Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ajax Worldwide #3
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Takada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Takada lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takada checks it well.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a kick to the body.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with a leg kick.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
Takada checks a leg kick.#T1#
Takada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takada misses with a hook.
Takada swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takada lands a body shot.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Takada throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Takada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from White.
We've been informed that Takada has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White misses with a body shot.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takada takes a step back to recover.
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!
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takada is able to avoid easily.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takada has time to react.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
White throws a leg kick that misses.
Takada missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Takada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White fakes the leg kick and cracks Takada in the body.
Takada throws a hook but White blocks it.
Takada lands a right hook to the body.
Takada fails to land with a series of punches.
White scores with a jab. Takada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from White.
White looks to land a right hand but Takada moved out of range.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Takada misses with a low kick.
White lands a jab.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
White lands a leg kick that knocks Takada off balance momentarily.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takada.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.#CL2#
Takada moves into the clinch.
Takada is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White tries a low kick but Takada avoids it.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Takada seems unphased.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takada is out of range and White settles back down.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but White pushes him away.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White connects with a body shot.
White tries a low kick but Takada avoids it.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from White.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
White throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Takada as he checks the leg kick.
Takada tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White misses with a hook.
Takada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
White misses the shot to the body.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takada blocks the body kick.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takada finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White misses with a lunging right hand
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
White throws a body kick that misses
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Takada misses.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takada is out of range.
Takada tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada staying out of range there.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takada throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
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 Walter White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
White tries to score with a low kick but Takada moves his leg out of the way.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
Sloppy strikes from Takada. Those never looked like landing.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takada connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
Takada misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Takada blocks a leg kick.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada lands a right hook to the body.
White throws a hook but Takada avoids it easily.
White tries a low kick but Takada avoids it.
Takada moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
White scores with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Takada.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Walter White is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
White throws a leg kick but Takada moved away.
White misses with a double jab.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Takada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White misses with a low kick.
White misses with a leg kick
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takada lands a lovely overhand right.
White misses with a body shot.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Takada's side.
Takada misses with a straight right.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from White.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by White.#T2#
Takada throws a jab when White was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Takada.
White throws a low kick, looking for Takada's leg but Takada calmly moves out of range.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Takada throws a hook but White blocks it.
Takada misses with a looping left.
Takada throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Takada avoids the body shot from White.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White throws a leg kick but Takada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White wants to slow Takada down by chopping away at his legs.
Takada works White's body with a nice hook.#T3#
White lands the left hand.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
White throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Takada slips a straight right by White.
Takada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takada throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Takada throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White misses with a body shot.
White misses with an uppercut.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Takada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.#T4#
Takada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White misses with a low kick.
Takada wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Takada takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Takada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White looks to land a right hand but Takada moved out of range.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from White.
Takada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White throws a hook but Takada blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White avoids the body shot from Takada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White throws a wild body kick that Takada sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Takada misses.
White scores with a body shot.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
White is looking to counter punch.
Jab by White.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White 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#
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick from White.
A big right from Takada misses.
Takada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White staying out of range there.
Takada 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.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takada jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
White thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takada if he has to take too many more of those.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Takada darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Takada lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Takada scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takada has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
White lands with a left to the head.
Takada lands with a short shot to the head.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada lands a body punch.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takada scores with a hook to the body.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White gets through Takada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takada.
Takada misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a body kick.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Satoru Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Takada tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White motions for Takada to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takada unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takada moves away from the strike by White.
White lands a right hook to the body.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White throws a low kick but Takada avoids it.
Takada checks a leg kick.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White lands a nice looking body kick.
Takada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!#T3#
A jab from White does it's job there.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Takada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White motions for Takada to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takada misses with a leg kick.
Takada looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body.
Takada 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.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White keeps Takada at a distance using the push kick.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD2#
Takada lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Takada takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
Takada cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takada on the side of the head.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Takada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walter White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takada.#ROC2#
White is rocked!
Takada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
White connects with a single shot there.
Takada throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from White.
White scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White catches Takada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White throws a low kick, looking for Takada's leg but Takada calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Satoru Takada.
I think White 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
An out of breath Walter White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFC #27
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takada.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Takada misses.
Turkinen is looking for a counter combo.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada lands a body shot.
Takada throws a hook but Turkinen blocks it.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Takada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turkinen momentarily. #T1#
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turkinen 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.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada misses the body punch
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Takada cracks a nice hook into Turkinen's ribs.
Takada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turkinen needs to keep his hands up - Takada had a free shot at his head there.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada works Turkinen's body with a nice hook.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen throws a big counter combination but Takada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
A big right from Takada misses.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Takada.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
Takada jabs at Turkinen's body.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Turkinen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada misses with a looping right.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Jaako Turkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Takada misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Takada. Those never looked like landing.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Takada lands with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Takada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Takada looks to clinch
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Takada misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada. #T3#
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Turkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada lands with a nice body punch.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Takada cracks Turkinen with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen 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#
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada scores with a jab to the body.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada tests Turkinen's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Takada scores with the left hand. Turkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada. #T1#
Turkinen needs to keep his hands up - Takada had a free shot at his head there.
Takada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada lands a head shot.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen throws a big counter combination but Takada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turkinen momentarily.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Turkinen moves out of range as Takada strikes.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Satoru Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada lands a nice looking body shot.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada thows a leg kick but Turkinen checks it
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takada works Turkinen's body with a nice hook.
Takada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Takada catches Turkinen right on the button with a cross.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada lands a nice hook to Turkinen's body. Turkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada misses the body punch
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Takada is rocked!
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada is still on wobbly legs! Can Turkinen finish him?
Takada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right... And another left! Takada is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaako Turkinen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaako Turkinen made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AFC #23
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
NKone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takada defends it nicely.
Takada tries to move into range but NKone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NKone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takada takes a jab right on the kisser.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takada as he jumps to the side.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
NKone throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Takada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
NKone misses with a jab to the body
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Takada's head coaches at Psycho’s Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takada blocks a jab.
NKone throws a shot from downtown. Takada moves away and avoids it.
Takada scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by NKone as he connects with a hook.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NKone doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by NKone.
Takada throws a hook to the side of NKone's head but NKone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada blocks a jab.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Satoru Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ole NKone.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Takada does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
NKone misses with a looping left.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Takada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.#T2#
Takada connects with a body shot that sends NKone's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone throws out a loose jab but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
NKone misses with a body punch
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada is looking to counter punch.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
NKone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
NKone misses with a lunging right hand
and Takada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Takada finds it's way through NKone's defenses.
Takada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Takada.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada connects with a body shot.
NKone walks into a jab.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takada has time to react.
A jab from Takada does it's job there.
NKone walks into a left hand.
Takada throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
NKone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
NKone is rocked!#T3#
Takada closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops NKone! Takada dives in looking to finish! NKone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Takada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Satoru Takada made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Ole NKone was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost, but at least I'll get to keep my career earnings this time around! I finally get to earn a damn thing with the fucking leeches off my back!'.

Event: MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Balor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Balor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takada digs a good body shot into Balor's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Takada. That snapped Balor's head back.
Balor lands a lovely overhand right.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balor manages to avoid it.
Balor scores with a three punch combo!
Balor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balor duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor loads up on a big right hand but Takada slips the punch.
Balor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takada's hands.
Takada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Balor misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Takada. That snapped Balor's head back. #T1#
Balor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balor throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
Takada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takada scrambles back to his feet.
Balor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Balor throws a lazy right hand but Takada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takada stuns Balor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Balor shakes him off and moves away.
Balor misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
Balor swats away the attempt to clinch by Takada.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Takada checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Balor throws a series of punches but Takada avoids them all with ease.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Balor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takada.
Takada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balor rather than just go for the knockout.
Takada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takada misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Balor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takada. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Takada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balor misses with a looping right.
Balor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balor missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takada slips under a jab from Balor.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Balor is just out of range.#T3#
Balor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Takada.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Balor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Balor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Takada is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balor moves into full mount! Takada won't be happy about that! #T4#
Balor wants to control the pace but Takada is squirming around nicely.
Balor throws some wild stikes that Takada manages to avoid easily.
Balor wants to control the pace but Takada is squirming around nicely.
Balor misses with a head shot.
Takada tries to hold on but Balor postures up.
Balor throwing strikes here but Takada is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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 Finn Balor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takada misses with a looping right.
Takada wants to clinch.
Balor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Balor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balor tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada connects with a crisp jab.
Balor throws a one two combo.
Takada misses with a hook to the body
and Balor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Takada moves into range and clinches up with Balor.#T1#
Balor lands with a short shot to the head.
Takada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada tries a body shot but Balor blocks it.
Balor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balor blocks an uppercut.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Balor misses with the head strike.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balor working aggressively here.
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balor misses with some punches.
Takada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Balor. #T2##BC2#
Takada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balor is defended easily by Takada.
Takada tries to clinch but Balor moves out of range.
