Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Takano misses with a looping right.
Ringnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takano.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ringnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano missing with a left hand there. Ringnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takano misses with an uppercut
and Ringnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ringnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ringnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takano.
Takano checks a leg kick.
Takano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takano is looking to chop away at Ringnes 's legs.
Takano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ringnes .
Ringnes takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Takano is looking to clinch but Ringnes is avoiding it.
Ringnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ringnes tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Ringnes tries to score with a low kick but Takano moves his leg out of the way.
Ringnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ringnes counters with a left and a right that stings Takano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ringnes misses with a combination
and Takano counters with a three punch combo that has Ringnes backing up. Ringnes nods at Takano to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ringnes .
A slow jab from Takano misses its intended target.
Ringnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ringnes ! But no joy.
Ringnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ringnes throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Ringnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Takano.
Takano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ringnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ringnes .
Ringnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano misses with an uppercut. Ringnes saw that one coming.
Ringnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Ringnes throws a leg kick which misses Takano's front leg but catches the back leg as Takano tries to avoid it.
Arild Ringnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes scores with a hook.
Ringnes checks a low kick from Takano.
Takano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Takano tries to clinch up but Ringnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Takano misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ringnes ! But no joy.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Ringnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takano thinking.
Ringnes lands with a straight right. Takano didn't see that one coming.
Ringnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takano looks to land a right hand but Ringnes moved out of range.
Takano tries to clinch up.
Ringnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ringnes pushes Takano up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ringnes lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringnes avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
A short right from Ringnes .
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ringnes is defending well for now.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Takano's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ringnes .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arild Ringnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takano throws a leg kick but Ringnes moved away.
Ringnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ringnes slips a straight right by Takano.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Ringnes connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Takano onto his butt! Takano bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
A head kick from Takano lands but Ringnes takes it in his stride.
Takano is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ringnes just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Takano has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arild Ringnes !
After the big win, Arild Ringnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sobral moves into range and clinches up with Takano.
Sobral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobral is defending well for now.#BC#
Sobral breaks the clinch.
Sobral walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sobral lands with an uppercut that bounces Takano off the ropes and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Takano blocks a head kick by Sobral. #CL#
Sobral rushes Takano and presses him up against the ropes.
Sobral looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobral stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takano has a couple of punches blocked by Sobral.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral stalling. #BC#
Sobral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobral has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Sobral closes the distance and clinches.
Sobral working aggressively here.
Sobral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A head kick misses from Sobral.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
Sobral defending well as Takano loads up on a big left hand.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Sobral moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sobral blocking some punches.
Takano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobral in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobral avoids the damage to the body.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano lands a body shot.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano. #T2#
Takano tries a body shot but Sobral blocks it.
We've been informed that Takano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takano pushes Sobral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sobral is trying to force a seperation but Takano has the dominant position.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sobral blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Takano.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takano pushes Sobral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sobral avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Takano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takano tries to bum rush Sobral with a series of wild strikes but Sobral uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sobral clinches.
Sobral leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Takano.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sobral tries to break the clinch but Takano is controlling the position.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano has a couple of punches blocked by Sobral. #BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takano is looking to chop away at Sobral's legs.
Sobral takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
Andrei Sobral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Takano avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Takano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sobral tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobral is able to avoid easily.
Sobral swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Sobral.
Sobral blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano throws a shot to the body.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Sobral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobral's elbow.
Takano lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takano misses with some punches.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobral.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Takano.
Sobral can't break the clinch.
Sobral avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Sobral trying to stall but Takano improves his position.
Sobral misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral is trying to push Takano away but Takano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Takano pushes Sobral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Takano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobral's efforts to push away.
Sobral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobral avoids it.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobral avoids it.
Sobral landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Takano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobral. #CL#
Sobral forces Takano back against the ropes and clinches.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takano working Sobral over with knees to the body.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sobral wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sobral tries to land knees in the clinch but Takano avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Sobral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sobral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Takano clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano lands a left hand.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobral is trying to force a seperation but Takano has the dominant position.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobral avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobral in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobral avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Sobral wants to get back to striking at distance but Takano won't allow it.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Sobral is looking to break free of the clinch but Takano has double underhooks.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobral avoids it.
