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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Punk takes the fight into the clinch.
Takajiri fails to pull guard.
Punk misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Punk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takajiri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Takajiri trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Takajiri covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Punk throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Punk throwing sloppy strikes.
Takajiri covering up well and avoiding damage.
Punk struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takajiri trying to get back to his feet but Punk is in full control for now. #T1#
Punk throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Punk missing with strikes.
Punk missing with strikes.
Punk thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Takajiri covering up well and avoiding damage.
Punk controls the position.
Punk misses with an elbow to the head.
Punk misses with an elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Punk avoiding Takajiri 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Takajiri wants to get back to his feet.
Takajiri is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Punk misses with a punch to the head.
Takajiri looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Punk throwing sloppy strikes.
Takajiri trying to control the position but Punk manages to sink in the hooks.
Takajiri is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Punk off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Takajiri avoids the strikes from Punk.
Takajiri wants to get back to his feet.
Punk misses with an elbow to the head. #T3#
Takajiri is trying to stand back up.
Takajiri is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Takajiri is trying to get back to his feet but Punk has full control of the position and if anything, Takajiri has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Takajiri breaks Punk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takajiri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takajiri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takajiri looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Punk 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#
Punk trying to control from half guard but Takajiri is working away.
Punk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Punk is looking to take a break and control but Takajiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punk is taking a breather. Takajiri 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punk is just content to waste time from the top position. Takajiri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EM Punk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Takajiri gets caught flat footed, as Punk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Punk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punk is stalling in the full guard.
Takajiri keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass.
Takajiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punk is looking to work some ground and pound but Takajiri has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Punk trying to control the position but Takajiri is working away.
Punk in side control, throwing shots but Takajiri defends.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Takajiri is looking for a sweep.
Punk misses with the ground and pound.
EM Punk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punk is looking to take a break and control but Takajiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takajiri struggling a bit here.
Punk throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takajiri holding on.
Punk tries to advance to mount but Takajiri instead regains half guard.
Takajiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takajiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punk.
Punk 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.
Punk thows a huge punch but Takajiri dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Punk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takajiri defends it well.
Punk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Punk trying to mount his opponent but Takajiri defends it.
Punk misses with a head shot. Takajiri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Punk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takajiri can do to turn this around?
Takajiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punk is controlling him.
Punk postures up in Takajiri's guard and throws a big left but Takajiri blocks it.
Takajiri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punk.
Punk forces his way into half guard.
Punk seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Punk not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takajiri wants to get back to full guard.
Punk seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Punk is looking for a kimura here.
Punk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takajiri to regain full guard.
Punk wants to pass the guard but Takajiri is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takajiri's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EM Punk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Takajiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Takajiri with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Punk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takajiri's half guard.
Punk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Punk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Punk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takajiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk trying to control from half guard but Takajiri is working away.
Punk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB2#
Takajiri looking for submissions off his back.
Takajiri is looking to control Punk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takajiri avoid being mounted?
Takajiri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Punk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Punk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takajiri is not content to let Punk control the position.
Takajiri is looking for a sweep. Punk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryo Takajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
EM Punk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Punk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takajiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Punk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takajiri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Punk wants to control from the top but Takajiri keeps moving.
Punk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Punk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Punk wants to control from the top but Takajiri keeps moving.
Punk throws a big elbow that misses.
Punk wants to control from the top but Takajiri keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takajiri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Punk passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Takajiri actively working from the bottom here.
Punk trying to control the pace.
Punk works his way into full mount!
Punk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takajiri wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Punk.
#T4#
Punk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takajiri is squirming around, avoiding Punk's attempts to control the action.
Punk controlling from the full mount.
Takajiri is squirming around, avoiding Punk's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punk content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
EM Punk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punk, 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 for EM Punk!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for EM Punk!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for EM Punk!
EM Punk wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BRFC 44
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bear lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Takajiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bear throws out the jab.
A low kick from Takajiri misses
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takajiri scores with a spinning back kick!
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Takajiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takajiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takajiri throws a leg kick
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takajiri blocks a jab.
Bear tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target. #T1#
Takajiri throws a leg kick
and Bear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takajiri moves out of range as Bear strikes.
Takajiri throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bear counter with a right hand.
Takajiri throws a body kick that misses
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Takajiri is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ryo Takajiri has been cut.
Takajiri throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Bear counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bear lands an uppercut.
Takajiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Bear misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takajiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Bear misses with a punch on the inside.
Bear lands with a light punch inside.
Bear is trying to stall.
Bear working aggressively here.
#T2#
Bear lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takajiri backwards.
Bear misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bear breaks from the clinch.
Takajiri throws a low kick, looking for Bear's leg but Bear calmly moves out of range.
Bear is looking to counter the offense by Takajiri and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Takajiri.
Takajiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Bear's front leg.
Takajiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Takajiri lands with a slapping head kick.
A clash of legs there as Bear blocks the low kick.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Takajiri tries to land a body kick
and Bear counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takajiri scores with a hook.
Takajiri misses with a leg kick
and Bear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takajiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Takajiri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takajiri slips under a jab.
Bear misses with an uppercut.
Takajiri flicks out a counter leg kick but Bear steps away.
Nice defenses there by Takajiri.
A left lands for Bear.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takajiri counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Takajiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Bear's head coaches at Hermanns Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bear moves forwards but Takajiri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takajiri throws a leg kick
enabling Bear to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear lands a nice looking body shot.
Takajiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Takajiri throws a head kick that misses
and Bear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bear cracks Takajiri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ryo Takajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takajiri misses with a head kick.
Takajiri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear swings for the body but Takajiri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yogi Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Takajiri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takajiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bear.
Takajiri thows a leg kick but Bear checks it
and Bear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Bear moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakajiri.
Bear scores with a jab. Takajiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bear listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takajiri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bear counters with a nice body shot.
Bear connects with a combination that backs up Takajiri into the ropes. Bear lands a flurry of punches that gets past Takajiri's guard. Takajiri is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bear bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yogi Bear!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 16
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Takajiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Yolo Yolovski has been cut.
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Yolovski off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Yolovski has managed to clinch.
Yolovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takajiri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yolovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yolovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takajiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Yolovski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Yolovski moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Yolovski has picked Takajiri up - he's going for a ride! Yolovski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Yolovski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takajiri defends it well. #SUB2#
Yolovski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takajiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yolovski.
Takajiri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Takajiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yolovski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yolovski 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.
#SUB2#
Yolovski is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yolovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takajiri sees it coming and defends easily.
Takajiri wants to control but Yolovski is keeping busy.
#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.
Takajiri tries to get to full guard but Yolovski has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yolovski 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.
Takajiri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takajiri.#SUB#
Takajiri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yolovski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yolovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yolovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takajiri is keeping the position for now.
Takajiri is trying to keep Yolovski in close.
#SUB#
Takajiri looking for a guillotine here but Yolovski defends easily.
#T3#
Yolovski passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Yolovski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takajiri has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yolovski but great work by Takajiri.
Yolovski is trying to work for a sweep but Takajiri has mounted him!
Yolovski is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Takajiri has taken his back.
#SUB#
Yolovski showing good submission defense here.
Yolovski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Takajiri working for a choke but Yolovski is defending well. #SUB#
Takajiri looking to break Yolovski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yolovski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takajiri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Yolovski is really stuck here.
Takajiri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takajiri looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Takajiri looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Takajiri looking to break Yolovski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yolovski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takajiri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Yolovski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Takajiri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Takajiri working for the choke. #SUB#
Takajiri working for a choke but Yolovski is defending well.
I really don't envy Yolovski right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yolo Yolovski'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#
Yolovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takajiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takajiri tries to counter with a takedown but Yolovski is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Yolovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yolovski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takajiri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takajiri is pressed up against the cage. Yolovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takajiri down to the mat. Takajiri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yolovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Yolovski forces Takajiri back against the cage and clinches.
Takajiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yolovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Takajiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yolo Yolovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yolovski is looking for a takedown.
Yolovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takajiri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takajiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takajiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Takajiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Takajiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yolovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Takajiri lands.
Takajiri lands a body shot.
Yolovski tries to clinch but Takajiri is having none of it.
Takajiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryo Takajiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Takajiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takajiri throws a good cross that connects.
Takajiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Yolovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Takajiri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takajiri prevents the takedown attempt.
Takajiri is pressed up against the cage. Yolovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takajiri down to the mat. Takajiri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
Takajiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yolovski's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yolovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Takajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yolovski tries to clinch there but Takajiri circles away.
Takajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yolovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takajiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takajiri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takajiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yolovski drops his hands momentarily and Takajiri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yolovski wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takajiri.#T3#
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Yolovski's leg. Yolovski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takajiri scores with a jab to the body.
Yolovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Takajiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takajiri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yolovski sprawls and moves away.
Takajiri is looking to slow Yolovski down with leg kicks.
Yolovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Takajiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takajiri cracks a nice hook into Yolovski's ribs.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Yolovski tries to clinch there but Takajiri circles away.
Yolo Yolovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yolovski tries to clinch but Takajiri moves away #TD#
and Takajiri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yolovski's guard.#SUB2#
Yolovski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takajiri defends well.
Takajiri is pushing down on Yolovski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yolovski is fighting to maintain full guard but Takajiri has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Takajiri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Takajiri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Takajiri trying to control from half guard but Yolovski is working away. #SUB2#
Yolovski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Takajiri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takajiri works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yolovski is looking to improve his position but Takajiri isn't that keen on the idea.
Yolovski is squirming around, avoiding Takajiri's attempts to control the action.
Takajiri takes Yolovski's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Yolovski is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yolo Yolovski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Yolovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Takajiri.
Takajiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yolovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takajiri is defending well.
Takajiri tries a body shot but Yolovski blocks it.
Yolovski blocks a body shot from Takajiri. #TD2#
Yolovski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Takajiri regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Takajiri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takajiri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yolovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yolovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takajiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yolovski can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Takajiri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yolovski defends it easily.
Yolovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takajiri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Takajiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yolovski defends well.#SUB#
Takajiri looking for a guillotine here but Yolovski defends easily.
Yolovski pushes down on Takajiri's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Yolovski seems to be working for a kimura but Takajiri defends the submission attempt.
Takajiri works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Takajiri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Yolovski drops back looking for a leg! Takajiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takajiri manages to kick Yolovski off! Yolovski jumps back into Takajiri's guard. #SUB2#
Yolovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yolovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Takajiri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yolovski forces his way into half guard.
Takajiri trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Yolovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Takajiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Yolovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takajiri is looking to control Yolovski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takajiri avoid being mounted?
Ryo Takajiri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takajiri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takajiri.
Yolovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takajiri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Takajiri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yolovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yolovski passes Takajiri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryo Takajiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Yolovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takajiri is just riding it out for now. Yolovski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Yolovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takajiri sees it coming and defends easily.
Yolovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takajiri is controlling Yolovski's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Takajiri looking for submissions off his back.
Takajiri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yolovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yolovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Takajiri is retaining full guard.
Yolo Yolovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Takajiri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yolo Yolovski.
I think Takajiri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Takajiri!
Ryo Takajiri retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 10
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Non tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Non.
Non swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Takajiri counters with a single leg into guard. Non didn't expect that.
Takajiri tries to free his leg and advance position but Non is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Takajiri drops back looking for a leg! Non is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Non manages to kick Takajiri off! Takajiri jumps back into Non's guard.
Non keeping full guard, as Takajiri tries to pass. #SUB#
Non working for a triangle but Takajiri defends it easily.
#SUB#
Non throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takajiri uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takajiri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Non!#SUB2#
Takajiri working for a submission but Non is keeping him at bay.
Non tries to lock up and control but Takajiri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Takajiri controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Non is looking to improve his position but Takajiri isn't that keen on the idea.
Non is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Non is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Takajiri controlling his opponent.
Takajiri works his way to his opponent's back.
Non can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takajiri working for the choke. #SUB2#
Takajiri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2##SUB2#
Takajiri is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Non knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Non for a finish. #SUB2#
Takajiri is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Non defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Takajiri is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Non knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Non for a finish.
Non trying to control the action but Takajiri just sinks the hooks in.
Non is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takajiri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Takajiri tightening his grip on Non, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Takajiri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Non has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Takajiri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Non has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Non is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takajiri gets his way!
Non tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Non fending off the submission attempt from Takajiri. #SUB2#
Takajiri has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Non has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Non tries to escape but Takajiri has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Takajiri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Non has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Non is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Non is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Takajiri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Takajiri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Non defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takajiri's arms. #SUB2#
Takajiri working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takajiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Non swings for the body but Takajiri moves out of range.
Non misses with the combination.
Takajiri throws a sloppy head kick and Non moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Non misses the target.
And Takajiri tries to counter it with a takedown but Non pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takajiri tries to score with a low kick but Non moves his leg out of the way.
