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Event:
Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astalo slips a jab from Takayanagi.
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Astalo throws a hook but Takayanagi blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Astalo.
Takayanagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astalo. That did some damage!
Takayanagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Astalo sends Takayanagi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Astalo is motioning to the referee to let Takayanagi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Takayanagi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Takayanagi crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Doe digs a good body shot into Takayanagi's ribs.
Takayanagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takayanagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doe counters with a three punch combo that has Takayanagi backing up. Takayanagi nods at Doe to acknowledge the strikes.
Takayanagi misses with an uppercut.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe throws out a counter right but Takayanagi avoids it with no problem.
Doe scores with a head kick. Takayanagi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doe moves out of range of the leg kick from Takayanagi.
An inside leg kick from Takayanagi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takayanagi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doe thinks about the counter body kick.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Takayanagi goes for a double leg but Doe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Doe continues to drive forward.
Doe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Doe throws a wild body kick that Takayanagi sees coming a mile off.
Takayanagi misses with a shot to the body
and Doe counters with a three punch combo that has Takayanagi backing up. Takayanagi nods at Doe to acknowledge the strikes.
Takayanagi misses with a shot to the body
and Doe counters with a straight right hand.
Takayanagi throws a push kick but Doe slaps the foot to one side.
Doe throws a counter combo.
Takayanagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doe blocks a jab.
Doe misses with a straight left.
Takayanagi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Takayanagi throws a front kick aimed at Doe's knee but Doe avoids it well.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick
and Doe counters with a nice leg kick.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doe throws a head kick but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Takayanagi is looking to clinch.
Doe slips under a jab from Takayanagi.
A lazy body kick from Takayanagi
and Doe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doe throws a body punch but Takayanagi moves out of range.
Doe avoids the body shot from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi throws an off balance right hand
and Doe counters with a good, hard body kick but Takayanagi shrugs it off. #T3#
Takayanagi throws a right hand that misses
and Doe counters with a thumping low kick.
Doe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takayanagi's calf.
Doe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Takayanagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doe blocks a leg kick.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick
and Doe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takayanagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doe's waist but Doe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takayanagi off to one side.
Takayanagi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doe counters with a nice body shot.
Takayanagi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Doe misses with a straight left.
Takayanagi misses with a right hand
and Doe counters with a good low kick that Takayanagi was not able to check.
Takayanagi misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Doe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Takayanagi is predictable there
and Doe counters with a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Doe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Takayanagi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Doe counters with a low kick, right behind Takayanagi 's knee.
Takayanagi lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe 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#
Takayanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Doe moves out of range as Takayanagi strikes.
Doe tries a quick counter leg kick but Takayanagi is wise to it.
Doe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Takayanagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doe counters with a nice uppercut.
Takayanagi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A low kick from Takayanagi misses
and Doe counters with a leg kick.
Takayanagi throws a looping overhand right but Doe ducks down to avoid it.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Takayanagi clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Doe.
A head punch on the inside from Doe fails to land.
Doe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Doe scores with a shoulder strike.
Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takayanagis head. #T1##BC#
Takayanagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takayanagi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takayanagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takayanagi misses with a wild body shot.
Takayanagi avoids the head kick by Doe.
Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takayanagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Doe is just out of range.
Doe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takayanagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doe is out of range and Takayanagi settles back down.
Takayanagi misses with a body kick.
Takayanagi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Doe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Doe feints and then cracks Takayanagi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takayanagi down.
Doe checks a leg kick nicely.
Takayanagi misses with a leg kick
and Doe counters with a solid body kick.
Doe scores with a spinning back kick!
Takayanagi avoids the head kick by Doe.
Takayanagi tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
Doe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takayanagi blocks it well.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doe but Doe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Doe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doe defending well as Takayanagi loads up on a big left hand.
Doe flicks out a counter leg kick but Takayanagi steps away.
Takayanagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doe throws a counter combo.
Takayanagi takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Doe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takayanagi swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
Takayanagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doe.
Doe just misses with a punch to the body.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takayanagi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doe.
Doe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takayanagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Doe counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Takayanagi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doe has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Takayanagi tries to clinch up.