Takano prevents Sobral from breaking the clinch.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobral controls his hands.
Takano misses with a knee to the head.
Sobral tries to circle away but Takano has him pinned against the ropes.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Sobral with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobral. #T2#
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobral is defending well for now.
Takano presses Sobral against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sobral blocking some punches.
Takano with a knee to the head.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Takano.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobral's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Takano fails to land. #BC2#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrei Sobral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshi Takano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Sobral gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takano 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 471: Robertson VS Christ
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Phol takes one to the side of the head.
Takano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Phol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takano back to the cage. Phol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phol avoids the head kick by Takano.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phol.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Phol lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takano is defended easily by Phol.#T1##CL#
Takano gets a clinch.
Phol keeps control of Takano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol has Takano pressed against the cage.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Takano digs a right hand into Phol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phol's gas tank.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol. #T2#
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takano takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Phol.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Takano's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takano up against the cage.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takano wants to break free but Phol has control.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano. #BC2#
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Takano is looking to slow Phol down with leg kicks.
Phol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takano misses with a body punch
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
A big right from Phol misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takano is defended easily by Phol.
Phol throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Takano misses
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Takano tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano sets himself, and Phol steps forward looking for the clinch! Takano avoids it this time.
Takano tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
Takano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phol to score with a decent uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Phol scores with a four punch combination!
Phol blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takano.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Phol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Takano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Phol clinches up with Takano and pushes him back against the cage.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phol can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Takano. Those never looked like landing.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Phol misses with a straight right.
It looked like Takano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phol.
Some wild striking there from Takano. #CL2#
Phol has closed the distance and engaged Takano in a clinch.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phol lands with a straight right. Takano didn't see that one coming.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Phol misses.
Takano misses with a low kick as Phol jumps back.
Phol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer Phol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Takano misses its intended target.
Takano lands a jab-cross combination.
Phol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Takano moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Phol as he connects with a hook.
Takano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
The fighters circling - Takano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Phol moves away from the strike by Takano.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Phol looks to land a combination. Takano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phol lands a jab.
Nice shot by Phol.
Takano connects with a body shot.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Takano.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Takano throws a push kick but Phol slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Phol has managed to clinch.
Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phol tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Takano. #T3#
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mfer Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol is breathing heavily.
Phol prevents a body shot from Takano.
Takano misses with a knee strike.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phol.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards. #BC2#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phol lands a glancing blow to the side of Takano's head.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Takano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano misses with a double jab
and Phol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takano thinking.
Takano throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range. #T4#
Takano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Phol rushes Takano and presses him 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!
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Phol.
Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano blocks a body shot from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Takano swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Takano fails with the takedown.
Phol throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Phol lands a nice hook to Takano's body. Takano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Takano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Phol moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a good body shot.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Takano misses with a hook.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol blocks a body shot from Takano.
Phol taking a breather.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
Takano prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Phol holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Phol digs a right hand into Takano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takano's gas tank. #BC2#
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Phol misses with a looping right.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Phol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Phol avoids the damage to the body.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Phol scores with a shoulder strike.
Phol lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Takano is rocked!
Phol misses with a body punch.
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Takano! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Phol is unloading with more strikes now! Takano drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 466: Kiran VS Roger
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Madero.
Takano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Madero. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Takano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Madero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takano's half guard.
Madero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takano wants to control but Madero is keeping busy.
Madero trying to mount his opponent but Takano defends it.
Madero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Madero. #T1#
Takano tries to get to full guard but Madero has control of the leg.
Madero throws a strike but Takano avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Madero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takano looking for a sweep. Not yet Takano, not yet.
Madero throwing strikes but missing.
Takano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madero postures up and lands a big shot to Takano's brow.
Madero throws a big right hand that misses.
Madero chips away with some ground and pound.
