshi lands but Yasumi takes it in his stride.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Yasumi circles away easily
and as Takeshi loses concentration momentarily, Yasumi counters with a picture perfect head kick! Takeshi goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsuya Yasumi!
Katsuya Yasumi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Ichi Takeshi had this to say: 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Rad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Rad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rad up against the cage.#TD#
Takeshi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi trying to control but Rad is working from the bottom.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Takeshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Rad is looking to stand up but Takeshi isn't so interested in that idea.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rad is retaining full guard.
Rad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rad keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rad throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Rad misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Takeshi darts in and clinches Rad up against the cage.
Rad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Rad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi checks a leg kick.
Rad lands a front kick.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Rad tries a quick counter leg kick but Takeshi is wise to it.#T3#
Rad is looking to slow Takeshi down with leg kicks.
Takeshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takeshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rad.
Rad misses with a low kick.
Rad connects with a jab.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rad throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
Takeshi ducks right into an uppercut from Rad.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Rad gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Takeshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takeshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD#
Takeshi knocks Rad to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Rad is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi working the ground and pound.
Rad is still in real trouble! Can Takeshi finish him?
Rad prevents Takeshi from improving position.
Takeshi working the ground and pound.
Rad trying to remain calm as Takeshi controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi moves into full mount!
Takeshi content just to control the position here.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rad is trying to stand.#SUB#
Takeshi has control of Rad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rad is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takeshi fails with the takedown.
Rad wants to land a leg kick but Takeshi is out of range.
Takeshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rad sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Takeshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rad kicks Takeshi off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Takeshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rad's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ichi Takeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rad is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi passes into half guard.
Rad is trying to stand up here but Takeshi is controlling him well.
Takeshi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takeshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rad wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#T1#
Rad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeshi.
Takeshi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeshi trying to control the pace.
Takeshi with the ground and pound but Rad uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Takeshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takeshi is stalling in the full guard.
Takeshi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Takeshi working some strikes from top position.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Rad wants to stand up but Takeshi is controlling him.
Takeshi postures up in Rad's guard and throws a big left but Rad blocks it.
Takeshi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takeshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rad swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takeshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
Takeshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeshi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rad's head.
Takeshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeshi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Takeshi moves into full mount!
Takeshi is landing with some decent strikes but Rad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takeshi looking to finish Rad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rad!
Rad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takeshi cracks Rad with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichi Takeshi!
An out of breath Ichi Takeshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Takeshi lands a jab to Anthriel's midsection.#TD#
Takeshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anthriel won't allow Takeshi to pass to mount.
Takeshi uses his free foot to push down on Anthriel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anthriel.
Takeshi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anthriel is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anthriel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takeshi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1##SUB#
Takeshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takeshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takeshi looking to control but Anthriel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Anthriel is squirming around nicely.
Anthriel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Takeshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Takeshi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Takeshi content just to control the position here.
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow.
Takeshi wants to control but instead Anthriel manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Anthriel is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
Takeshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anthriel's head. #T3#
Anthriel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anthriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anthriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anthriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anthriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anthriel keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Anthriel is working from the bottom.
Takeshi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anthriel's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anthriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Anthriel tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anthriel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anthriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anthriel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeshi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeshi throws out the jab.
Takeshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Anthriel circles away.
Anthriel throws a counter combo.#T1#
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Anthriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Takeshi clinches up against the cage.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anthriel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anthriel prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takeshi as Anthriel tries to tie him up.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anthriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeshi is working for takedown but Anthriel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takeshi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anthriel walks away with a smile on his face. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takeshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Anthriel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Takeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anthriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeshi fails with the takedown
and Anthriel counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeshi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anthriel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anthriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takeshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthriel can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeshi or perhaps it was just good defense by Anthriel, which made it look bad.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anthriel sprawls well. Anthriel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorn Anthriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Anthriel misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Anthriel avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
A head kick misses from Takeshi.
Anthriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorn Anthriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takeshi swings for the body but Anthriel moves out of range.
Anthriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anthriel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takeshi's hands.
Anthriel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Anthriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A head kick misses from Takeshi.
Anthriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeshi has a takedown stuffed.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anthriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anthriel! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Anthriel does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorn Anthriel 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#
Anthriel looks to land a left hand but Takeshi moved out of range nicely.
Takeshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anthriel swivels and escapes.
Anthriel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takeshi under the eye.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Anthriel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anthriel! But no joy.
Anthriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anthriel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anthriel works Takeshi's body with a nice hook.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Anthriel is having none of it.
Anthriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthriel looks to land a right hand but Takeshi moved out of range.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anthriel's waist but Anthriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Anthriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed
and Anthriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Takeshi is rocked!#T1#
Takeshi takes one to the chin there.
Oh Takeshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeshi closes the distance but Anthriel moves to the side
and Anthriel counters with a left to the body.
Anthriel circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Takeshi tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Anthriel wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorn Anthriel!
Jorn Anthriel took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Ichi Takeshi was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Ichi Takeshi. Fuujin comes into the arena with GAMBLER blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takeshi gets caught flat footed, as Fuujin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Takeshi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin is fighting to break Takeshi's control of his arms but Takeshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but instead Fuujin has moved into half guard.
Fuujin slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuujin prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fuujin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Takeshi
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuujin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fuujin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fuujin prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Fuujin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin passes Takeshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Fuujin seems content to control.
Takeshi is doing well to control the position and prevent Fuujin from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Fuujin seems content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to control but Fuujin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Takeshi trying to control here.
Fuujin trying to control the pace.
Fuujin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Fuujin is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeshi won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is just content to waste time from the top position. Takeshi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuujin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin preventing the sweep.
Fuujin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuujin passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fuujin in particular looking to stall.
Takeshi is concentrating on defense, preventing Fuujin from advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takeshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fuujin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fuujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Fuujin trying to control the pace.
Fuujin trying to control from Takeshi's half guard. Takeshi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Kazuka Fuujin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ichi Takeshi was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichi Takeshi and Bogie McGill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ichi Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takeshi wants to take the fight to the mat but McGill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGill prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGill.
McGill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi gets a clinch.
Takeshi lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) McGill
Takeshi is fighting to break McGill's control of his arms but McGill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGill! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) McGill
McGill is working to get back to half guard.
McGill told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi has hold of McGill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takeshi controlling from mount.
McGill wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but McGill is squirming around nicely.
Takeshi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGill is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi controlling from the full mount.
Takeshi prevents McGill from getting the reversal.
Takeshi controlling his opponent.
Takeshi looking to secure an arm triangle but McGill defends it well.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but McGill is squirming around nicely.
Takeshi content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGill tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi working for a guillotine from mount but McGill is in no mood to give up.
McGill can't escape the position.
Takeshi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGill is looking to regain half guard here but Takeshi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi tries for a kimura but McGill is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but McGill is defending well.
Takeshi wants to control but McGill is keeping him busy.
McGill tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGill tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Takeshi tries to move to mount but McGill blocks the move with his legs.
McGill wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGill wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
You can see the frustration on McGill's face as Takeshi controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGill prevents Takeshi from moving into mount.
Takeshi is trying to move to mount but McGill reverses beautifully and ends up in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) McGill
McGill looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (2) McGill
McGill wants to hit a switch here but Takeshi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGill there! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (10) vs (2) McGill
Takeshi trying to control but McGill is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McGill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (4) McGill
McGill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGill wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
McGill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takeshi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (12) vs (4) McGill
McGill is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to control but McGill is working from the bottom.
McGill looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
McGill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
McGill working a defensive guard here.
McGill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (15) vs (4) McGill
Takeshi trying to control but McGill is having none of it.
Takeshi has hold of McGill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGill is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
Takeshi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGill struggling a bit here.
McGill is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Takeshi is staying active.
McGill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but McGill is defending well.
McGill is looking to regain half guard here but Takeshi keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McGill struggling a bit here.
McGill tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Takeshi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (17) vs (4) McGill
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGill is looking to escape.
McGill regains half guard.
McGill is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGill is refusing to be controlled, as Takeshi sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Ichi Takeshi 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 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Harrass rushes Takeshi and presses him up against the cage.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Takeshi gets control of Harrass's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takeshi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harrass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrass controlling from the top position.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrass manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Harrass keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Takeshi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Harrass throws up his legs and catches Takeshi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Takeshi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Harrass! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phil Harrass!
After the fight, Phil Harrass 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.
Ichi Takeshi spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Harrass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takeshi's head backwards.
Takeshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi.
Harrass wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harrass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Harrass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeshi working the ground and pound but Harrass is defending the strikes.
Harrass gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harrass preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrass defending well though. #T1#
Harrass tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeshi 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.
Harrass is trying to control but can't.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Harrass won't allow it.
Takeshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Harrass defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrass gets full guard.
Harrass keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between Harrass's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harrass struggling a bit here.