Doe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takayanagi loads up on a big right hand but Doe slips the punch.
Takayanagi swings widly with a right hand
and Doe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doe checks a leg kick.
Takayanagi thows a leg kick but Doe checks it
and Doe counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayanagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Doe circles away.
Doe slips a straight right by Takayanagi.
Doe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doe swats away the attempt to clinch by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is looking to clinch.
Doe counters with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Takayanagi
and Doe counters with a straight right hand.
Takayanagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Doe.
Doe digs a good body shot into Takayanagi's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takayanagi. Doe does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takayanagi.
John Doe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doe throws out a powerful jab.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Takayanagi tries to land a front kick but Doe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takayanagi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takayanagi misses with a straight left.
Takayanagi misses with a body shot.
Takayanagi looks to clinch
and Doe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doe lands with a nice body kick.
Takayanagi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doe counters with a nice body kick.
Doe blocks a low kick nicely.
Takayanagi misses with a left hand
and Doe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takayanagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Takayanagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takayanagi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Doe will feel that in the morning.
Takayanagi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takayanagi misses with an uppercut. Doe saw that one coming.
Takayanagi throws a right hand that misses
and Doe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takayanagi throws a looping overhand right but Doe ducks down to avoid it.
Takayanagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takayanagi tries a low kick but Doe avoids it.
Takayanagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doe throws a counter combo.
Doe thuds his right hand into Takayanagi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Takayanagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Takayanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Doe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takayanagi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Doe counters with a stiff right hand.
Doe dips to his left and cracks Takayanagi with an uppercut!
Takayanagi misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takayanagi is looking to land body kicks.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Takayanagi misses with a leg kick
and Doe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takayanagi.
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi misses the shot to the body.
Takayanagi avoids the head kick by Doe.
Takayanagi is looking to counter the offense by Doe and move into the clinch.
Doe avoids a kick to the body.
Takayanagi wants to clinch
and Doe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takayanagi thinking.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick
and Doe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Doe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takayanagi. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Doe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doe 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for John Doe!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for John Doe!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for John Doe!
John Doe wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, John Doe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Revolution XC 16
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Khashukaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khashukaev misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Khashukaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takayanagi is looking to regain half guard here but Khashukaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Khashukaev scoring with punches and elbows.
Takayanagi is looking to regain half guard here but Khashukaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Khashukaev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev cracks Takayanagi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takayanagi manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Khashukaev wants to take a breather but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi gets back to full guard.
Khashukaev lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Takayanagi working for a triangle but Khashukaev defends it easily.
#SUB#
Takayanagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khashukaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khashukaev distracts Takayanagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khashukaev defends well.
Khashukaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takayanagi has momentary wrist control but Khashukaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Khashukaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Khashukaev wants to stand but Takayanagi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takayanagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khashukaev.
Khashukaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Takayanagi has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khashukaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Khashukaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khashukaev showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Khashukaev trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back.
Khashukaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takayanagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
That's time! Takayanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot by Takayanagi.
The fighters circling - Takayanagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takayanagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Khashukaev. Khashukaev gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Takayanagi tries to keep at a distance but Khashukaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takayanagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khashukaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takayanagi slowing the pace effectively.
Khashukaev wants a takedown.
#T1##TD2#
Khashukaev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takayanagi is trying to keep an underhook but Khashukaev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Khashukaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Takayanagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Takayanagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khashukaev.
Takayanagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Khashukaev seems content to control.
Khashukaev stalling away here and it's allowed Takayanagi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2##SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khashukaev wants to control from the top but Takayanagi keeps moving. #SUB#
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khashukaev defends well.#SU2#
Khashukaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Khashukaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takayanagi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kantemir Khashukaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Takayanagi is looking to reverse the position.
Takayanagi is trying to work for a sweep but Khashukaev has mounted him!
Takayanagi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev landing shots from mount.
Khashukaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takayanagi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takayanagi is looking to improve his position but Khashukaev isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Takayanagi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khashukaev controlling from mount.
Takayanagi is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Khashukaev working the ground and pound effectively.
Khashukaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takayanagi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantemir Khashukaev 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#
Khashukaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takayanagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takayanagi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takayanagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khashukaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takayanagi.
Khashukaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Takayanagi. No joy for Khashukaev on that attempt.
Meguru Takayanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Khashukaev.
Khashukaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khashukaev is defended easily by Takayanagi.#T1#
Khashukaev misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takayanagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Takayanagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khashukaev is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi trying to control but Khashukaev is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khashukaev wants to stand and escape but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Khashukaev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev works over Takayanagi with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khashukaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khashukaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khashukaev looking to pass the guard.
Takayanagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Khashukaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Khashukaev.
Takayanagi is staying active underneath Khashukaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Khashukaev trying to control the action but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
Khashukaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Khashukaev 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.
Takayanagi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takayanagi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takayanagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takayanagi moves into full guard.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kantemir Khashukaev.
I've got Khashukaev 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantemir Khashukaev!
During a confident post fight interview, Kantemir Khashukaev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takayanagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Takayanagi misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Zulu pushes Takayanagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takayanagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takayanagi working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Zulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takayanagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takayanagi tries to work over Zulu's front leg with a kick but Zulu checks it.
Zulu flicks out a counter leg kick but Takayanagi steps away.
Zulu tries to clinch but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zulu misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu with a hook.#CL2#
Zulu moves into range and clinches up with Takayanagi.
Takayanagi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takayanagi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Takayanagi looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Zulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Takayanagi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zulu quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takayanagi tries to pass to full mount but Zulu defends it.
Takayanagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zulu won't allow Takayanagi to pass to mount.
Takayanagi controlling the action here.
Zulu is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Zulu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takayanagi is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takayanagi in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Takayanagi is trying to work for a kimura but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zulu wants to control but Takayanagi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Takayanagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Zulu is looking to control Takayanagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?
Zulu is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zulu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Zulu clinches.
Takayanagi tries to stall but Zulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
Takayanagi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zulu to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takayanagi's efforts to push away.
Takayanagi stalling the fight.
Takayanagi taking a breather. #T4#
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
Zulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takayanagi's face.
#BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zulu sprawls well. Zulu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takayanagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takayanagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takayanagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
Takayanagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zulu Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulu is looking to slow Takayanagi down with leg kicks.
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but Takayanagi pushes him off.
Nice shot by Zulu.
Zulu throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Zulu 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#
Zulu defending well as Takayanagi loads up on a big left hand.
Zulu misses with a kick to the body.
Takayanagi motions for Zulu to come forward. Takayanagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zulu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takayanagi is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Zulu clinches up with Takayanagi and pushes him back against the cage.
Takayanagi is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Zulu.
Takayanagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takayanagi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu has Takayanagi pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Takayanagi blocks with his arms.
Takayanagi stalling in the clinch but Zulu improves position. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takayanagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zulu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zulu working Takayanagi over with knees to the body.
Takayanagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takayanagi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
Zulu Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zulu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Takayanagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takayanagi wants to break free but Zulu has control.
Zulu scores with a knee to the head.
Takayanagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takayanagi wants to stall.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Takayanagi blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takayanagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takayanagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi tried to score with a low kick but Zulu checks it.
Takayanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takayanagi shoots in and drives through. Zulu sprawls well.
Zulu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi misses with a takedown attempt - Zulu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zulu digs a good hook to Takayanagi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takayanagi looks for the body kick but Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zulu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zulu throws a low kick, looking for Takayanagi's leg but Takayanagi calmly moves out of range.
Zulu Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takayanagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zulu.
Zulu checks a low kick from Takayanagi.
Zulu scores with a head kick. Takayanagi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Takayanagi is rocked!#T3#
Zulu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zulu checks a low kick from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zulu is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Zulu circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Takayanagi.
That kick from Zulu tenderised Takayanagi's leg. Takayanagi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulu throws a wild body kick that Takayanagi sees coming a mile off.
Takayanagi closes the distance and clinches up with Zulu, looking for a takedown. Takayanagi pushes Zulu against the cage but Zulu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takayanagi.
Zulu motions for Takayanagi to come forward. Zulu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takayanagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
Zulu lunges at Takayanagi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takayanagi's hand.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
Takayanagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Takayanagi throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu throws a leg kick #TD#
and Takayanagi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
Zulu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Zulu connects with a knee to the head.