Balor throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Takada stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Takada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada defending well as Balor loads up on a big left hand.
Takada slips a straight right by Balor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
Takada checks a low kick from Balor.
Takada's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takada duly obliges.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takada. #T3#
Balor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Balor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada misses with a looping left.
Balor misses with a left hand
and Takada counters with a right hand to the body.
Takada throws a jab when Balor was well out of range.
Balor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balor scrambles back to his feet.
Takada cracks Balor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balor. Balor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balor fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada slips under a jab from Balor.
Balor is looking to clinch but Takada is avoiding it.
Balor scores with a leg kick.
Balor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##CL#
Balor clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor wants a takedown.
Takada lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Takada breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balor.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Takada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Takada tries to sprawl but Balor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takada.
Takada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada 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#
Balor doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Balor throws a nice head kick!
Takada misses with the combination.
Balor throws a body shot but no joy.
Balor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takada is able to avoid easily.
Takada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balor.
Balor lands with a kick to the temple. Takada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Balor is looking to slow Takada down with leg kicks.
Takada 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.
Takada moves out of range as Balor strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
Balor throws a push kick but Takada slaps the foot to one side.
Balor walks into a straight right hand from Takada.
Balor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takada checks a low kick from Balor.#T1#
Balor fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Balor misses.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takada tries to clinch up.
Balor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takada's hands.
Takada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Takada misses.
A big left from Takada misses.
Balor lands a slapping body shot.
Balor with a nice cross.
Balor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balor momentarily.
Balor is looking to clinch.
Takada throws a hook but Balor blocks it.
Takada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balor.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balor moves away.
As Takada looks to move away, Balor throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balor.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Balor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balor staying out of range there.
Balor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takada just manages to avoid it.
Balor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada throws a body punch but Balor moves out of range. #CL#
Balor clinches up with Takada and pushes him back against the cage.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takada cracks Balor with a nice body shot.
Takada lands a shoulder strike.
Balor has Takada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takada working aggressively here. #T3#
Takada throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Balor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takada misses with a body shot. #TD#
Balor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takada to the ground. Balor is now in Takada's guard.#ES2#
Takada has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Balor lands a left hand.
Balor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balor lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Balor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balor.
Balor is working for takedown but Takada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takada scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Balor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balor misses with some punches.
Balor has a couple of punches blocked by Takada.
Takada is leaning against Balor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takada after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada lands with a light punch inside.
Balor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Takada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takada just misses with a punch to the body.
Balor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takada avoids it really well and circles away.
Good work by Takada as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Satoru Takada.
I think Takada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Satoru Takada thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMMA 76 Night of Champions 5
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Takada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicodemo slips a jab from Takada.
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Nicodemo misses.
Takada throws a hook but Nicodemo avoids it easily.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicodemo on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicodemo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Takada moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Nicodemo's shoulder, as Nicodemo tries to avoid the shot.
Takada needs to keep his hands up - Nicodemo had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Takada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Takada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicodemo dips to his left and cracks Takada with an uppercut!
Nicodemo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Takada walks into a jab.
Nicodemo with a nice cross.
Nicodemo misses with a straight left.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Nicodemo throws a lazy uppercut
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takada takes a swing at Nicodemo's ribcage but misses.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Nicodemo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicodemo cracks Takada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nicodemo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicodemo lands with a hook. Takada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicodemo dodges the punch combination from Takada.
Nicodemo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takada counters with a right hand to the body.
Takada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Nicodemo looks to throw the jab but Takada is out of range.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takada misses with a hook.
Nicodemo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicodemo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takada scores with a hook.
Takada throws a body punch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Takada swings for the body but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
Takada is looking for the big counter here.
Nicodemo swings widly with a right hand
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Takada misses with a looping right.
Takada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takada throws a hook but Nicodemo avoids it easily.
It looked like Nicodemo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Nicodemo. #T3#
Takada misses the shot to the body.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicodemo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicodemo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nicodemo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicodemo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Nicodemo misses.
Takada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Nicodemo misses #CL2#
and Takada counters by moving into the clinch.
Nicodemo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicodemo has a couple of punches blocked by Takada.
A head punch on the inside from Nicodemo fails to land.
Nicodemo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Nicodemo controls the action.
Nicodemo lands a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicodemo.
Takada blocking some punches.
Nicodemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Takada controls his hands.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Takada.
A short right from Nicodemo.
Takada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nicodemo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takada.
Takada lands a body shot.
Takada blocks a body shot from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicodemo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takada slips a straight right by Nicodemo.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Takada misses.
Nicodemo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicodemo is looking to chop away at Takada's legs.
Takada throws the left hand but Nicodemo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Takada loads up on a big right hand but Nicodemo slips the punch.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicodemo throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Takada forces Nicodemo back against the cage and clinches.
Takada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Takada wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicodemo won't allow it.
Nicodemo misses with some punches.
Nicodemo tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicodemo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicodemo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Giovanni Nicodemo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicodemo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Nicodemo lands a shoulder strike.
Nicodemo prevents a body shot from Takada.
A short left from Takada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicodemo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Takada.
Takada scores with a hook to the body.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada. #T2#
Takada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nicodemo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nicodemo fails to land.
Nicodemo misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada gets through Nicodemo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicodemo.
Takada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nicodemo fails to land.
Nicodemo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Takada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicodemo throws a head punch that misses.
Takada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Nicodemo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada working aggressively here.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada throws an elbow that misses.
Nicodemo works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicodemo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Nicodemo tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Nicodemo back against the cage.
Takada lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Takada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicodemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Takada controls his hands.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicodemo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicodemo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada. #T4#
Nicodemo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Takada breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Takada moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada has had enough of the clinch but Nicodemo keeps him there for the moment.
Nicodemo misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicodemo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicodemo has a couple of punches blocked by Takada.
Nicodemo throws a head punch that misses.
Nicodemo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Nicodemo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nicodemo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takada throws a combination that misses
enabling Nicodemo to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicodemo is just out of range.
Nicodemo misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo keeps the fight on the outside.
Takada moves forwards but Nicodemo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicodemo misses with a left hand
and Takada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giovanni Nicodemo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicodemo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Nicodemo misses with a looping right.
Nicodemo sets himself, and Takada steps forward looking for the clinch! Nicodemo avoids it this time.
Takada misses with a double jab.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicodemo.
Takada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicodemo misses with a straight right.
Nicodemo digs a good body shot into Takada's ribs.
Takada lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takada. Takada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takada missing with a left hand there. Nicodemo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takada defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand.
Takada misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nicodemo misses with a hook #CL2#
and Takada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takada.
Takada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nicodemo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicodemo blocks a body shot from Takada.
Nicodemo working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Takada.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicodemo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicodemo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicodemo is working Takada over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Takada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takada tries to work over Nicodemo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Takada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takada just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicodemo throws a hook but Takada avoids it easily.
Nicodemo misses with a looping left.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nicodemo throws an overhand right that lands on Takada's shoulder, as Takada tries to avoid the shot.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicodemo swats away the attempt to clinch by Takada.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Nicodemo.#T3#
Takada loads up on a big right hand but Nicodemo slips the punch.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Nicodemo.
Takada tries to clinch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicodemo looks to throw the jab but Takada is out of range.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicodemo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicodemo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicodemo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicodemo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicodemo throws a right hand that misses
and Nicodemo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada throws a hook but Nicodemo avoids it easily.
Nicodemo throwing a counter right hand but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicodemo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand.
Nicodemo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takada just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Nicodemo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Takada's head but Takada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takada throws the left hand but Nicodemo avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicodemo misses the target.
Nicodemo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takada.
Nicodemo lands a head shot.
Takada connects with a body shot.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giovanni Nicodemo.
I think Nicodemo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Giovanni Nicodemo!
After winning the bout, Giovanni Nicodemo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 578
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Vogler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takada's guard.
Vogler looking to pass the guard.
Vogler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vogler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Vogler.
A bone on bone clash there as Takada blocks the leg kick.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Vogler misses.
Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takada.
Takada misses with a wild body shot.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vogler counters with a nice uppercut.
Takada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vogler.
Takada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.#TD2#
Vogler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takada is trying to defend but Vogler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Vogler 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.
Vogler wants to pass the guard but Takada is defending well.
Vogler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Let's hope that Vogler 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.
Vogler is thwarting Takada's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vogler can pounce on him.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Vogler uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Vogler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Takada keeping full guard, as Vogler tries to pass.
Takada looking for a sweep. Not yet Takada, not yet.
Takada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vogler controls the pace.
Vogler trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
Vogler wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogler passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Vogler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vogler with a hook.
Takada connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Takada.
Vogler thumps Takada with a low kick.
Takada slips a straight right by Vogler.
Takada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Vogler misses.
Takada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
Takada throwing a counter right hand but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Takada.
Vogler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vogler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vogler tried to score with a low kick but Takada checks it.
Gunter Vogler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada lands a nice shot that snaps Vogler's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Takada misses.
