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Event:
NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target.
Proper Communist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takagi tries to move into range but Communist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Communist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Communist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Communist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Communist throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Communist forces Takagi back against the ropes and clinches.
Takagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Communist just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Takagi jumps into guard, dragging Communist to the mat.
Takagi 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.#SU#
Communist stands up and waves to Takagi to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Communist lands with a slapping head kick.
Communist connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Communist lands with an uppercut that bounces Takagi off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Communist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Communist scores with a nice head shot.
Communist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takagi under the eye.
Communist connects with the punch.
Communist misses with a looping left.
Takagi throws out a counter right but Communist avoids it with no problem.
Communist lands a nice shot to the body.
Takagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Communist clobbers Takagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Communist slips a jab and a cross from Takagi.
#CL#
Communist moves into range and clinches up with Takagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takagi dodges an elbow strike from Communist.
Communist lands an elbow inside that Takagi shrugs off.
Communist tries to work over Takagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Communist lands an elbow inside that Takagi shrugs off.
Takagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takagi tries to pull guard but Communist forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Proper Communist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eigi Takagi.#T2#
Takagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Communist smiles and moves away.
Communist seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Communist slips a straight right by Takagi.#CL#
Communist darts in and clinches Takagi up against the ropes.
Communist swings wildly with an uppercut but Takagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Communist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takagi backwards.
Communist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Communist lands a body punch. #TD2#
Takagi tightens his grip and picks Communist up, before dumping him to the ground. Communist manages to land in guard.
Communist keeping full guard, as Takagi tries to pass.
Communist wants to stand and escape but Takagi is having none of it.
Communist keeping full guard, as Takagi tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Communist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Communist trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Proper Communist dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Communist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Communist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Communist.
Communist ducks under a wild hook from Takagi.
Communist throws a nice head kick!
Takagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Communist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Communist but Communist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Communist throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Communist finds it's way through Takagi's defenses.
Communist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takagi can do to turn this around?
Communist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Communist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Communist catches Takagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Communist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Takagi lunges at Communist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Communist's hand.
Communist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takagi's calf.#CL#
Communist moves into the clinch.
Communist lands with a left to the head.
Communist lands an uppercut.
A short right from Communist on the inside. #BC2#
Takagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Communist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takagi tries to move into range but Communist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takagi throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range.
Takagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Communist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Proper Communist is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Communist - just one landing.
Takagi swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Communist lands a head shot.
Takagi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Proper Communist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Communist stuffs the takedown.
Proper Communist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eigi Takagi.
Communist connects with a leg kick. Takagi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eigi Takagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Communist.
A punch lands to the side of Takagi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Communist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takagi 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.#TD2#
Takagi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Takagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Communist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takagi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Communist wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Proper Communist dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An inside leg kick lands from Communist.
Eigi Takagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Communist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Communist scores with a head kick. Takagi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Communist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Communist throws a front kick aimed at Takagi's knee but Takagi avoids it well.
Communist throws a combination. Takagi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Communist digs a good body shot into Takagi's ribs.
Takagi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Communist circles away.
Takagi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Communist's corner calls for a 1-2. Communist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Communist lands with a good body shot.
Communist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takagi. #T1#
Communist throws out a powerful jab.
Takagi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#CL#
Communist forces Takagi back against the ropes and clinches.
Communist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Communist lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Takagi is rocked!#BC#
Communist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Communist.
Takagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Communist finish him?
Communist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Communist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takagi on the side of the head.
Takagi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Communist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takagi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Communist gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Proper Communist!
In his post fight interview, Proper Communist started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Takagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Takagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom.
Takagi is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Takagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie wants to stand but Takagi is controlling his arm.
Takagi prevents Gracie from improving position.
Takagi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takagi is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Takagi defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is thwarting Takagi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Takagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takagi is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takagi defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Takagi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takagi feints the counter takedown.
Takagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takagi throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Takagi. Takagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Takagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takagi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Takagi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takagi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takagi defends it easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Takagi postures up. #SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Takagi has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Takagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takagi is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Takagi has control of the leg.
Takagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takagi working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Takagi working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to control but Takagi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eigi Takagi 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Eigi Takagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Takagi defends easily.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Takagi slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Takagi wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie turns into Takagi and is now in his guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Takagi has wrist control.
Takagi keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takagi wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
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 Ricardo Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Eigi Takagi!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Eigi Takagi!
Eigi Takagi wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 36 Reyn v Takagi 2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Godrigueze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Godrigueze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godrigueze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godrigueze. #TD2#
Takagi pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Godrigueze looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takagi working for a triangle but Godrigueze defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takagi working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Takagi keeping moving, preventing Godrigueze from controlling successfully.