Harrass manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takeshi's best efforts.
Harrass trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Harrass tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi is thwarting Harrass's attempts to control the position.
Takeshi trying to mount his opponent but Harrass defends it.
Takeshi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Takeshi lands with some strikes.
Harrass is looking to improve his position but Takeshi isn't that keen on the idea.
Harrass manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Harrass has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takeshi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takeshi!
Harrass is not content to let Takeshi control the position.
You can see the frustration on Harrass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrass tries to buck Takeshi off but Takeshi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrass keeps working.
Harrass prevents Takeshi from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Takeshi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harrass's guard.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Harrass has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ichi Takeshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrass trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Takeshi with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Harrass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Harrass looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takeshi has picked Harrass up and slammed him! Harrass can't keep hold of the triangle and Takeshi manages to pass to side control!
Takeshi in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Harrass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Takeshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harrass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takeshi's guard! Nice work there by Harrass!
Harrass is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeshi has wrist control.
Harrass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takeshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrass looking to pass the guard.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harrass postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harrass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Harrass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harrass with the ground and pound but Takeshi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harrass looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takeshi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Harrass is looking for a triangle here but Takeshi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harrass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrass has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Harrass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeshi scoring with punches from side control.
Harrass is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but Harrass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi controlling the action here.
Harrass trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrass trying to control here.
Takeshi is nestled in close to Harrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harrass tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi working over Harrass with some ground and pound. Harrass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Takeshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Harrass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harrass looks to land a right hand but Takeshi moved out of range.
Harrass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Harrass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takeshi's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Harrass.
Harrass stalling in the clinch but Takeshi improves position. #TD#
Harrass gets control of Takeshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harrass will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Harrass working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Harrass looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Harrass keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Harrass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harrass is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Harrass looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrass, not yet.
Harrass keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Harrass wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Harrass looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takeshi has picked Harrass up and slammed him! Harrass can't keep hold of the triangle and Takeshi manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Takeshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phil Harrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harrass is looking for a sweep.
Harrass is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi working the head with strikes.
Harrass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrass struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Harrass is defending well. #T3#
Takeshi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harrass looks to move to half guard but instead Takeshi has passed into mount! Damn!
Takeshi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Harrass to control.
Harrass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harrass is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Takeshi.
Harrass gets back to half guard.
Takeshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Harrass says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harrass is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Harrass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takeshi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Takeshi!
An out of breath Ichi Takeshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Valdez fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Takeshi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takeshi working the head and body with strikes.
Valdez tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Takeshi connects with a nice short shot to Valdez's temple.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takeshi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Valdez is defending it quite comfortably.
Valdez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takeshi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takeshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takeshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Takeshi there.
Takeshi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takeshi winds up and cracks Valdez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Takeshi content to control rather than advance.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Valdez won't be happy about that!
Valdez wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi controlling from mount.
Takeshi working the ground and pound effectively.
Valdez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takeshi controlling from mount.
Takeshi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takeshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valdez is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Takeshi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Valdez is rocked!
Takeshi scoring with strikes but Valdez is staying in there.
Oh Valdez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Takeshi! Valdez is hurt baaadly! Takeshi is firing away with more strikes - Valdez 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 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichi Takeshi!
A very excited looking Ichi Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO-2
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Ripgut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takeshi avoids the body shot from Ripgut.
Takeshi throws a shot from downtown. Ripgut moves away and avoids it.
Ripgut throws a series of punches but Takeshi avoids them all with ease.
Ripgut throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD2#
Ripgut cracks Takeshi with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Takeshi get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Takeshi looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Ichi Takeshi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi throws a shot to the body.
Ripgut lands a jab to Takeshi's midsection.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ripgut knocks Takeshi out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Ripgut!
After winning the bout, Shane Ripgut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ichi Takeshi spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO-1
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Walian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jack Walian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walian throws out a counter right but Takeshi avoids it with no problem.
Takeshi moves out of range as Walian throws a body kick.
Walian wants to land a leg kick but Takeshi is out of range.
Walian sizes up Takeshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Walian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takeshi tries to clinch up but Walian circles away and keeps his distance.
Walian works Takeshi's body with a nice hook.
Walian circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Takeshi misses its intended target. #CL#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Walian pushes Takeshi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takeshi - that landed with a thud.
Walian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Walian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
Takeshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards. #T1#
Walian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walian misses with a body punch.
Takeshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Walian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Walian missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeshi.
Walian misses with some punches.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Walian controls his hands.
Walian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walian takes a shot to the head.