Takada throws a body punch but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Vogler gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vogler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vogler is looking to advance position but Takada won't allow it.
Takada is in trouble now - Vogler has advanced to mount!
Vogler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vogler wants to control the pace but Takada is squirming around nicely.
Takada is desperately trying to improve his position but Vogler has a good base and remains in mount.
Vogler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Vogler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takada is looking to improve his position but Vogler isn't that keen on the idea.
Vogler wants to control the pace but Takada is squirming around nicely.
Vogler is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vogler controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Takada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takada is working hard here to advance position.
Takada prevents Vogler from taking his back.
Vogler controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogler wants to take Takada's back here but Takada is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Vogler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vogler under the eye.
Takada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Takada. No joy for Vogler on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Takada misses the target.
Vogler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
Takada drops his hands momentarily and Vogler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada scores with a jab to the body.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler misses with an uppercut.
Takada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Vogler throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
Vogler is looking to slow Takada down with leg kicks.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Vogler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada slips under a jab from Vogler.
An attempted straight right counter from Takada misses the target.
Vogler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Vogler scores with a nice strike.
Takada throws a hook to the side of Vogler's head but Vogler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
Takada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vogler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takada loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Takada.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
Takada cracks Vogler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vogler.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Vogler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Takada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vogler slips under a jab from Takada.
Satoru Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Vogler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vogler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Vogler trying to control the position but Takada is working away.
Vogler just content to control the position.
Takada is not content to let Vogler control the position.
Vogler controls the position from side control.#T3#
Takada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunter Vogler has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takada is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takada wants to control but Vogler postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vogler misses with a body shot
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
Vogler cracks Takada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vogler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Gunter Vogler has been cut.
Takada moves out of range as Vogler throws a body kick.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
Takada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vogler counters with a good low kick that Takada was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Vogler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takada doesn't seem phased though.
Vogler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takada.
Takada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Vogler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Vogler!
A less than humble Gunter Vogler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 564
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Takada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
Takada works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Takada misses.
Takada swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
A slow jab from Takada misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takada, as that shot connected.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takada blocks it well.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada misses with a looping right.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Takada misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a two punch combo.
Takada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Alvado takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Takada cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takada misses with a hook.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Takada jabs at Alvado's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Takada misses.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Alvado tries to get set, Takada tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvado manages to avoid the attempt.
Takada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takada scores with a body shot.
Takada throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Takada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Takada.
Takada cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Nice cross by Takada.#T3#
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takada with a body shot.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Takada's head but Takada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takada misses with a hook to the body
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
Alvado misses with a double jab.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takada connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.
Takada moves forwards but Alvado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Alvado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
A solid body kick from Alvado.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Takada punishes Alvado's body with a nice straight punch.
Takada misses with a hook to the body
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Takada was not able to check.
Takada 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.
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takada throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Takada scores with a hook.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
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#
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Satoru Takada is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Takada takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takada takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Takada moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Takada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Takada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Takada.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Takada avoids it with no problem.
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvado throws a hook but Takada blocks it.
Alvado misses with a wild combination.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
Alvado slips a jab from Takada.
Takada misses with a two punch combination.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takada misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
A big right from Takada misses.
Takada throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range. #T3#
Takada throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takada thinking.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado moves forwards but Takada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Takada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takada throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takada at a distance.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Takada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvado defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takada blocks it well.
Takada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Takada lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Takada misses.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada lands a jab.
Takada dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Takada misses with a hook.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Takada misses.
A shot to the body from Takada misses
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takada thinking.
Takada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvado on the side of the head.
Alvado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takada's hands.
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada misses with the combination.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
As Takada backs off Alvado throws a huge counter combo but Takada manages to avoid it all.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Takada misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Takada is rocked!
Alvado pounces like a tiger and cracks Takada with a vicious hook! Takada is down but not out! Alvado follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Alvado!
A relieved looking Pablo Alvado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 557
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Banner slips under a jab from Takada.#CL#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Takada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takada.
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Takada on the inside.
Takada blocks an elbow strike.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Takada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takada lands a jab to Banner's midsection.
Takada avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Banner rushes Takada and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takada's brow.
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada tries a body shot but Banner blocks it. #T1#
Banner tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Banner back against the cage.
Banner leaning against his opponent.
Banner blocking some punches.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Takada in his tracks for a moment.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takada.
Banner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takada dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Takada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Banner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takada can turn it around.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Takada in his tracks for a moment.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Banner lands an elbow inside.
Banner has Takada pushed against the cage.
Takada displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banner up against the cage.#T2#
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takada presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takada blocks an elbow strike.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takada is keeping busy.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner slows down the pace here.
Come on Banner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Takada.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takada misses with some punches. #T3#
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takada's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banner as Takada tries to tie him up.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takada takes an elbow to the temple.
Takada is leaning against Banner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banner leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Takada blocks the elbow strike.
Banner lands an elbow just above Takada 's eye.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner prevents a body shot from Takada.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Takada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner tries to clinch there but Takada circles away.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takada.#CL#
Banner has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takada.
Banner missing with knees to the body.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Banner has closed the distance and engaged Takada in a clinch.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takada blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takada's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Banner.
Still in the clinch, Takada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Takada.
Banner lands an elbow just above Takada 's eye.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banner looking to stall.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruce Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Takada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takada misses with an elbow strike.
Takada digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank. #BC2#
Takada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner tries to clinch but Takada moves out of range.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takada keeps the fight on the outside.
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Banner backs off Takada throws a huge counter combo but Banner manages to avoid it all.
Takada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.#CL#
Banner gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banner.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takada's brow.
Takada lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Takada blocks an elbow strike.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Takada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banner stalling in the clinch but Takada improves position.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Takada dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Banner.
Banner blocking some punches.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takada cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Takada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner'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.
Takada blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Takada looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Takada.
Banner tries a knee to the head but Takada blocks it.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
Takada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Takada on the inside.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner avoiding damage. #T4#
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Banner tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner tries a body shot but Takada blocks it.
Takada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banner.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner looking to slow down the pace here.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takada.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banner wants to clinch up but Takada keeps it at a distance.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takada cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
Banner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
Takada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Takada.
Takada lands with a straight right. Banner didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Banner pushes him away.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takada jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner tries to clinch there but Takada circles away.
Banner tries to clinch but Takada moves away
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takada tests Banner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Takada's shoulder, as Takada tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. Takada should have avoided that one.
Banner tries to clinch there but Takada circles away.
Takada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner is looking to clinch but Takada is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Takada lands a big uppercut and Banner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banner looks OK. Takada waves Banner back to his feet!
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Banner counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Takada's head but Takada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Takada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.#T3#
Takada misses with a wild combination.
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Banner tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Takada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banner! Takada lets Banner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Takada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Banner working aggressively here.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner prevents a body shot from Takada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Takada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takada blocks the elbow strike.
Banner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner lands an elbow just above Takada 's eye.
Nice elbow from Banner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Takada blocks an elbow strike.
Banner lands an elbow just above Takada 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoru Takada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takada 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!
An out of breath and clearly excited Satoru Takada thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gniewek.#CL#
Gniewek pushes Takada up against the cage in a clinch.
Gniewek lands a nice uppercut.
Gniewek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada taking a breather.
Come on Gniewek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gniewek. #TD#
Gniewek pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Gniewek is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Takada has his hands clasped together but Gniewek extends and breaks Takada's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gniewek.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Gniewek!
A victorious Julian Gniewek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 116:Sang Seok vs Machado
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions. #TD#
Legions gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Takada pushes Legions off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
Takada tries to clinch up but Legions circles away and keeps his distance.
Takada throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Legions is looking to counter with head kicks.
Legions avoids the body shot from Takada.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Takada. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Takada has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Takada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legions tries to bum rush Takada with a series of wild strikes but Takada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takada misses with a two punch combination.
Legions does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Legions jabs Takada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Legions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Legions manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takada on his heels. He'll look to pass Takada's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions postures up and lands a big shot to Takada's brow. #T2#
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takada 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.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Legions throws a strike but Takada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions pulls Takada in close to his closed guard and prevents Takada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Legions tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legions 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.
Legions has Takada pulled in close to control his posture.
Takada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legions is on top in guard. #REVR#
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Legions content to stall in guard here.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
Legions tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Legions drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takada dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takada is posturing up here but Legions has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Takada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Takada has to tap! Slick submission there by Legions!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Legions!
Felix Legions is the new featherweight champion!
Felix Legions decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 113:Hopkins vs Sang Seok
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Marcos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Damiao Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Takada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcos throws a sloppy head kick
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Marcos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takada.
Marcos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Takada scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcos should have avoided that one.
Marcos wants to clinch
and Takada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Takada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Marcos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takada doesn't seem phased though.
Marcos misses with a hook #CL#
and Takada counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Marcos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcos wants to take the fight to the mat but Takada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcos prevents a body shot from Takada.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
Marcos blocks an uppercut.