Zulu lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Takayanagi decides to pull guard.
Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takayanagi keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
Zulu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takayanagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Takayanagi is looking for a triangle but Zulu pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Zulu 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!
#R3##CL2#
Takayanagi gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Zulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takayanagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zulu is out of range and Takayanagi settles back down.
Zulu with a nice cross.
Takayanagi misses with an uppercut.
Takayanagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zulu avoids the body shot from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zulu counters with a three punch combo that has Takayanagi backing up. Takayanagi nods at Zulu to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Takayanagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Zulu.
Zulu looks to land a body kick but Takayanagi moved away.#CL2#
Zulu rushes Takayanagi and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zulu smiles and moves away.
and Zulu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Takayanagi! He's just covering up as Zulu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zulu Zulu!
Zulu Zulu is the new featherweight champion!
Zulu Zulu made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This fight is dedicated to the real zuluboy who was hit by a car recently. Forcing him out of his unification flyweight title fight at EFC. We did it buddy. Get well soon Zulu'.
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Event:
MMA Gladiator 3
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Takayanagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duncan.
Duncan throws a series of punches but Takayanagi avoids them all with ease.
Duncan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takayanagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takayanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duncan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan throws an overhand right that lands on Takayanagi's shoulder, as Takayanagi tries to avoid the shot.
Takayanagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takayanagi lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi misses with a low kick.
Duncan clobbers Takayanagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duncan sprawls well. Duncan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takayanagi gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Takayanagi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takayanagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Takayanagi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Takayanagi from controlling successfully.
Takayanagi passes into half guard. #T2#
Duncan is not content to let Takayanagi control the position.
Duncan tries to roll over but Takayanagi keeps him under control.
Takayanagi trying to pass the guard but Duncan defending well.
Duncan tries to roll over but Takayanagi keeps him under control.
Takayanagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duncan tries to get to full guard but Takayanagi has control of the leg. #T3#
Takayanagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duncan keeps working.
Duncan is trying to control but can't.
Takayanagi trying to control the action but Duncan is working from the bottom.
Duncan trying to control but Takayanagi postures up.
Takayanagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Duncan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duncan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan looking to sit in guard and control but Takayanagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan wants to sweep here but Takayanagi controlling him for the moment.
Duncan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Takayanagi is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Siggy Duncan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Duncan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Duncan.
Duncan tries to clinch up.
Duncan wants to clinch.
Duncan checks a low kick from Takayanagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Duncan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duncan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takayanagi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duncan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Takayanagi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Duncan. Oh but Takayanagi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Duncan goes limp - he's gone! Takayanagi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi retains his featherweight title!
Meguru Takayanagi very nearly forgot to thank Fatty's 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.
Siggy Duncan was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew this was going to be a tough fight. But you gotta fight the best, to be the best. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 2
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Takayanagi gets tackled into the cage by O'Neil. O'Neil maintains the clinch.
Takayanagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O'Neil managing to block the knees to the body from Takayanagi.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takayanagi throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Takayanagi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O'Neil defends well.#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O'Neil's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Takayanagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O'Neil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O'Neil wants to control from the top but Takayanagi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Takayanagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O'Neil is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takayanagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a triangle but O'Neil pushes his legs off easily.
O'Neil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takayanagi controlling the position.#T4##SUB2#
O'Neil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takayanagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O'Neil has managed to get both his arms back between Takayanagi's legs - danger averted.
Takayanagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for a triangle here. O'Neil is fighting it but it looks tight! Takayanagi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, O'Neil is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Meguru Takayanagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Aidan O'Neil had this to say: 'I probably shouldn't have drank that whole bottle before going in there - but it's Christmas!'.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Takayanagi thows a body kick. Ventura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ventura avoids a kick to the body.
Ventura lunges at Takayanagi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takayanagi's hand.
Ventura lands an overhand right.
Ventura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takayanagi walks into a straight right hand from Ventura.
Takayanagi looks to throw the jab but Ventura is out of range.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takayanagi 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.
Ventura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Ventura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takayanagi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takayanagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takayanagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takayanagi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ventura is avoiding damage well.