Takeshi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takeshi working aggressively here.
Takeshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takeshi lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Takeshi can't find room to land a body shot as Walian controls the action.
Walian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Walian blocks a body shot from Takeshi.
Walian can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Walian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walian lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Walian fails to land.
Takeshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walian.
Takeshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walian prevents a body shot from Takeshi.
Walian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Walian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Walian.
Takeshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
Takeshi blocking some punches.
Takeshi lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi trying to land knees to the body.
Walian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
Walian misses with a punch on the inside.
Walian misses with some punches.
Walian misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi cracks Walian with a nice body shot.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Walian.
Takeshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
Walian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi is leaning against Walian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walian misses with the head strike.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeshi has a couple of punches blocked by Walian.
A short right from Takeshi. #T4#
Walian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Walian misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Takeshi cracks Walian with a nice body shot.
Takeshi working aggressively here.
Takeshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walian.
Takeshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Walian blocking some punches.
Takeshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walian misses with a punch on the inside.
Walian scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi tries a body shot but Walian blocks it.
Nice body punch from Takeshi.
Takeshi blocking some punches.
Takeshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walian digs a right hand into Takeshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeshi's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Walian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Walian drops his hands momentarily and Takeshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walian.
Takeshi lands with a hook. Walian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takeshi's head.
Walian throws a leg kick
and Takeshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeshi with a nice cross.
Takeshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack Walian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeshi scores with the left hand. Walian knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walian misses with a body punch
and Takeshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walian lands a leg kick that knocks Takeshi off balance momentarily.
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walian throws a head kick that Takeshi semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
#T1#
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Walian takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeshi lands a body punch.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Walian.
Takeshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
Ichi Takeshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walian avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Walian misses with some punches.
Walian misses with the head strike.
Walian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeshi digs a right hand into Walian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walian's gas tank.
Takeshi blocks an uppercut.
Walian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Takeshi pushes Walian back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi pushes Walian back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Walian.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Walian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Walian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Walian fails to land.
Takeshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walian blocking some punches.
Takeshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi tries to work over Walian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with some punches.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeshi.
Walian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walian is stalling here.
Walian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walian lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeshi.
Walian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
Takeshi working aggressively here.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walian tries to throw a body punch but Takeshi avoids it by throwing Walian back against the ropes.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Walian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walian blocking some punches.
Walian has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi.
Walian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walian.
Walian lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi lands a body punch.
Walian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeshi takes a shot to the head.
Walian tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walian blocks a body shot from Takeshi.
Walian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi blocking some punches.
Walian blocking some punches.
Walian throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Walian on the inside.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Walian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Walian throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Walian scores with a punch to the head.
Walian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takeshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walian looks to land a left hand but Takeshi moved out of range nicely.
Takeshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walian missing with a left hand there. Takeshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walian misses with a body shot.
Walian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeshi.
Walian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walian throws a sloppy head kick and Takeshi moves out of range easily.
Walian looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walian lands with a shot to the body.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Walian.
Walian loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
Takeshi loads up on a big right hand but Walian slips the punch.
Takeshi wants to clinch.
Walian thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Walian connects with the punch.
Walian lands with a nice body punch.
Walian throws a body punch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Walian looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Takeshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeshi misses the target.
Walian throws a push kick but Takeshi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Takeshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeshi.
Takeshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takeshi checks it well.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Walian is having none of it.
Walian throws a big counter head kick but Takeshi avoids it with no problem.
Takeshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walian under the eye.#T2#
Walian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeshi.
Walian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Walian misses
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Walian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Takeshi as the two fighters clinch.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Walian.
Takeshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walian takes a shot to the head.
Walian misses with a punch on the inside.
Walian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeshi pushes Walian back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Takeshi.
A head punch on the inside from Walian fails to land.
Walian tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Walian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walian is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Takeshi.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walian tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Walian.
Takeshi blocking some punches.
A short left from Takeshi.
Walian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeshi. #T4#
Takeshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Walian.
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!
Takeshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walian blocks an uppercut.
Takeshi lands a nice uppercut.
Walian can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Walian has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeshi tries to throw a body punch but Walian avoids it by throwing Takeshi back against the ropes.
Walian blocks a body shot from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Walian throws a head punch that misses.
Walian misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ichi Takeshi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Walian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takeshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walian blocks a jab.
Walian misses with a body shot.
Walian throws a shot from downtown. Takeshi moves away and avoids it.
Walian misses with the body kick
and Takeshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walian throws a sloppy body shot
and Walian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Takeshi has closed the distance and engaged Walian in a clinch.