Takada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
A short right from Takada on the inside.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takada after a bit of a struggle.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcos.
Satoru Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damiao Marcos.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Marcos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land. #T2#
Marcos working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada tries to work over Marcos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Marcos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takada can't fight it off and eventually Marcos manages to take the fight to the floor. Takada looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marcos trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Marcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcos lands a leg kick that knocks Takada off balance momentarily.#T4#
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.
Takada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcos.
Takada is looking to counter punch.
Marcos throws a lazy uppercut
and Takada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick from Marcos lands but Takada takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Marcos. Beautiful body shot.
Takada lands a lovely overhand right.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcos darts in trying to clinch
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcos lands a nice hook to Takada's body. Takada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marcos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marcos tries to land a front kick but Takada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcos motions for Takada to come forward. Marcos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Marcos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Marcos tries for a kimura but Takada is defending well.
Marcos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos working the head and body with strikes.
Marcos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Takada struggling a bit here.#T1#
Marcos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Takada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcos on the ground.
An elbow from Marcos crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Marcos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Marcos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marcos wants to control for a moment but Takada uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Marcos seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takada is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takada avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marcos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takada is just riding it out for now. Marcos eventually gives up the hold.
Marcos prevents Takada from improving his position.#T3#
Takada is refusing to be controlled, as Marcos sits in half guard.
Marcos is taking a breather. Takada 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.
Marcos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takada's thigh. Takada counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Marcos is looking to work some ground and pound but Takada has wrist control.
Damiao Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takada 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takada checks it well.
Takada tries to counter by clinching up but Marcos breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada tries to clinch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Damiao Marcos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takada avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcos misses with a lunging right hand
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcos to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos misses with a straight right.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt - Takada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Takada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damiao Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marcos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Takada misses with a looping left.
Takada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Takada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcos misses with an uppercut
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcos lands with an overhand left.
Marcos lunges at Takada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takada's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with an uppercut.
Takada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marcos dodges the punch combination from Takada.
Marcos shoots for a double leg takedown but Takada sprawls well. He's pushed Marcos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Marcos misses with a left hand
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Takada keeps the fight on the outside.
Takada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marcos shoots in but no luck this time.
Takada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marcos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Marcos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Takada manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos dips to his left and cracks Takada with an uppercut!
Marcos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcos tries to clinch
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marcos.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Satoru Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damiao Marcos.
Takada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Marcos.
Takada looks to land a right hand but Marcos moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Takada.
Takada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcos lands a jab to Takada's midsection.
Marcos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Marcos.#CL2#
Marcos moves into range and clinches up with Takada.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage. #T4#
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takada tries a body shot but Marcos blocks it.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcos can't get the takedown.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Takada's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Marcos fails to land.
Marcos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takada is defending well.
Marcos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takada is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Satoru Takada.
I think Takada 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Satoru Takada!
Satoru Takada very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Takada.
Altair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Altair's shoulder, as Altair tries to avoid the shot.
Altair quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takada blocks the body kick.
Takada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Altair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Altair throws a solid leg kick but Takada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Altair.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
As Takada backs away, Altair returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been informed that Takada has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Altair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Altair lands the left hand.
Altair throws a leg kick
and Altair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altair tries to work over Takada's front leg with a kick but Takada checks it.
Altair misses with a leg kick
and Takada counters with a nice body shot.
Altair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takada thuds a left hand into Altair's body.
A low kick from Altair is predictable there
and Takada counters with a right hand to the body.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Altair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Altair.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Altair. #T2#
Takada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takada moves out of range as Altair throws a body kick.
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takada. Takada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takada cracks Altair with an open hand slap.
Takada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Altair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takada wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Takada.
Takada misses the body punch
letting Altair counter with a right hand. #T3#
Altair throws a body kick that misses
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Takada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Altair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altair.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altair moves away.
Crunch! Altair slams his shin into Takada's torso.
Altair misses with a looping left.
Takada lands with a right hand.
Altair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
It appears Altair was looking to counter with a kick there.
Altair lands an overhand right.
A big left from Takada misses.
It looked like Altair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Altair lunges at Takada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takada's hand. #T4#
Takada connects with a body shot that sends Altair's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takada moves out of range as Altair throws a body kick.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Altair pushes him away.
Altair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takada throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Altair counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Altair.
Altair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altairs head.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altair's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takada scores with a jab.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Takada backs away, Altair returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Takada is looking to clinch.
And Altair counters with a quick kick to the body but Takada blocks it.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Takada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Altair is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with a hook to the body
and Altair counters with a nice body kick.
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Altair counters with a solid body kick.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altair.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Altair - the referee stops the clock and Takada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Altair. Takada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Altair slips under a jab.
That kick from Altair tenderised Takada's leg. Takada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takada throws a sloppy body shot
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair pushes Takada away with a front kick.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altair.
Altair throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
It looks like Altair has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Takada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Altair jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Altair pushes Takada away with a front kick.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Altair counters with a straight right hand.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altair.
Takada misses with an uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair lands a really nice looking cross but Takada seems unphased.
Takada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Altair throws a leg kick which misses Takada's front leg but catches the back leg as Takada tries to avoid it.
Takada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altair.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Takada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Altair counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Altair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Altair cracks Takada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Altair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Takada backs away, Altair returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Altair tries to score with a low kick but Takada moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Takada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altair.
Altair moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Takada misses.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Altair throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takada avoids it.#CL2#
Takada closes the distance and pushes Altair back into the cage.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Altair. #BC#
Altair breaks the clinch.
Takada stuns Altair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Takada throws a hook to the side of Altair's head but Altair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Altair fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takada just manages to avoid it.
Takada is looking to clinch.
Takada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altair was well out of range. Poor timing from Takada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada tries to clinch
and Altair counters with a low kick, right behind Takada 's knee.
Altair blocks a jab.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altair scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Altair. Those never looked like landing.
Takada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Altair.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Altair finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Altair dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takada looks to land a right hand but Altair moved out of range.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Altair misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Takada pushes Altair up against the cage in a clinch.
Altair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
Altair misses with some punches.
Takada pushes Altair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Altair avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada gets through Altair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Altair.
Altair is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Altair. #T1##BC#
Altair breaks the clinch.
Takada avoids the body shot from Altair.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Altair misses with a hook.
Altair lands with an overhand left.
Takada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Altair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Altair is looking to land body kicks.
Altair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takada jabs at Altair's body.
A low kick from Altair is predictable there
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Altair is rocked!#T2#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Takada! Altair is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Takada!
Satoru Takada gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Takada connects with a body shot.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSalvo.
Takada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeSalvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
DeSalvo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
DeSalvo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takada's guard.
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeSalvo wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.
Takada is trying to control the position but DeSalvo postures up.
DeSalvo tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard. #T1#
Takada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeSalvo.
Takada is trying to control the position but DeSalvo postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSalvo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSalvo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSalvo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Takada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takada scores with a hook to the body.
Takada presses DeSalvo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSalvo jumps guard but Takada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeSalvo tries to circle away but Takada has him pinned against the cage.
DeSalvo is looking to break free of the clinch but Takada has double underhooks. #T2#
Takada taking a breather.
The referee calls for Takada to work.
The crowd are getting on Takada's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Takada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSalvo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takada walks away with a smile on his face. DeSalvo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.#TD#
DeSalvo feints and as Takada raises his hands in defense, DeSalvo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takada keeping full guard, as DeSalvo tries to pass.
DeSalvo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
DeSalvo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeSalvo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
DeSalvo looking to control but instead Takada has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Takada is defending against the submission attempts here by DeSalvo.
Takada trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeSalvo trying to control the action but Takada is working from the bottom.
DeSalvo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeSalvo wants to control but Takada is keeping him busy. #SUB#
DeSalvo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSalvo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
DeSalvo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Takada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSalvo throws a leg kick
and DeSalvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Takada misses its intended target.
DeSalvo darts in looking for a takedown but Takada gets double underhooks and turns DeSalvo into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but DeSalvo avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSalvo tries to score a body lock takedown but Takada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takada lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSalvo backwards.
DeSalvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Takada won't allow it.
Takada stalling in the clinch.
DeSalvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada prevents DeSalvo from breaking the clinch.
Takada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but DeSalvo avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
DeSalvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada. #T2#
Takada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takada lands a left hand.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSalvo's elbow.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the head.
Takada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSalvo's efforts to push away.
Takada stalls.
Takada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada digs a right hand underneath DeSalvo's ribcage. DeSalvo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSalvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
Takada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Takada.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takada slows down the pace here.
DeSalvo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada lands a right hand.
Takada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeSalvo.
DeSalvo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takada up against the cage.
Takada lands an elbow just above DeSalvo 's eye.
Takada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSalvo backwards. #T4#
Takada pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSalvo has Takada pressed against the cage.
DeSalvo blocks a body shot from Takada.
DeSalvo taking a breather.
Takada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeSalvo or not.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeSalvo up against the cage.
Takada lands a shoulder strike.