Takano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takano is trying to keep Madero in close.
Madero throwing strikes from guard but Takano blocks nicely. #T2#
Takano pulls Madero in to control the position.
Takano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Madero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Takano is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Madero stands up over Takano, holding on to his feet. Madero throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Takano is out cold! Madero lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oaza Madero!

Event: GC 462: Chambers VS Slugs
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Potthast takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takano throws a head kick that Potthast semi-blocks.
Takano lands a really nice looking cross but Potthast seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Potthast blocks the leg kick.
Potthast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Potthast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast fails to land the takedown.
Potthast takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Takano.
Takano throws a hook but Potthast blocks it.
Takano misses with a two punch combination.
Potthast has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takano delivers a nice body kick.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potthast thuds a left hand into Takano's body.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potthast jabs Takano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Potthast throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano lands with a cross.
Takano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Potthast connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Potthast connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Potthast's torso.
Potthast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Takano misses.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Potthast throwing a counter right hand but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano lands a head kick!
Takano throws a leg kick but Potthast moved away.
Potthast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
A jab from Takano misses.
A quick step to the side and Potthast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potthast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Potthast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Potthast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takano pulls Potthast in close to his closed guard and prevents Potthast from doing any damage or advancing position.
Potthast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Potthast connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano looking for a sweep. Not yet Takano, not yet. #SUB2#
Takano is looking for a triangle but Potthast pushes his legs off easily.
Potthast wants to pass the guard but Takano is keeping the position.
Potthast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Potthast advances to half guard.
Potthast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takano defending well though.
Potthast trying to control from Takano's half guard. Takano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Potthast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Potthast postures up in Takano's guard and throws a big left but Takano blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano 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.#T3#
Potthast throws a big right hand that misses.
Potthast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takano is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potthast performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Potthast slips a nice elbow through Takano's hands, connecting with Takano's forehead.
Takano is not content to let Potthast control the position.
Potthast is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Takano is looking to improve his position.
Takano is not content to let Potthast control the position.#T4#
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. Potthast connects with a nice short shot to Takano's temple.
Potthast looks to land a strike but Takano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Potthast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potthast wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Takano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Potthast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully.
Potthast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Potthast will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takano lands with a slapping head kick.
Potthast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Potthast counters with a straight right hand.
Takano defending well as Potthast loads up on a big left hand.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast misses the shot to the body.
Potthast takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Potthast throws a hook to the side of Takano's head but Takano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potthast avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potthast. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potthast at a distance.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potthast manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Potthast - just one landing.
Takano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Takano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Takano throws a leg kick but Potthast sees it coming and moves out of range.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano misses with a wild combination.
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potthast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Potthast misses with a body shot.
Potthast throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Potthast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takano staying out of range there.
A low kick from Takano is predictable there
and Potthast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potthast lands with a good body shot.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takano throws out a leg kick but Potthast moves out of range and Takano only half commits.
Potthast stuns Takano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potthast was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Takano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potthast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano lands with an overhand left.
Potthast is looking to wear down Takano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Potthast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takano on his heels. He'll look to pass Takano's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Takano looking for a guillotine here but Potthast defends easily.
Takano is breathing heavily.
Potthast throwing strikes from guard but Takano blocks nicely.
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potthast works over Takano with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Takano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potthast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Potthast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Potthast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potthast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Charlie Potthast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potthast trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Potthast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takano has control of Potthast's left arm, preventing Potthast from doing any damage.
Potthast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potthast wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Potthast with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potthast looking to pass the guard.
Potthast trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Potthast throws a big elbow that misses.
Potthast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully.
Takano trying to control the position.
Potthast is pushing down on Takano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takano is fighting to maintain full guard but Potthast has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takano manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Potthast's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Potthast will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Takano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Potthast misses its target.
Potthast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potthast. That did some damage!
Potthast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Potthast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Potthast dives in and scores a takedown into Takano's guard.#SUB2#
Takano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potthast defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takano's head.
Takano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potthast throwing strikes but missing.