#T1##SUB#
Takayanagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takayanagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takayanagi moves into full mount! #SUB#
Takayanagi quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Takayanagi but it's paid off an Ventura is forced to tap! Nice work by Takayanagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
PLMMA 33 - "Pacio Tribute"
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Takayanagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki throws a low kick but Takayanagi avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Takayanagi misses.#CL#
Aoki rushes Takayanagi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takayanagi. #TD#
Aoki manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Takayanagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takayanagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Takayanagi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Takayanagi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki pulls Takayanagi in close to prevent any damage.
Takayanagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aoki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Takayanagi misses.
We've been hearing reports that Aoki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Aoki clinches. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Aoki to work.
Aoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takayanagi up against the cage.
Takayanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takayanagi leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Aoki misses with an elbow strike.
Takayanagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aoki's efforts to push away.
Takayanagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takayanagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takayanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Takayanagi wants to stall.
Takayanagi pushes Aoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takayanagi has Aoki pressed against the cage, preventing Aoki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takayanagi tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Takayanagi improves position.
Takayanagi is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Takayanagi into the cage.
Aoki is pushing Takayanagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takayanagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takayanagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takayanagi tries to stall but Aoki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aoki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takayanagi's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayanagi obliges.
Takayanagi tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takayanagi is looking to control Aoki's arms but Aoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takayanagi has his back to the cage.
Takayanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Aoki wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takayanagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Takayanagi.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi stalling in the clinch.
Takayanagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takayanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takayanagi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki is stalling here.
Aoki is struggling to control the position.
Takayanagi looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi misses with a body punch.
Takayanagi missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Takayanagi manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Takayanagi.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takayanagi's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takayanagi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Takayanagi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takayanagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki misses with a straight left. #TD#
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takayanagi sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takayanagi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takayanagi!
Aoki looking to control but Takayanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takayanagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takayanagi defending well though.
Takayanagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki is in close to Takayanagi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takayanagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Takayanagi has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki distracts Takayanagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Aoki lying in Takayanagi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Takayanagi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Aoki taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pacio 32 Hendo Come Back
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Takayanagi has managed to clinch.
Takayanagi lands a damaging elbow.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Takayanagi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takayanagi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saitou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takayanagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takayanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saitou defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Takayanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saitou defends it easily.#SUB2#
Takayanagi working for a triangle but Saitou defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takayanagi's guard. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saitou pulls his head out easily.
Takayanagi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takayanagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takayanagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitou.
Takayanagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Saitou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takayanagi has his foot on Saitou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saitou works his way back into a safe position though.
Takayanagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takayanagi controlling the position.#SUB2#
Takayanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saitou defends it easily.#SUB2#
Takayanagi has his foot on Saitou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saitou works his way back into a safe position though.
Saitou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitou throws a strike but Takayanagi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Takayanagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saitou is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi passes into half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takayanagi in particular looking to stall.
Saitou gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayanagi won't allow Saitou to get back to his feet.
Takayanagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Saitou is retaining full guard.
Saitou wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitou doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takayanagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takayanagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Saitou will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#ES#
Saitou is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Takayanagi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Takayanagi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saitou uses from the top position.
Saitou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takayanagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takayanagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takayanagi's head.
Saitou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saitou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitou trying to control but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for a guillotine here but Saitou defends easily.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saitou throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou throws a big right hand that misses.
Takayanagi keeping moving, preventing Saitou from controlling successfully.
Saitou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitou lands a couple of digs.
Takayanagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saitou's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saitou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Takayanagi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saitou to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saitou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saitou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saitou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitou tries to free his leg and advance position but Takayanagi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saitou defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a triangle but Saitou pushes his legs off easily.
Takayanagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitou throwing strikes from guard but Takayanagi blocks nicely. #T1#
Takayanagi trying to keep a closed guard but Saitou is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saitou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takayanagi has control of Saitou's left arm, preventing Saitou from doing any damage.
Saitou landing with the ground and pound.
Takayanagi pulls Saitou in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Takayanagi has his feet on Saitou's thighs here. He's pushed Saitou off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Saitou screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meguru Takayanagi!