Walian misses with the head strike.
Walian is working Takeshi over against the ropes.
Takeshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walian.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Takeshi working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeshi backwards.
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Walian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Takeshi pushes Walian back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Walian struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi presses Walian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walian throws a head punch that misses.
Walian has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi.
Walian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walian is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Walian tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Takeshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Walian stalling against the ropes.
Walian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walian stalls. #T2#
Takeshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
Walian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walian working aggressively here.
Walian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walian leaning against his opponent.
Walian throws a head punch that misses.
Walian throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeshi.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
A head punch on the inside from Walian fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeshi.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Walian.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi lands a left hand.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walian's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walian.
Walian lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takeshi misses with the head strike.
Walian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walian swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walian looking to stall.
#T4#
Walian throws a head punch that misses.
Walian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeshi.
A head punch on the inside from Walian fails to land.
Nice body punch from Walian - that landed with a thud.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walian's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
A short left from Takeshi.
Walian blocks a body shot from Takeshi.
Walian struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Walian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi had his way with Jack Walian in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Walian clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walian.
Takeshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walian or not.
Takeshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi misses with some punches.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Walian.
Walian misses with a punch on the inside.
Walian throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Walian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Walian misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walian backwards.
Takeshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walian lands an uppercut.
Takeshi tries to work over Walian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the side of Walian's head.
Takeshi cracks Walian with a nice body shot.#T1#
Walian has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a right hand.
Takeshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walian's elbow.
Takeshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walian's elbow.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walian.
Walian misses with the head strike.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
Walian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walian.
Walian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeshi tries to throw a body punch but Walian avoids it by throwing Takeshi back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Takeshi as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Walian has a couple of punches blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Walian.
Walian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeshi lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeshi lands with a left to the head.
Takeshi is leaning against Walian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Walian.
Walian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeshis head.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi blocking some punches.
Takeshi digs a right hand into Walian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walian's gas tank.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Takeshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Walian controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Walian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walian struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi gets through Walian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Walian.
Walian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi lands a right hand.
Walian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeshi.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Walian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walian tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walian lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Walian.
Walian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack Walian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi tries to work over Walian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walian throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takeshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Takeshi!
A relieved looking Ichi Takeshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Showa Day !!! We Love Emporers
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Martin connects with the punch.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takeshi has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martin continues to drive forward.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Takeshi shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takeshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a quick counter head kick but Takeshi was just out of range.
Takeshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Takeshi was not able to check.
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Martin continues to drive forward.#CL#
Martin has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Takeshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Martin trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Takeshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Takeshi postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Takeshi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Martin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin cracks Takeshi with a solid left hand.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin distracts Takeshi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T4#
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Takeshi trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takeshi shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeshi sprawls and moves away.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Takeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Martin 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.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Takeshi fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Takeshi tightens his grip and picks Martin up, before dumping him to the ground. Martin manages to land in guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Takeshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Takeshi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeshi's head.#T3#
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takeshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin 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.
#R3#
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeshi.
Takeshi wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Takeshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Martin leaves Takeshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeshi.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takeshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Takeshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Takeshi wants to clinch.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Takeshi is quick to defend against it.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Takeshi tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takeshi with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Takeshi looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Takeshi.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Takeshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Takeshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Takeshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.#T3#
Martin is pulling down on Takeshi's head to control his posture.
Takeshi throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeshi has wrist control.
Martin throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martin's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!#REVB#
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takeshi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takeshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Martin won't allow it.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Takeshi with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Takeshi - just one landing.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
#TD2#
Takeshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Martin has his hands clasped together around Takeshi's back. He's all about the action.
Ichi Takeshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeshi wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takeshi trying to advance position but Martin counters by regaining guard.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin wants to stand up but Takeshi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeshi shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range. #T3#
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeshi.
And Takeshi tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martin wants to clinch.#TD2#
Martin tries to sprawl but Takeshi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takeshi is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi is just content to waste time from the top position. Martin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Martin had his way with Ichi Takeshi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeshi.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin trying to control here.
Martin won't allow Takeshi to pass to mount.
Martin wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Takeshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Takeshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVB#
Takeshi postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Takeshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Martin throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Takeshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Martin trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Takeshi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Takeshi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin is nestled in close to Takeshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Martin is nestled in close to Takeshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ichi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Takeshi blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Steve Martin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ichi Takeshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a!!!! great shame I great shame Sorry I need more strong in spirit. '.
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