Satoru Takada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSalvo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takada is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSalvo throws a leg kick
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeSalvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSalvo throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
DeSalvo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for DeSalvo with that takedown attempt.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeSalvo punishes Takada's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
DeSalvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takada avoids it really well and circles away.
Takada scores with a nice strike.
DeSalvo misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Takada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSalvo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from DeSalvo.
Takada taking a breather.
DeSalvo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeSalvo looking to slow down the pace here.
Takada is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeSalvo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takada.
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Takada.
DeSalvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSalvo tries to break the clinch but Takada is controlling the position.
Takada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Takada blocks an elbow strike.
DeSalvo is struggling to control the position.
DeSalvo throws an elbow that misses.
DeSalvo tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSalvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
DeSalvo missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo misses with an elbow over the top.
DeSalvo is trying to break the clinch but Takada has him pressed against the cage.
DeSalvo trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoru Takada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takada 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!
Satoru Takada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Takada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allen finds it's way round the side to connect with Takada's head.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takada avoids it really well and circles away.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The OHIO State in the buildup to the fight.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen looks for a takedown but Takada sprawls well.
Takada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Allen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries for a takedown but Takada circles away easily
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takada's calf.
Allen thows a leg kick but Takada checks it
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Takada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Allen has been cut.#T1#
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takada moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Allen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Takada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Allen! Takada lets Allen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Takada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takada misses with some punches.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takada tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takada working aggressively here. #T2#
Allen is trying to drag Takada to the mat but Takada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takada lands with a short shot to the head.
Takada is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada working aggressively here.
Takada tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Takada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Takada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takada moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
Takada moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Takada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
Takada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Takada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Takada off balance momentarily.
Takada cracks Allen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Takada does no damage.
Allen throws a body kick that misses
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Takada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Takada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takada defends well and Allen ends up having to push Takada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big left from Allen misses.
Takada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen lands a jab to the nose.
Allen thows a leg kick but Takada checks it #CL2#
and Takada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Allen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Takada.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takada finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Takada misses.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takada but Takada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Allen cracks Takada with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen moves out of range as Takada strikes.
Allen delivers a nice body kick.
Takada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks. #T1#
Takada misses with a looping right.
Allen misses with a hook. Takada ducked under it nicely.
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Allen shakes him off and moves away.
Takada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Allen tries for a takedown but Takada circles away easily
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Takada.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takada sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Takada defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Takada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen tries for a takedown but Takada circles away easily
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen slips a straight right by Takada.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Takada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Takada finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Takada has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice jab there from Allen.
Takada just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Allen shoots and misses
and Takada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allen thinking.
Takada connects with a crisp jab.
Takada slips under a jab.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Takada's front leg but catches the back leg as Takada tries to avoid it. #TD#
Allen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takada to the ground. Allen is now in Takada's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Takada is still trying to improve position.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Allen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Allen landing some decent shots from guard.
Allen throws a strike but Takada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen keeping moving, preventing Takada from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Allen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Allen is tightening it up a little... Takada has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Takada reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Takada taps out! Nice BJJ there by Allen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lamar Allen!

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 33
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Takada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Takada throws a combination that misses
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Takada clinches.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been hearing reports that Garcia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takada misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
Nice body punch from Takada - that landed with a thud.
Takada gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Takada - that landed with a thud.
Takada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Takada working aggressively here.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Takada pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takada scores with a shoulder strike.
Takada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takada tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Takada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garcia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takada can turn it around.
Takada avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Takada working aggressively here. #T2#
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Takada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia is trying to drag Takada to the mat but Takada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia is trying to drag Takada to the mat but Takada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Takada gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada taking a breather.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Takada lands a nice elbow.
Takada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Takada lands with a left to the head.
Takada presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takada tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Garcia blocking some punches.
Takada working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Takada.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takada stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Takada lands with a right to the head.
Takada working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
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!
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Takada moves into the clinch.
Takada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Garcia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takada is defending well.
Takada digs a right hand underneath Garcia's ribcage. Garcia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takada.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow. #T1#
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takada'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.
Takada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards. #TD#
Takada is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garcia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takada to the mat. Takada regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Takada trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Garcia stays in close to Takada's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Takada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Takada is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Takada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takada looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takada is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia slips a nice elbow through Takada's hands, connecting with Takada's forehead.
Takada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garcia stops Takada from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Garcia blocks the strikes from Takada.
Takada is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takada moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Takada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Garcia stacks Takada on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Garcia!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia tries to counter with a takedown but Takada is quick to defend against it.
Takada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada tries to clinch up.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Takada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Takada tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takada misses with a hook.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takada misses the jab.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia attempts a counter takedown but Takada avoids it well and moves away.
Takada misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Takada is pushing Garcia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Takada scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Satoru Takada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Takada.
Takada prevents the takedown attempt.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow. #T4#
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Tony Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoru Takada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takada 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!

Event: Primal 60 Nuclear
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Takada. Those never looked like landing.
Takada swings for the body but Beattie moves out of range.
Beattie throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Takada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takada misses with an elbow strike.
Beattie can't find room to land a body shot as Takada controls the action.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie lands a body shot.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takada working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Takada has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takada blocks a body shot from Beattie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beattie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beattie misses with a body punch. #T1#
Takada pushes Beattie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beattie tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Beattie back against the cage.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Beattie lands a nice uppercut.
Beattie blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
Beattie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Beattie.
Beattie lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Beattie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beattie lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Takada.
Our sources have told us that Beattie has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada lands a hook that snaps the head of Beattie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie blocks a body shot from Takada.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Beattie misses with a body punch.
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beattie backwards.
Beattie lands with a light punch inside.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada lands a right hand.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Beattie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Takada.
A short body shot lands from Beattie as the two fighters clinch.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Beattie avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takada.
Beattie has Takada pressed against the cage, preventing Takada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
Beattie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takada.
Beattie misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takada.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Beattie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Beattie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beattie working aggressively here.
Beattie tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Beattie back against the cage.
Beattie misses with some punches. #T4#
Beattie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Beattie swings wildly with an uppercut but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie digs a right hand underneath Takada's ribcage. Takada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Beattie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Beattie misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beattie backwards.
Beattie lands a right hand.
Beattie working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Takada.
Takada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beattie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beattie scores with a hook to the body. Takada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Beattie closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Beattie.
Beattie is working Takada over against the cage.
A short right from Takada.
Beattie lands a left hand.
Takada tries to work over Beattie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beattie cracks Takada with a nice body shot.
Takada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Beattie controls the action.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Takada just leaning against Beattie, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Takada blocking some punches.
Beattie pushes Takada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
Beattie lands with a right to the head.
Beattie is working Takada over against the cage.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Beattie. #BC2#
Takada breaks from the clinch.
Steaphan Beattie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beattie works Takada's body with a nice hook.
Takada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takada avoids the body shot from Beattie.
Takada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beattie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takada is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beattie lands with a left to the head.
Takada prevents a body shot from Beattie. #T2#
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Beattie.
Beattie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie blocks an uppercut.
Takada throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beattie working aggressively here.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada prevents a body shot from Beattie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beattie.
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Beattie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Beattie controls his hands.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Beattie.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Beattie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takada lands an elbow inside that Beattie shrugs off.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
Beattie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Steaphan Beattie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beattie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
A shot in the inside from Takada.
Beattie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Beattie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
Takada trying to control the position but instead, Beattie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takada into the cage.
Beattie lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Beattie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie lands with a short shot to the head.
Beattie blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takada.
Beattie lands a right hand.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Beattie lands a right hand.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beattie tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Beattie back against the cage.
Beattie lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steaphan Beattie 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#
Beattie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takada avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Beattie rushes Takada and presses him up against the cage.
Takada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beatties head.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Beattie.
Takada lands a right hand.
Beattie is working Takada over against the cage.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Beattie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Beattie.
Takada working aggressively here.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Takada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beattie backwards.
Beattie blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Takada.
Beattie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beattie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada lands an elbow just above Beattie 's eye.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada working aggressively here.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
Beattie lands a nice uppercut.
Beattie misses with the head strike.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Takada.
Beattie lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Beattie misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Takada.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Beattie lands with a left to the head.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Takada tries to work over Beattie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beattie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Beattie lands with a left to the head.
Takada digs a right hand into Beattie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beattie's gas tank.
Beattie misses with the head strike.
Takada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Beattie controls the action.
Takada lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
Takada blocks a body shot from Beattie.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Takada working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
Takada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beattie backwards. #T4#
Beattie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beattie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beattie blocks a body shot from Takada.
Beattie lands with a right to the head.
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beattie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beattie lands with a light punch inside.
Beattie lands with a light punch inside.
Beattie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada. #BC2#
Takada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beattie throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Beattie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
Takada tests Beattie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takada throws a body punch but Beattie moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steaphan Beattie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beattie 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steaphan Beattie!