Takagi has control of Godrigueze's left arm, preventing Godrigueze from doing any damage.
Godrigueze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Godrigueze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Godrigueze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Godrigueze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Godrigueze with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Godrigueze throws a big right hand that misses.
Godrigueze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takagi's head.
Takagi trying to control the position here.
Godrigueze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godrigueze postures up in Takagi's guard and throws a big left but Takagi blocks it.
Godrigueze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takagi has his feet on Godrigueze's thighs here. He's pushed Godrigueze 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! Godrigueze screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eigi Takagi!
Eigi Takagi is the new lightweight champion!
Eigi Takagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Takagi misses.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takagi misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takagi sprawls and moves away.
Aoki goes for a double leg but Takagi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takagi continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Takagi misses.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aoki slips a jab from Takagi.
Takagi jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takagi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Takagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Takagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi lands with a good body shot.
Aoki throws the left hand but Takagi avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Takagi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takagi misses with a wild combination.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Takagi moves away and avoids it.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Takagi misses.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takagi scores with a body shot.
Takagi misses with a double jab.
#T2##TD#
Takagi tries to sprawl but Aoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki wants to control but Takagi is keeping him busy.
Takagi is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Aoki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takagi is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Takagi is having none of it.
Takagi won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Takagi trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Aoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takagi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takagi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Takagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takagi has Aoki in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eigi Takagi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Aoki feints and as Takagi raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takagi is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Takagi controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takagi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard. #REVB#
Takagi wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #T1#
Takagi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takagi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Takagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Takagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Aoki wants to control but Takagi postures up.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki is looking to advance position but Takagi won't allow it.
Takagi manages to get to full guard.
Takagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Takagi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Takagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aoki is trying to keep Takagi in close.
Takagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Takagi defends easily.
Takagi lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki 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.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Takagi pushes his legs off easily.
Takagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Takagi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Takagi slips a nice elbow through Aoki's hands, connecting with Aoki's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eigi Takagi 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Takagi lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takagi misses with a few strikes there.
Takagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takagi wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Aoki does no damage. #TD#
Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into Takagi's guard.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takagi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Takagi from controlling successfully.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takagi is one step ahead there.
Takagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takagi wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takagi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Takagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eigi Takagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takagi controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Takagi keeps moving.
Takagi working a defensive guard here.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Takagi keeps moving.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Takagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Takagi is pulling down on Aoki's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Takagi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takagi.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takagi pinned against the cage. Takagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Takagi.
A big left from Takagi misses. #T4#
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Takagi.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
Aoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki tries to pull guard but Takagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Takagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takagi as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eigi Takagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takagi 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eigi Takagi!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 21 Bravo vs Snot
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Takagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Takagi lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Takagi as he connects with a hook.
Barca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takagi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takagi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takagi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Takagi gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
Takagi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Barca is not content to let Takagi control the position.
Takagi lands strikes from half guard.
Takagi working over Barca with some ground and pound. Barca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takagi connects with a nice short shot to Barca's temple.
Takagi lands a big elbow - Barca is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Takagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eigi Takagi!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 14 Reyn v Takagi
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Godrigueze throws an off balance right hand
and Takagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Godrigueze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godrigueze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Godrigueze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Godrigueze throws a big right hand that misses.
Takagi pulls Godrigueze in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takagi's guard.
Takagi is controlling Godrigueze's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Takagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godrigueze tries to pass to full mount but Takagi defends it.
Godrigueze is thwarting Takagi's attempts to control the position.
Godrigueze trying to mount his opponent but Takagi defends it.
Takagi trying to control here.
Takagi has hold of Godrigueze's hands but Godrigueze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takagi is refusing to be controlled, as Godrigueze sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takagi taking some punishment here, with Godrigueze in his half guard.
Takagi is staying active underneath Godrigueze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Godrigueze lands with a punch from half guard.
Takagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godrigueze.
We've been hearing good reports from Godrigueze's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Godrigueze lands a nice short elbow.
Takagi is not content to let Godrigueze control the position.
Takagi wants to get back to full guard.
Godrigueze drops an elbow to the side of Takagi's head.
Godrigueze working Takagi over with strikes.
Takagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Godrigueze wants to take a breather but Takagi is having none of it.
Takagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takagi trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takagi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Godrigueze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takagi is one step ahead there.
Godrigueze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takagi's guard. #REVR#
Takagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takagi, not yet. #T4#
Godrigueze looking to pass the guard.
Godrigueze throws a strike but Takagi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Godrigueze looking for a sweep. Not yet Godrigueze, not yet.
Takagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Godrigueze's guard. #SUB2#
Takagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takagi is trying to control. Godrigueze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godrigueze is looking for a sweep. Takagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reyn Godrigueze dominated that 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.
#R2#
Godrigueze ducks under a wild hook from Takagi.
Godrigueze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Godrigueze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takagi circles away.
Takagi looks to land a right hand but Godrigueze moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Godrigueze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godrigueze. Takagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takagi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takagi throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Godrigueze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takagi trying to keep a closed guard but Godrigueze is proving a slippery customer.
Godrigueze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze chips away with some ground and pound.
Godrigueze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takagi is trying to control the position but Godrigueze postures up. #T1#
Godrigueze 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.
Godrigueze landing with the ground and pound.
Godrigueze wants to control from the top but Takagi keeps moving.
Godrigueze stopping the sweep attempt from Takagi.
Godrigueze throws an elbow that misses. Takagi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Godrigueze's guard. Nice move by Takagi!#REVB#
Takagi looking to pass the guard.
Godrigueze wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Godrigueze keeping moving, preventing Takagi from controlling successfully.
Godrigueze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takagi trying to control but Godrigueze is working from the bottom.
Takagi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Godrigueze haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takagi works over Godrigueze with some ground and pound from guard.
Godrigueze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takagi can do to turn this around?
Godrigueze is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Godrigueze 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.
Godrigueze has his takedown stuffed
letting Takagi counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyn Godrigueze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godrigueze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takagi.
Godrigueze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Godrigueze. Godrigueze gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Takagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godrigueze manages to avoid it.
Godrigueze just misses with a punch to the body.
Godrigueze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godrigueze misses with an uppercut. Takagi saw that one coming.#T4#
Takagi misses with a hook. Godrigueze ducked under it nicely.
Godrigueze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takagi.
Reyn Godrigueze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godrigueze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godrigueze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takagi pinned against the cage. Takagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takagi looks for a takedown but Godrigueze sprawls well.
Godrigueze shoots in for a takedown but Takagi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takagi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takagi throws a lazy right hand but Godrigueze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godrigueze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takagi scores with a hook.
Takagi swings for the body but Godrigueze moves out of range.
Godrigueze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takagi moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eigi Takagi 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!
#R3#
Godrigueze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godrigueze slips under a jab.
Takagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godrigueze.
Takagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godrigueze at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takagi manages to avoid it.
Takagi missing with a left hand there. Godrigueze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godrigueze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Godrigueze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takagi sprawls well. Takagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Godrigueze gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyn Godrigueze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Takagi cracks Godrigueze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Godrigueze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takagi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takagi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Takagi misses the target.
Godrigueze stuns Takagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Godrigueze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takagi is trying to control but can't.
Godrigueze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takagi's head. #T2#
Takagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Godrigueze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Godrigueze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Godrigueze cracks Takagi with a solid left hand.
Takagi trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godrigueze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Godrigueze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Godrigueze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Godrigueze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Godrigueze lands a couple of digs.
Godrigueze preventing the sweep.
Godrigueze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Godrigueze preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Godrigueze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takagi is trying to keep Godrigueze in close.
Godrigueze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godrigueze chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Takagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Takagi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takagi wants to control from the top but Godrigueze keeps moving.
Godrigueze striking off his back but it's not causing Takagi any problems.
Godrigueze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Godrigueze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takagi defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takagi stopping the sweep attempt from Godrigueze.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Reyn Godrigueze did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Godrigueze walks into a left hand.
Godrigueze moves out of range as Takagi strikes.
Godrigueze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godrigueze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takagi manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Godrigueze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takagi tests Godrigueze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takagi lands a jab.
Eigi Takagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze misses with a takedown
and Takagi counters with a two punch combo.
Takagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Godrigueze.
Godrigueze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takagi.#T1#
Godrigueze misses with a wild body shot.
Godrigueze defending well as Takagi loads up on a big left hand.
Takagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Godrigueze misses.
Takagi throws a looping overhand right but Godrigueze ducks down to avoid it.
Godrigueze tries to counter with a takedown but Takagi is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Takagi scores with a four punch combination!
Godrigueze misses with a body shot
and Takagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godrigueze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyn Godrigueze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Takagi as he connects with a hook.
Godrigueze lands with a good body shot.
Godrigueze shoots in looking for a takedown. Takagi tries to sprawl out of it but Godrigueze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Takagi misses with a looping left.
Takagi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takagi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Takagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Takagi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Godrigueze doesn't seem phased though.
Takagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godrigueze.
Godrigueze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Takagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takagi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Godrigueze on the side of the head.
Godrigueze throws a hook but Takagi blocks it.