Potthast advances to half guard. #T1#
Potthast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potthast thows a huge punch but Takano dodges it nicely.
Potthast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potthast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Potthast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Potthast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Potthast.
Potthast with the ground and pound but Takano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Potthast trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potthast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Potthast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takano is looking for a triangle but Potthast pushes his legs off easily.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Potthast from controlling successfully.
Potthast connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Takano is rocked!
Potthast stopping the sweep attempt from Takano.
Potthast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potthast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takano has momentary wrist control but Potthast slips an elbow through the middle.
Takano is still in real trouble! Can Potthast finish him?
Potthast gets to his feet and stands over Takano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Takano felt that one! Potthast unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Takano from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Potthast!

Event: GC 458: Chambers VS Christ
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Boomer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boomer punishes Takano's body with a nice straight punch.
Boomer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takano on the side of the head.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boomer.
Boomer misses with a wild body shot.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That kick from Boomer tenderised Takano's leg. Takano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takano misses the jab.
Boomer tries a quick counter leg kick but Takano is wise to it.
Takano slips a straight right by Boomer.
Boomer works Takano's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boomer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Boomer avoids a kick to the body.
Boomer throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Boomer misses with an uppercut. Takano saw that one coming.
Boomer moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Boomer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano throws a head kick but Boomer moves out of range.
Takano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Takano misses with a two punch combination.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##CL2#
Boomer has closed the distance and engaged Takano in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boomer.
Takano is breathing heavily.
Boomer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boomer managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Boomer avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boomer tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
A knee to the head by Boomer.
Boomer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boomer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boomer is defending well for now.
Boomer tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boomer cracks Takano with a nice body shot.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boomer unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Boomer misses with an elbow strike.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boomer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Boomer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Takano shrugs off.
Takano has a couple of punches blocked by Boomer.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boomer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards. #ROC2#Takano is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Boomer.
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boomer lands an elbow just above Takano 's eye.
Boomer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boomer landing knees to the body.
Boomer lands a nice elbow.
Boomer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boomer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boomer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Boomer is working Takano over against the cage.
Boomer misses with a knee strike.
Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boomer misses with a knee strike.
Boomer crunches a lovely knee into Takano's ribcage.
A short right from Boomer.
A hook to the body from Boomer.
Boomer is working Takano over against the cage.
Boomer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boomer lands a shoulder strike.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Takano in his tracks for a moment.
Boomer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boomer's elbow.
Boomer trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boomer working Takano over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Boomer.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boomer misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Boomer.
Boomer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Boomer.
Boomer has Takano pressed against the cage. He pushes Takano back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Boomer throws a beautiful elbow that sends Takano crashing to the floor! Boomer piles on the pressure with more strikes! Takano is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Boomer!
Mike Boomer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Moder throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Moder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down.
Moder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takano connects with a single shot there.
Moder throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
Moder misses with a head kick.
Moder misses with a looping right.
Moder throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moder's head.
Moder throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takano blocks it well.
Moder throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Moder tries to bum rush Takano with a series of wild strikes but Takano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moder throws a leg kick but Takano checks it.
Moder throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Moder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.#CL#
Takano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moder avoids it.
Moder managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moder. #T1#
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano keeps control of Moder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moder.
Moder working aggressively here.
Moder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano tries a body shot but Moder blocks it.
Takano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takano tries a body shot but Moder blocks it.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Moder controls his hands.
Takano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Takano.
Moder managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moder.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Moder avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Takano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Takano digs a right hand into Moder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moder's gas tank.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moder working aggressively here.
Moder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanos head.
Moder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takano tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Takano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takano pushes Moder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano is leaning against Moder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moder is defending well for now.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Moder tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moder throws a head punch that misses.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takano is keeping busy.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Moder avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moder is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC2#
Moder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano slips under a jab from Moder.
Moder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takano cracks Moder with a good jab.
Moder lands a really nice looking cross but Takano seems unphased.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Takano.
Takano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takano scores with a body shot.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moder throws out the jab. #T4#
Takano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moder keeps the fight on the outside.