After the fight, Meguru Takayanagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pacio 24
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Welsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Welsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takayanagi.
Welsh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takayanagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Welsh.
Welsh lands a leg kick that knocks Takayanagi off balance momentarily.
Welsh lands with a nice body punch.
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Welsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Takayanagi is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Takayanagi.
Takayanagi misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takayanagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Welsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takayanagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takayanagi.
Welsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crunch! Takayanagi slams his shin into Welsh's torso.
Welsh takes a swing at Takayanagi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Takayanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takayanagi feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Takayanagi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Welsh's guard.
Welsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takayanagi won't allow Welsh to sweep him here.
Takayanagi trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Welsh 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.
Welsh striking off his back but it's not causing Takayanagi any problems.
Takayanagi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Welsh is trying to control the position but Takayanagi postures up.
Takayanagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Welsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takayanagi can pounce on him.
Takayanagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takayanagi throws a right and a left that Welsh avoids nicely.
Takayanagi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Welsh counters with a good low kick that Takayanagi was not able to check.
Takayanagi motions for Welsh to come forward. Takayanagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takayanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takayanagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welsh.
Welsh looks to land a body kick but Takayanagi moved away.
Takayanagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Welsh just manages to avoid it.
Takayanagi jabs at Welsh's body.#T3#
Takayanagi looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Welsh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Welsh.
Welsh has Takayanagi pushed against the cage.
Welsh has a couple of punches blocked by Takayanagi.
Welsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takayanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Welsh breaks from the clinch.
Welsh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Welsh wants to clinch up but Takayanagi keeps it at a distance.
Takayanagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Welsh tries to score with a low kick but Takayanagi moves his leg out of the way.
Takayanagi tries to land a body kick
and Welsh counters with a left and a right that stings Takayanagi.
Welsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welsh delivers a nice body kick.
Takayanagi throws out a leg kick but Welsh moves out of range and Takayanagi only half commits.
Takayanagi tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayanagi throws a looping overhand right but Welsh ducks down to avoid it.
Takayanagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Welsh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takayanagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Welsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takayanagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.#TD#
Takayanagi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Welsh!#SUB#
Takayanagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Takayanagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takayanagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Welsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meguru Takayanagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Takayanagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Welsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meguru Takayanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Takayanagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takayanagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takayanagi throws a hook to the side of Welsh's head but Welsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Welsh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Welsh lands a jab to the nose.
Welsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Welsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takayanagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Welsh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takayanagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi thows a leg kick but Welsh checks it
and Welsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Welsh throws a leg kick which misses Takayanagi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takayanagi tries to avoid it.
Welsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takayanagi.
Welsh tries to clinch but Takayanagi is having none of it. #TD#
Welsh gets caught napping as Takayanagi dives in and scores a takedown. Welsh manages to retain guard.
Takayanagi pushes down on Welsh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takayanagi is thwarting Welsh's attempts to control the position.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takayanagi slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Welsh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meguru Takayanagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takayanagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takayanagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takayanagi is looking to advance position but Welsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Welsh looking to control but Takayanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Welsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takayanagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Takayanagi regains half guard.#SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takayanagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takayanagi trying to control but Welsh postures up.
Welsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takayanagi keeps working. #SUB#
Takayanagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welsh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Takayanagi is looking to control Welsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takayanagi avoid being mounted?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Welsh trying to pass the guard but Takayanagi defending well.
Welsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Takayanagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takayanagi trying to control but Welsh postures up.
#SUB#
Takayanagi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Welsh is tapping! Great win for Takayanagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Takayanagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takayanagi. Takayanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura cracks the inside of Takayanagi's front leg.
Takayanagi thumps Nakamura with a low kick.
Takayanagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takayanagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takayanagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 in the buildup to the fight.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakamura punishes Takayanagi's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takayanagi. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Takayanagi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is trying to stand.
Takayanagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Takayanagi stalling.
Let's hope that Takayanagi 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.
Nakamura tries to kick Takayanagi off in order to stand up. Takayanagi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takayanagi controlling from side mount. #ES#
Nakamura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takayanagi.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Nakamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takayanagi tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Takayanagi 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.