Non lands with a straight right. Takajiri didn't see that one coming.
Takajiri is looking to land body kicks.
Non throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ktos Non seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Non scores with a body shot.
Takajiri moves away from the strike by Non.
Takajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Non throws a hook but Takajiri blocks it.
Non misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Non throws a looping overhand right but Takajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Non definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takajiri throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Non tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Non throws out a powerful jab.
Non misses the shot to the body.
Non is looking to wear down Takajiri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Non swings for the body but Takajiri moves out of range.
Takajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Non misses its target.
Non on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Non fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takajiri manages to avoid it.
Ktos Non is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Non scores with a four punch combination!
Takajiri throws a leg kick but Non sees it coming and moves out of range.
Non connects with a crisp jab.
Takajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Non.
#T2#
Takajiri moves out of range as Non strikes.
Non just misses with a punch to the body.
And Takajiri tries to counter it with a takedown but Non pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Non takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ktos Non is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Non looks to score with a jab to the body but Takajiri is just out of range.
Takajiri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takajiri lands with an overhand left.
Non lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Non takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Non misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Takajiri gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Takajiri is working for a kimura here but Non manages to reverse the position and he's now in Takajiri's guard.
#SUB2#
Takajiri is looking for a triangle but Non pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Takajiri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Non can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Takajiri looking for subs off his back but Non has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Non is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takajiri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Non prevents Takajiri from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Takajiri looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Non misses with a head shot. Takajiri uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Takajiri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takajiri keeping moving, preventing Non from controlling successfully.
Non throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ktos Non dominated that second round.
That's time! Non's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Non tests Takajiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Non feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takajiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Non tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Non.
Non jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takajiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Non fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Non.
A looping hook to the body misses from Non. Takajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takajiri avoids the body shot from Non.
Non tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Non.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Non throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Takajiri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Takajiri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Non doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takajiri.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Takajiri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Non is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Takajiri!
Ryo Takajiri is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Takajiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson looks winded!
Takajiri scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takajiri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Takajiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Takajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Takajiri keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Takajiri thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takajiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takajiri keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick there by Takajiri.
We've been told by Takajiri's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takajiri scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Takajiri scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takajiri.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri pushes Johnson away with a front kick.#T2#
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Takajiri.
Takajiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Takajiri is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takajiri scores with a spinning back kick!
Takajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryo Takajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takajiri connects with a body shot.
Takajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Takajiri throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Takajiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takajiri jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takajiri.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takajiri thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takajiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Takajiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takajiri digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Takajiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takajiri is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Takajiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takajiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Takajiri.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takajiri. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Takajiri throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takajiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takajiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takajiri scores with a body shot.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Takajiri punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Takajiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takajiri connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Takajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takajiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Takajiri lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takajiri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.#T1#
Takajiri cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Ryo Takajiri is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takajiri.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takajiri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up John Johnson's cut even more.
Takajiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takajiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Takajiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takajiri.
Takajiri delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Takajiri.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takajiri lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takajiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takajiri scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takajiri lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Takajiri lands a head kick!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takajiri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takajiri lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Takajiri jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takajiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a nice body shot.
Takajiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Takajiri scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takajiri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takajiri.
Takajiri cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takajiri thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Takajiri scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takajiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Takajiri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takajiri lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Takajiri stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takajiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takajiri digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Takajiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Takajiri has got the better of the exchanges.
Takajiri scores with a leg kick.
Takajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takajiri scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takajiri connects with a body shot.
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!
Takajiri connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryo Takajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Nice body punch from Takajiri.
Takajiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a nice body shot.
Takajiri lands with a good body shot.
Takajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee. #T2#
A good leg kick by Takajiri.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takajiri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takajiri cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Takajiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
letting Takajiri counter with a right hand.
Takajiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Takajiri circles away easily
and Takajiri counters with a left to the body.
Takajiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
That kick from Takajiri tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Takajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab lands there for Takajiri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takajiri, right into the meat.
Takajiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a leg kick.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takajiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Takajiri counters with a nice leg kick.
Takajiri jabs at Johnson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takajiri throws a shot to the body.
Ryo Takajiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takajiri throws a shot to the body.
Takajiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takajiri thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takajiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takajiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takajiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takajiri lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Takajiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takajiri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Takajiri!
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