Takano checks a leg kick nicely.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moder swings widly with a right hand
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Moder misses
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takano.
A head kick misses from Takano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takano. That's going to slow Moder down.
Moder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Moder tries a head kick but it misses.
Moder blocks the body kick.
Moder wants to land a leg kick but Takano is out of range.
Takano slips a straight right by Moder.
Takano looks to land a combination. Moder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takano scores with a shot to the body.
Moder lands an overhand right.
Moder throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
Takano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoshi Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Moder.
Moder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTakano.
Nice straight punches there by Moder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moder.
Takano lands a head kick. Moder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takano is looking to wear down Moder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moder lands with a hook. Takano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takano wants to clinch up but Moder keeps it at a distance.
A low kick lands for Takano.
Moder dodges the punch combination from Takano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano tries a low kick but Moder avoids it.
Takano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takano throws a right and a left that Moder avoids nicely.
Moder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moder misses with a straight right.
Takano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moder.#T1#
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takano slips a jab from Moder.
Takano scores with a head kick.
Moder ducks right into an uppercut from Takano.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Moder looks to land a combination but Takano avoids it well.
Takano is looking for a counter combo.
Takano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takano can pounce on him.
Takano slips a jab from Moder.
Moder scores with the left hand. Takano knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano lands a head kick!
Moder misses with a low kick.
Takano swings for the body but Moder moves out of range.
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch but Moder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Moder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Moder misses with a wild body shot.
Takano slips under a jab.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Takano throws the left hand but Moder avoids the punch easily.
Takano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takano somewhat.
Takano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takano misses with a head kick. #CL#
Takano clinches.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moder is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moder.
Moder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Takano.
A short left from Moder. #T3#
Moder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moder takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Takano.
Takano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moder prevents Takano from breaking the clinch.
Moder tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Takano tries a body shot but Moder blocks it.
Takano misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Moder fails to land.
A short right from Moder on the inside.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Moder fails to land.
Takano blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Moder digs a right hand into Takano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takano's gas tank.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano crunches a lovely knee into Moder's ribcage.
Takano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moder can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Takano lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takano lands a knee to the body.
Takano working Moder over with knees to the body.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moder blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Takano connects with a body shot that sends Moder's belly button to the back.
Takano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Takano lands but Moder takes it in his stride.
Moder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Takano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moder tries to avoid it but Takano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moder to the ground. Moder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moder swats away the attempt to clinch by Takano.#CL#
Takano clinches with his opponent.
Moder misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moder avoids it.
Moder prevents a body shot from Takano.
Takano lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Moder.
Moder prevents a body shot from Takano.
Moder doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Moder misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moder prevents a body shot from Takano.
Moder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Takano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takano scores with a spinning back kick!
Moder throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Moder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moder can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moder avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takano.
Takano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jan Moder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takano tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moder is defending well for now.
Moder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moder lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Moder avoids the damage to the body.
Moder tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano lands a nice knee to the body.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano tries to land a knee to the head but Moder blocks with his arms.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moder blocks it with crossed arms.
Moder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Moder tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moder misses with the head strike. #T3#
Takano tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Moder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moder tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moder working aggressively here.
Moder tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Moder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moder misses with some punches.
Moder struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moders head.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takano.
Takano working Moder over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Takano - that landed with a thud.
Takano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moder or not.
Moder managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano with a knee to the head.
Takano pushes Moder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Takano.
A right hand to the body from Takano. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moder's head.
Moder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takano stalks Moder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moder's face. Moder staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshi Takano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takano throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yoshi Takano waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 445: Akechi VS Vertongen
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Amery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Amery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takano defends it well.
Takano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Amery. #SUB2#
Takano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takano looking for a guillotine here but Amery defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amery looking to sit in guard and control but Takano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Amery is looking for a triangle but Takano pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Amery looking for a guillotine here but Takano defends easily. #SUB#
Amery has his foot on Takano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takano works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Amery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takano wants to control from the top but Amery keeps moving. #SUB#
Amery working for a triangle but Takano defends it easily.