Takayanagi throws a low kick but Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Takayanagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Takayanagi misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura throws a hook but Takayanagi avoids it easily.
Takayanagi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Takayanagi right on the nose. Takayanagi blinks but takes it well.
Takayanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takayanagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takayanagi has time to react.#ROC#
Takayanagi is rocked!#T3#
Nakamura cracks Takayanagi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Takayanagi falls backwards against the cage. Nakamura follows up with more strikes that drop Takayanagi to his knees. Nakamura keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Takayanagi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiji Nakamura!
During a confident post fight interview, Fiji Nakamura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 17
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Takayanagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Takayanagi has managed to clinch.
Takayanagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takayanagi scores with a knee to the head.
Takayanagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Takayanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Takayanagi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Takayanagi throws knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takayanagi is trying to pull guard but Takeshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takayanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayanagi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takayanagi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takayanagi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Takeshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Takayanagi misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Takeshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Takayanagi missing with knees to the body.
Takayanagi takes a shot to the head.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takayanagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takeshi can turn it around.
Takayanagi tries to pull guard but Takeshi won't allow it.
Takayanagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Takayanagi.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takeshi tries a body shot but Takayanagi blocks it.
Takayanagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Takayanagi.
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Takayanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeshi.
Takayanagi tries to pull guard but Takeshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Takayanagi drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Takayanagi throws knees to the body.
Takayanagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takayanagi is trying to pull guard but Takeshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takayanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takayanagi misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takayanagi.
Takayanagi looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
Takeshi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Takayanagi is rocked!
Takeshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takayanagi or not.
Oh Takayanagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi cracks Takayanagi with a good jab.
Takayanagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeshi misses.
Takayanagi throws a wild hook but Takeshi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Takayanagi gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Takeshi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
After the big win, Takumi Takeshi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 12
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Yolovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takayanagi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yolovski wants to clinch but Takayanagi slips to the side
enabling Takayanagi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Yolovski closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Takayanagi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yolovski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takayanagi to the mat. Takayanagi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yolovski is looking to pass into half guard but Takayanagi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takayanagi is in guard.#REVR#
Takayanagi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Yolovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yolovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yolovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takayanagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takayanagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takayanagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB2#
Yolovski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takayanagi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yolovski.
Yolovski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Takayanagi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Takayanagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Yolovski moves to clinch but Takayanagi breaks away
and Takayanagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yolovski wants to clinch
and Takayanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Yolovski drives through and clinches with Takayanagi against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takayanagi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Takayanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takayanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yolovski avoids the elbow strike from Takayanagi, against the cage.
Yolovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yolovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yolovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takayanagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meguru Takayanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yolo Yolovski.#CL2#
Yolovski closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Yolovski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takayanagi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Yolovski is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Takayanagi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Yolovski off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yolo Yolovski!
Yolo Yolovski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takayanagi passes Machnacius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machnacius has a hand on Takayanagi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Takayanagi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Takayanagi throwing strikes here but Machnacius is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Takayanagi lands a couple of good shots and Machnacius has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Takayanagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machnacius is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi has his arm under Machnacius's chin here. Game over son! Takayanagi squeezes tightly and Machnacius is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Meguru Takayanagi!
After the fight, Meguru Takayanagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 6
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Machnacius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Machnacius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Takayanagi's body to avoid the submission. Takayanagi has instead reached around Machnacius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Takayanagi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Meguru Takayanagi!
A very excited looking Meguru Takayanagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Takayanagi throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Takayanagi has closed the distance and engaged Compton in a clinch.
Takayanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Takayanagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Compton is trying to keep an underhook but Takayanagi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Compton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takayanagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takayanagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Takayanagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Compton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takayanagi passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi controlling the position from side mount.
Takayanagi misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Takayanagi tries for a kimura but Compton is defending well. #SUB2#
Takayanagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takayanagi controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like Takayanagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Takayanagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takayanagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Takayanagi taking a breather here.
Compton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Takayanagi working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is working to tighten his grip on Compton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Compton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takayanagi is really squeezing tight and eventually Compton passes out! Takayanagi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Meguru Takayanagi!
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