Steaphan Beattie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Chernokov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chernokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses with a combination
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Takada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Chernokov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takada's hands.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Takada ducks down to avoid it.
Takada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takada tries to clinch
and Chernokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Takada. Beautiful body shot.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov 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.
Chernokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov scores with a jab.
Takada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chernokov misses with a combination
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Chernokov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takada's guard.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
Takada keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Takada keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Takada throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chernokov uses it to pass to side control.
Chernokov lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Chernokov working the body and head with strikes.
Chernokov cracks Takada with a big elbow.
Chernokov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takada is trying to get back to half guard.
Chernokov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chernokov scoring with punches from side control.
Chernokov landing a few strikes.
Takada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Chernokov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takada won't allow Chernokov to sweep him here.
Chernokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernokov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chernokov off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chernokov tries to break free.
Takada doesn't have the hooks in and Chernokov manages to turn into his guard.
Chernokov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernokov stands up over Takada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chernokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Takada as he connects with a hook.
Takada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takada staying out of range there.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Takada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernokov with a body shot.
A big left from Takada misses.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Takada throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernokov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Takada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takada cracks Chernokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Takada slips the punch.
Chernokov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takada under the eye.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chernokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Takada ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov is pressing down on Takada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takada is holding on for now. #T2#
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Takada's hands, connecting with Takada's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chernokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takada wants to improve his position but Chernokov is controlling well.
Takada has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
Chernokov 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.
Takada trying to control from the bottom.
Takada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov. #T3#
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chernokov working Takada over with strikes.
Takada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takada is in trouble now - Chernokov has advanced to mount!
Chernokov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chernokov working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#
Takada is rocked!
Chernokov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Takada is still in real trouble! Can Chernokov finish him?
Chernokov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Takada in real trouble here! The ref calls for Takada to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Primal 55 Hardy v Mancini
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Darkk slips under a jab.
Darkk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takada blocks a low kick nicely.
Takada throws a shot to the body.
Darkk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darkk is looking to counter punch.
Darkk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takada lands with a straight right. Darkk didn't see that one coming.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Darkk's shoulder, as Darkk tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Darkk gets tackled into the cage by Takada. Takada maintains the clinch.
Darkk digs a right hand into Takada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takada's gas tank.
Darkk taking a breather.
Darkk is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takada working aggressively here.
Darkk misses with the head strike.
Darkk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards. #BC#
Darkk breaks the clinch. #T1#
Darkk is looking to land body kicks.
Takada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Darkk.
Takada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada misses with a shot to the body
and Darkk counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Takada missing with a left hand there. Darkk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darkk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takada looks to land a right hand but Darkk moved out of range.
Darkk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takada loads up on a big right hand but Darkk slips the punch.
Takada is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Darkk counters with a straight right hand.
Takada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darkk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takada's knee momentarily.
Takada defending well as Darkk loads up on a big left hand.
Takada 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.
Darkk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada lands a nice looking body shot.
Takada fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
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!
Darkk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Darkk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darkk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darkk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Takada.
Darkk slips under a jab.
Darkk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takada throws out a counter right but Darkk avoids it with no problem.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Darkk.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Darkk moves away and avoids it.
Takada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Takada.
Darkk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Darkk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Darkk defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Darkk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darkk scoring well with a low kick there.
Takada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Darkk counters with a leg kick.
Darkk misses with a hook
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darkk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Darkk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Takada.
Takada connects with a body shot.
Takada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Darkk is out of range.
Darkk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takada misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Takada tests Darkk's chin there with a solid looking 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!
A big left from Takada misses.
Darkk throws a head kick that misses.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick.
Takada looks to land a combination but Darkk avoids it well.
Takada throws a hook but Darkk avoids it easily.
Takada scores with a hook.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Darkk counters with a low kick, right behind Takada 's knee.
Darkk throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Darkk.
As Takada backs away, Darkk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takada just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDarkk.
Takada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darkk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Takada rushes Darkk and presses him up against the cage.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Darkk lands with a light punch inside.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada pushes Darkk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darkk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Darkk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Takada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darkk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Takada tries to clinch up but Darkk circles away and keeps his distance.
Takada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darkk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada misses with a left hand
and Darkk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takada's knee momentarily.
Darkk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takada.
Takada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darkk looks for the body kick but Takada saw that one coming.
Takada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darkk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Darkk.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Darkk counters with a stiff right hand.
Darkk scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takada checks a leg kick.
Takada scores with a nice strike.
Takada takes a swing at Darkk's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darkk.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
enabling Darkk to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Darkk counters with a solid body kick.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Darkk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takada thinking.
A big right from Darkk misses.
Takada misses with a few strikes there.
Darkk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darkk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Darkk pushes him away.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darkk counters with a head kick. That will keep Takada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkk throws out the jab.
Takada throws a shot to the body.
Takada lands with a good body shot.
Darkk tries to score with a low kick but Takada moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.#T3#
Takada misses with a shot to the body
and Darkk counters with an outside leg kick.
Darkk staying out of range there.
Darkk moves out of range as Takada strikes.
A head kick misses from Darkk.
Takada takes a swing at Darkk's ribcage but misses.
Darkk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darkk moves out of range as Takada strikes.
Takada scores with a nice right hand.
Darkk lands a jab to Takada's midsection.
Takada tries to clinch but Darkk moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darkk thumps Takada with a low kick.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Darkk counters with a left to the body.
Darkk lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Darkk connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takada works Darkk's body with a nice hook.
Takada fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Takada.
The crowd cheers as Darkk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takada doesn't seem phased though.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darkk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darkk.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Darkk counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Takada is rocked!
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Darkk counters with a low kick, right behind Takada 's knee.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Darkk moves away from the strike by Takada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darkk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takada's sensitive parts.
Darkk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
As Takada backs away, Darkk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Darkk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takada is still on wobbly legs! Can Darkk finish him?
Darkk throws a body kick that misses
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darkk cracks the inside of Takada's front leg.
Takada seems to have recovered his senses.
Takada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darkk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Darkk saw that one coming.
Darkk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Darkk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada checks a leg kick.
Takada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Takada.
Darkk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darkk misses with a straight left.
Darkk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darkk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A big right from Takada misses.
A little feinted left hand from Darkk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takada misses with a hook
and Darkk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darkk wants to slow Takada down by chopping away at his legs.
Darkk drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Takada right on the button. Takada goes down! Darkk follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Darkk gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebeneezer Darkk!

Event: Primal 49 Plisskin vs Nelson
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Mancini defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
Mancini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mancini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
Mancini misses with a hook
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Takada connects with a looping right hand.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Mancini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mancini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mancini throws a nice looking combination but Takada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Takada moves into the clinch successfully.
Mancini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mancini backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takada wants to stall. #BC#
Mancini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mancini counters with a nice uppercut.
Mancini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.#T1#
Takada works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Mancini is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
Mancini tests Takada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mancini to counter with a crisp jab.
Mancini misses with a wild body shot.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mancini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takada! Mancini lets Takada back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Takada is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Mancini delivers a spinning backfist that drops Takada like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ray Mancini!

Event: Primal 48
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Takada blocks the body kick.
Van bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takada's head backwards.
A big right from Takada misses.
Van ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Van ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
As Takada backs off Van throws a huge counter combo but Takada manages to avoid it all.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Van is just out of range.
Van is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Van does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Van misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
Takada cracks Van with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Van is predictable there
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takada clobbers Van with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Takada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van tries to land a body kick
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van thumps Takada with a low kick.
Van swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Takada counters by moving into the clinch.
Takada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takada avoids it.
Takada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
A shot in the inside from Takada. #BC#
Takada breaks from the clinch.
Takada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van tries a head kick but it misses.
Takada staying out of range there.
Takada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takada 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.
Van walks into a stiff left hand from Takada.
Van connects with a leg kick. Takada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Takada lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Takada.
Takada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van throws out the jab.
No joy there for Van , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van manages to circle out of the way.
Takada lands the left hand.
Van fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van throws a leg kick
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Van walks straight into a right hand from Takada - that's dropped him! Takada jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Van from any more punishment! Van complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Satoru Takada!
In defeat, Tremaine Van stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done to Mark Holm. I'm very disappointed with that fight, I need to figure out what went wrong '.

Event: Primal 44
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Chernokov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takada on the side of the head.
Chernokov lands a body shot.
Chernokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takada with a hook.
Chernokov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takada back to the cage. Chernokov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takada circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Chernokov takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takada, as that shot connected.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Takada is out of range.
Chernokov ducks right into an uppercut from Takada. #T1#
Chernokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Chernokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chernokov taking a breather.
Takada lands a body shot.
Chernokov is working for takedown but Takada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Chernokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Takada prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Takada holds him up against the cage and eventually Chernokov drops back down to his feet.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chernokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Chernokov.
Takada lands a damaging elbow.
Chernokov blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
Chernokov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chernokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chernokov.
Takada creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chernokov's defenses.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chernokov backwards.
Chernokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Still in the clinch, Takada scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Chernokov dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takada throws an elbow but misses.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Takada.
Chernokov dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takada just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada misses with a two punch combination.
Chernokov throwing a counter right hand but Takada manages to avoid it.
Chernokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernokov tests Takada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takada.
Takada throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov throws a nice looking combination but Takada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Chernokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Takada manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chernokov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Takada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernokov scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
Chernokov is struggling to control the position.
Chernokov tries to pull guard but Takada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takada lands a jab-cross combination.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Chernokov shakes him off and moves away.
Takada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a body shot
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chernokov swings widly with a right hand
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Takada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernokov throws a big shot that misses.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Takada.
Chernokov ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chernokov.
Chernokov works the jab nicely.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Donk. Chernokov catches Takada right on the button with a cross.
Takada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada scores with a one two! Chernokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada drops his hands momentarily and Chernokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Satoru Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Chernokov - just one landing.
Takada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chernokov finds it's way round the side to connect with Takada's head.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
Takada throws a good cross that connects.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Chernokov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chernokov punishes Takada's body with a nice straight punch.
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Chernokov misses with a hook
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
A jab from Takada misses.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takada pinned against the cage. Takada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Takada slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
Chernokov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Chernokov misses.
Takada wants to counter with a clinch but Chernokov pushes him away.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Takada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takada swinging wildly here.
Takada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Takada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov. #T4#
Chernokov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernokov throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Takada connects with a single shot there.
Chernokov lands a jab to Takada's midsection.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Chernokov lands with a nice body punch.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satoru Takada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Takada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov sets himself, and Takada steps forward looking for the clinch! Chernokov avoids it this time.#TD#
Chernokov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chernokov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chernokov is looking to take a break and control but Takada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov slows the pace down in half guard.
Chernokov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takada for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Chernokov throws a strike but Takada avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chernokov postures up in Takada's guard and throws a big left but Takada blocks it.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Takada is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Takada working for a triangle but Chernokov defends it easily.
Chernokov pushing down on Takada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chernokov misses with a head shot. Takada uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satoru Takada has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Takada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Takada looking for a guillotine here but Chernokov defends easily.
Chernokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takada's head.#T3#
Chernokov tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chernokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chernokov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernokov trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada lands with a shot to the body.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Takada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Chernokov clobbers Takada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Takada moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takada 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chernokov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takada is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Satoru Takada!

Event: Primal 41
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Hughes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Takada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
A jab lands there for Takada.#ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Takada finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Takada counters with a huge left! Hughes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Takada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hughes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Takada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Takada!
Joseph Hughes spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone for coming out '.

Event: Primal FN 13
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Matsui throws a low kick, looking for Takada's leg but Takada calmly moves out of range.
Matsui misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Takada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsui moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsui is looking to clinch.
Yoshihisa Matsui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsui tries to clinch but Takada moves out of range. #CL2#
Takada tries to keep at a distance but Matsui has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsui told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Matsui creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsui can't find room to land a body shot as Takada controls the action.
Takada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matsui up against the cage.
Matsui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
Takada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsui avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Takada avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsui.
Takada avoids the elbow strike from Matsui, against the cage.
Takada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsui gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takada misses with the head strike. #BC#
Takada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takada throws a hook but Matsui blocks it.
Matsui misses with a left hand
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsui scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsui tries to clinch up.
Matsui is looking to clinch but Takada is avoiding it.
Matsui lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Matsui has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Takada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takada prevents a body shot from Matsui.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsui.
Takada prevents a body shot from Matsui. #BC#
Takada breaks the clinch.
Matsui misses the body punch
and Takada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Matsui rushes Takada and presses him up against the cage.
Takada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takada digs a right hand underneath Matsui's ribcage. Matsui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsui is working Takada over against the cage.#BC#
Takada breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Takada scores with a four punch combination!
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Matsui does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##CL2#
Matsui fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takada, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsui tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Matsui back against the cage.
Takada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsui can't find room to land a body shot as Takada controls the action.
Takada lands a body punch.
Matsui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takada lands an uppercut.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Takada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsui doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Matsui throws a hook to the side of Takada's head but Takada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takada, as that shot connected.
Matsui scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Matsui tries to clinch but Takada moves away
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsui throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Matsui clinches.
Matsui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow. #BC#
Takada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsui misses with a jab to the body
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Takada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsui tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
Takada scores with the left hand. Matsui knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Matsui. Beautiful body shot.
Matsui throws a leg kick
and Takada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Matsui is rocked!
Matsui wants to clinch but Takada slips to the side
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Matsui misses.
Takada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsui throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Matsui doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsui steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Takada.
Matsui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
Takada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takada scores with a nice head shot.
Matsui moves to clinch but Takada breaks away
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsui is still on wobbly legs! Can Takada finish him?
Matsui tries to clinch
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Matsui ducks down to avoid it.
Matsui on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Matsui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsui connects with a right hand. Takada shakes it off.
Matsui seems to have recovered his senses.
Takada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsui can do to turn this around?
Matsui connects with a body shot.
Matsui moves to clinch but Takada breaks away
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Matsui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsui lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takada takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Takada misses its intended target.
Takada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsui tries to close the distance and clinch but Takada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsui can pounce on him.
Matsui connects with a body shot.#T3#
Matsui misses the shot to the body.
Takada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsui.
Matsui scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsui throws a poor cross that misses
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsui works the jab nicely.
Matsui scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsui tries to land a front kick but Takada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsui lands with a good body shot.
Matsui tries to clinch
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.
Matsui moves in looking to clinch but Takada pushes him off.
Takada is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Takada.
Matsui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target. #CL2#
Matsui clinches.
Takada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsui backwards.
Takada goes for a takedown attempt but Matsui pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsui misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
Matsui misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsui thows a leg kick but Takada checks it
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Satoru Takada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsui scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Matsui takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsui lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takada or not.
Matsui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsui tries a body shot but Takada blocks it.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Matsui avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada blocks an elbow strike from Matsui.
Matsui lands an elbow just above Takada 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsui.
Matsui scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC#
Takada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Satoru Takada is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada moves out of range as Matsui strikes.#CL2#
Matsui rushes Takada and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshihisa Matsui seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takada blocking some punches.
Takada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takada lands a left hand.
Matsui misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Matsui.
Matsui struggles to land a body shot inside as Takada controls his hands.
Matsui lands a right hand.
Takada is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsui gets an underhook and turns Takada into the cage.
Takada lands a left hand.
Matsui will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takada up against the cage.
Yoshihisa Matsui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takada digs a right hand underneath Matsui's ribcage. Matsui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takada blocks a body shot from Matsui.
Takada blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Matsui.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsui misses with a punch to the body.
Matsui blocks a body shot from Takada.
Takada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takada wants a takedown but no success here.
Takada lands with a left to the head.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsui creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takada's defenses. #T3#
Takada blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Takada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsui motions for Takada to come forward. Matsui throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Matsui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada is looking for a counter combo.
Satoru Takada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Takada. Those never looked like landing.
Takada checks a leg kick.
Takada staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Takada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Matsui throws an off balance right hand
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsui tries to clinch but Takada moves away
and Takada counters with a series of strikes. Matsui will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Matsui.
Takada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Takada.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Matsui there.
Matsui turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsui misses with a wild body shot.
Takada throwing a counter right hand but Matsui manages to avoid it.
Matsui tries to clinch
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsui misses with a hook. Takada ducked under it nicely.
Matsui closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takada counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihisa Matsui.
I think Takada 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!

Event: Primal 33
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Takada lands with a straight right. Bellafonte didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Takada forces Bellafonte back against the cage and clinches.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellafonte lands with a left to the head.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada lands a nice uppercut.
Takada digs a right hand underneath Bellafonte's ribcage. Bellafonte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bellafonte jumps guard but Takada stands there with Bellafonte around his waist. Bellafonte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bellafonte pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Takada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takada's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Takada is working Bellafonte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bellafonte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bellafonte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Takada drops Bellafonte with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bellafonte looks back up at him and smiles so Takada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Bellafonte is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jon Bellafonte has been cut.
Takada lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bellafonte off his feet! Bellafonte tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Satoru Takada!

Event: Primal 25
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Takada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takada tries to clinch but Vallon moves out of range.
Takada connects with a body shot that sends Vallon's belly button to the back.
Takada moves out of range as Vallon throws a body kick.
Takada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vallon.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takada takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takada tries a body shot but Vallon blocks it.
Vallon lands a good knee to the midsection. Takada won't want to take too many of those.
Takada tries to work over Vallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vallon misses with an elbow over the top.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Vallon tries to land knees in the clinch but Takada avoids the damage to the body.
Vallon misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land. #T1#
Takada tries a body shot but Vallon blocks it.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Vallon.
Vallon tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Vallon back against the cage.
Vallon tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vallon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Takada.
Vallon scores with a knee to the head.
Vallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Vallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takada trying to control the position but instead, Vallon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takada into the cage.
Vallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vallon throws a head punch that misses.
Vallon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada. #T2#
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vallon or not.
Takada blocks a body shot from Vallon.
Takada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Vallon controls the action.
Come on Takada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vallon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
Takada lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Vallon controls the action.
Takada managing to block the knees to the body from Vallon.
Takada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vallon tries to land knees in the clinch but Takada avoids the damage to the body.
Vallon scores with a knee to the head.
Takada prevents Vallon from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takada throws an elbow but misses.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takada lands an elbow inside.
Vallon missing with knees to the body. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Takada digs a right hand into Vallon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vallon's gas tank.
Vallon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takada blocks it with crossed arms.
Vallon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takada up against the cage.
Takada presses Vallon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takada gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vallon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takada tries a body shot but Vallon blocks it.
Vallon throws an elbow that misses.
Vallon avoiding damage.
Takada lands a body punch.
Vallon missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takada. #CUT2#
It looks like Amsterdam Vallon has been cut.
Vallon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vallon with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Takada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takada pushes Vallon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vallon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takada can turn it around.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Vallon avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vallon blocks a body shot from Takada.
Vallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vallon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vallon's elbow.
Vallon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takada throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Vallon.
Vallon tries a knee to the head but Takada blocks it.
Vallon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amsterdam Vallon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amsterdam Vallon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takada.#CL#
Vallon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Vallon.
Vallon trying to control the position but instead, Takada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vallon into the cage.
Vallon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vallon trying to land knees to the body.
Takada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the head but Takada blocks with his arms.
Vallon prevents a body shot from Takada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Vallon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
Vallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vallon tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Vallon controls the action.
Vallon taking a breather.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vallon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vallon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Vallon controls his hands.
Takada lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vallon looking to throw knees to the head but Takada is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Takada - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Takada.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Vallon avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Vallon lands a nice knee to the body.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Vallon controls his hands.
Takada slows down the pace here. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takada.
Amsterdam Vallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the head but Takada blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Takada.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Vallon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takada is defending well for now.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vallon's elbow.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vallon's elbow.
Vallon blocks a body shot from Takada.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vallon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Vallon scores a nice knee to the body.
Vallon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vallon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vallon trying to land knees to the body.
Takada lands an elbow inside that Vallon shrugs off.
Takada lands an elbow that stopped Vallon in his tracks for a moment. #T3##BC#
Vallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vallon drops his hands momentarily and Takada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vallon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vallon at a distance.
Vallon tries a low kick but Takada avoids it.#CL#
Vallon gets a clinch.
Takada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vallon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takada lands an elbow just above Vallon 's eye.
Vallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada stalling against the cage.
Takada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallon.#T4#
Takada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vallon obliges.
Vallon avoids a wild elbow strike from Takada.
Vallon blocks a body shot from Takada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada lands an elbow inside that Vallon shrugs off.
Vallon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vallon blocks a body shot from Takada.
Vallon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takada.
Vallon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takada digs a right hand underneath Vallon's ribcage. Vallon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takada lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Takada.
Takada stalling.
Takada misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takada.
A short uppercut from Takada.
Vallon tries to stall but Takada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoru Takada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amsterdam Vallon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vallon tries to score with a low kick but Takada moves his leg out of the way.
Vallon tries to land a leg kick but Takada saw it coming and moves away.
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Vallon shakes him off and moves away.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vallon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takada's sensitive parts.
Takada tries to clinch but Vallon is having none of it.
Takada checks the leg kick.
Vallon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Takada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vallon doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Takada cracks Vallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takada checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Takada. Beautiful body shot.#T1##CL2#
Takada has closed the distance and engaged Vallon in a clinch.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Vallon avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takada tries a body shot but Vallon blocks it.
Vallon misses with some punches.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takada avoids it.
Vallon blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Vallon trying to land knees to the body.
Vallon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takada avoids it.
Vallon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vallon taking a breather.
Vallon prevents a body shot from Takada. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vallon's elbow.
Vallon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takada blocks it with crossed arms.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takada lands an elbow just above Vallon 's eye.
Takada misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takada.
Takada lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takada tries a body shot but Vallon blocks it.
Vallon trying to control the position but instead, Takada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vallon into the cage.
Vallon lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada. #T3#
Vallon trying to land knees to the body.
Vallon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada gets through Vallon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the head but Takada blocks with his arms.
Vallon tries to land a knee to the head but Takada blocks with his arms.
Vallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takada cracks Vallon with a nice body shot.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Vallon avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Vallon blocks a body shot from Takada.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vallon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Takada.
Takada throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Vallon avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Takada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vallon lands a good knee to the midsection. Takada won't want to take too many of those.
Vallon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vallon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Vallon controls the action.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada tries a body shot but Vallon blocks it.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Vallon controls his hands.
Takada keeps control of Vallon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada lands an elbow that stopped Vallon in his tracks for a moment.
Vallon tries to land knees in the clinch but Takada avoids the damage to the body.
Vallon takes an elbow to the temple.
Vallon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoru Takada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takada 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoru Takada!

Event: Primal FN 10
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Redfield misses.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Redfield's shoulder, as Redfield tries to avoid the shot.
Takada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takada slips under a jab from Redfield.
Takada tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Takada has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Redfield takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Takada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Redfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Redfield.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
Takada is trying to stall.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Redfield on the inside.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Redfield.
Redfield lands a right hand.
Redfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield digs a right hand into Takada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takada's gas tank.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
Redfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takada or not.
Redfield blocks an elbow strike from Takada.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield tries to work over Takada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Takada misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Redfield.
Redfield lands a left hand.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takada.
Redfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada is looking to control Redfield's arms but Redfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takada has his back to the cage.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Redfield misses with a body punch.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Takada.
Redfield lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
Redfield lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Redfield avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takada throws an elbow but misses.
Redfield lands a left hand.
Redfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Takada.
Redfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow. #T4#
Takada misses with a body punch.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield tries to throw a body punch but Takada avoids it by throwing Redfield back against the cage.
Redfield can't find room to land a body shot as Takada controls the action.
Redfield blocks a body shot from Takada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield lands a left hand.
Takada'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.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Redfield.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
Takada lands a nice shot to the body.
Takada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield dominated that round.
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#
Decent striking displayed by Redfield there.
Redfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Takada.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Redfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redfield.
Takada slips under a jab from Redfield.
Redfield sets himself, and Takada steps forward looking for the clinch! Redfield avoids it this time.
Takada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redfield misses with a two punch combination.
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Redfield shakes him off and moves away.
Redfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redfield is looking to counter the offense by Takada and move into the clinch.
Takada is looking to clinch but Redfield is avoiding it.
Takada thuds his right hand into Redfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redfield takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Redfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takada tries to counter with a clinch but Redfield shakes him off and moves away.
Takada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Takada.
Peter Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Redfield digs a good body shot into Takada's ribs.
Redfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redfield throws a shot from downtown. Takada moves away and avoids it.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Redfield scores with the left hand. Takada knows he should have avoided that one.
Redfield cracks Takada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfield.
Redfield clobbers Takada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takada is looking to clinch.
Takada lands a nice hook to Redfield's body. Redfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada missing with a left hand there. Redfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takada doesn't manage to clinch there - Redfield circles away. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Takada does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Redfield clinches.
Redfield lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield can't find room to land a body shot as Takada controls the action.
Redfield has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Redfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Nice body punch from Redfield.
Takada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada takes a shot to the head.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield avoids the elbow strike from Takada, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield. #T3#
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takada lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Redfield has been cut.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takada lands an elbow inside.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Redfield.
A nice left hand lands by Redfield.
Takada misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Redfield avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Takada.
Redfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Redfield.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Redfield.
Takada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Redfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Redfield does it's job there.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Redfield scores with a punch to the head.
Takada moves in looking to clinch but Redfield pushes him off.
Redfield throws a hook but Takada avoids it easily.
Takada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takada tries to clinch up.
Takada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takada has time to react.
Takada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Redfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Takada tries to throw a body punch but Redfield avoids it by throwing Takada back against the cage. #T1#
Redfield digs a right hand into Takada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takada's gas tank.
Takada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takada misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Redfield as the two fighters clinch.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Takada.
Redfield lands with a light punch inside.
Takada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Takada digs a right hand into Redfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redfield's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Redfield.
Redfield lands a body punch.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Redfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takada's elbow.
Takada working aggressively here.
Redfield blocks the elbow strike.
Satoru Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Redfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takada is trying to stall.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Redfield dodges an elbow strike from Takada.
Takada can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Redfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Takada lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield misses with a punch to the body.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Redfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takadas head.
Takada struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peter Redfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfield pushes Takada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada misses with an elbow strike.
Redfield pushes Takada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada misses with an elbow over the top.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takada misses with the head strike. #T4#
Redfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Takada.
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
Takada taking a breather.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada lands a damaging elbow.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Takada.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
Takada throws an elbow but it misses.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redfield 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Redfield!

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