Godrigueze just misses with a punch to the body.
Takagi scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Godrigueze throws a body punch but Takagi moves out of range.
Takagi missing with a left hand there. Godrigueze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Godrigueze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Godrigueze is in Takagi's guard.
Godrigueze postures up in Takagi's guard and throws a big left but Takagi blocks it.
Godrigueze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takagi wants to sweep here but Godrigueze controlling him for the moment.
Takagi controlling the position.
Godrigueze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Godrigueze passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Godrigueze lands an elbow.
Takagi regains half guard.
Godrigueze working Takagi over with strikes.
Reyn Godrigueze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takagi wants to improve his position but Godrigueze is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Godrigueze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Godrigueze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eigi Takagi dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Takagi throws a right hand that misses
and Godrigueze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godrigueze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Godrigueze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Godrigueze lands in his opponent's guard.
Takagi looking to control but Godrigueze passes into half guard.
Godrigueze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takagi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Godrigueze there. #T1#
Godrigueze wants to advance to full mount but Takagi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Godrigueze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Godrigueze trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom.
Takagi trying to keep a closed guard but Godrigueze is proving a slippery customer.
Takagi has momentary wrist control but Godrigueze slips an elbow through the middle.
Godrigueze scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Takagi is rocked!
Takagi keeping full guard, as Godrigueze tries to pass.
Takagi is still in real trouble! Can Godrigueze finish him?
Takagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takagi, not yet.
Takagi seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Godrigueze is looking to work some ground and pound but Takagi has wrist control.
Godrigueze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Godrigueze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Godrigueze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takagi trying to keep a closed guard but Godrigueze is proving a slippery customer.
Takagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Godrigueze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takagi stays in close to Godrigueze's body and controls the position. #T3#
Godrigueze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Godrigueze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takagi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Takagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Godrigueze dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Takagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Godrigueze is aware though and is defending well.
Takagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Godrigueze with a nice head shot there.
Godrigueze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Godrigueze wants to control from the top but Takagi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godrigueze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reyn Godrigueze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godrigueze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reyn Godrigueze!
Reyn Godrigueze retains his lightweight title!
Reyn Godrigueze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GFN8
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Takagi dives in and scores a takedown into Nutz's guard.
Takagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takagi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takagi cracks Nutz with a big elbow.
Nutz being controlled for a moment.
Takagi lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takagi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nutz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takagi landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Takagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
The ground and pound from Takagi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takagi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takagi is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Takagi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nutz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eigi Takagi!
A very excited looking Eigi Takagi 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:
RVFL 2 - MacIntyre vs Kaladze
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Takagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostov.
Good shot there by Takagi.#CL#
Rostov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rostov fails to pull guard.
Rostov lands an elbow just above Takagi 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takagi.#ROC2#
Rostov is rocked!
Takagi can't find room to land a body shot as Rostov controls the action.
#BC#
Rostov breaks from the clinch.
Rostov takes one on the button.
Oh Rostov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takagi lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Takagi catches Rostov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rostov to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Takagi wants to pass the guard but Rostov is keeping the position.
Takagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rostov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rostov wants to stand but Takagi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Rostov working for a triangle but Takagi defends it easily.
Takagi won't allow Rostov to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rostov tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takagi connects with a jab.
Rostov fails with a takedown attempt.
Takagi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rostov fails with the takedown
and Takagi counters with a huge left! Rostov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Takagi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rostov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Takagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eigi Takagi!
Eigi Takagi is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Eigi Takagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RVFL 1 New Year, New Beginning
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Citybus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Citybus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body punch from Takagi.
Takagi cracks Citybus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takagi lands a jab.
Takagi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Citybus.
Citybus tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Takagi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Citybus doesn't seem phased though.
Takagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Takagi cracks Citybus with a big right hand and Citybus goes down!#ROC2#
Citybus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takagi postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Citybus covers up, he's hurt! Takagi keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Takagi and the ref steps in to end the fight! Takagi can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eigi Takagi!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Takagi stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takagi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Takagi catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takagi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Takagi throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
Takagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Takagi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi advances to mount.
Takagi trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Takagi working Miller over with strikes here.
Miller is breathing heavily.#T1#
Takagi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miller holds on for dear life, controlling Takagi's posture momentarily.
Takagi working Miller over with strikes here.
Miller taking shots to the head.
Takagi with good strikes from the mount here!
Takagi landing strikes from the mount.
Takagi landing punches.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takagi on the ground.
Takagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takagi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Takagi.
Takagi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Takagi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
Takagi trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Takagi unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Miller is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Takagi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Miller is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eigi Takagi!
Eigi Takagi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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