Takano stands and throws Amery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takano wants to control but Amery is keeping him busy. #T2#
Amery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amery is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amery tries to get to full guard but Takano has control of the leg.
Amery is working hard here to advance position.
Takano is looking to take a break and control but Amery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Amery actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Amery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takano pulls his head out easily.
Takano is looking to take a break and control but Amery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Takano works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano happy to just control the position for now.
Amery is trying to improve his position.
Amery wants to control but Takano postures up.
Amery is trying to escape the position but Takano is controlling the position.
Takano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amery keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amery keeps working.
Amery is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Amery has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takano escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takano!
Amery struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshi Takano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Amery throws an off balance right hand
and Takano counters with a series of strikes. Amery will be more careful next time no doubt.
Amery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
John Amery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Amery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takano swinging wildly here.
Amery tries to bum rush Takano with a series of wild strikes but Takano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amery misses with a double jab. #TD#
Amery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amery trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Takano trying to control but Amery is working from the bottom.
Takano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Amery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Amery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takano tries to free his leg and advance position but Amery is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Takano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Amery has an active guard here but Takano has managed to pass into half guard.
Takano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amery keeps working. #SUB#
Amery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Takano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amery sees it coming and defends easily.
Amery is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Amery looking for submissions off his back.
Takano blocks the strikes from Amery. #SUB#
Amery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takano pulls his head out easily.
Amery wants to control but Takano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takano is pressing down on Amery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amery is holding on for now.
Amery wants to improve his position but Takano is controlling well.
Takano is keen to just control but Amery is a slippery customer.
Amery wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Amery actively working from the bottom here.
Takano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Takano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takano trying to control but Amery is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Takano has hold of Amery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yoshi Takano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takano tries to control but Amery wriggling away.
Takano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Amery to take his back!#T4#
Amery wants to escape the position.
Amery manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takano's guard. Nice work there by Amery.
Takano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amery's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Amery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takano is aware though and is defending well.
Takano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Amery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takano advances position into side control!
Takano slows the pace down.
Takano wants to control but Amery is keeping him busy.
Amery is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Amery throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Takano staying out of range there.
Amery slips a jab and a cross from Takano.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Amery misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takano pushes Amery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amery managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amery avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano tries to work over Amery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amery wants a takedown but no success here.
Takano lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano misses with the head strike.
Takano lands with a left to the head.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amery avoids it.
Amery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amery doesn't seem bothered though.
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John Amery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Takano lands but Amery takes it in his stride. #T2#
A left and a right from Takano both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amery pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Amery forces Takano back against the cage and clinches.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano looking to throw knees to the head but Amery is blocking nicely.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Amery avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Takano manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amery misses with a combination
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano slips a jab and a cross from Amery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amery seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takano throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Takano works Amery's body with a nice hook.
Amery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takano circles away quickly and effectively.
Takano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amery with a body shot.
Takano lands a nice looking body kick.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Takano tries to sprawl but Amery drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Amery uses his free foot to push down on Takano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takano.
Takano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takano tries to hold on but Amery pushes him away.
Takano is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Amery moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takano has worked his arm free - good work by Takano! #SUB#
Amery tries for a kimura but Takano is defending well. #T4#
Takano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Amery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Amery is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Amery is working for a kimura but Takano is defending it quite comfortably.
John Amery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takano manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takano 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yoshi Takano waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 439: Strï¿½lman VS Areni
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Takano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slugs swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takano jabs Slugs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that Takano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slugs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slugs moves away.
Slugs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takano.
Takano slips under a jab.
A low kick from Slugs is predictable there
and Takano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slugs throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
Takano blocks a jab.#CL#
Slugs clinches with his opponent.
Takano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano avoids the elbow strike from Slugs, against the cage.
Slugs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but Takano blocks it.
Slugs throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Slugs connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Takano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slugs trying to land knees to the body.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugs controls his hands.
Slugs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slugs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slugs leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Takano.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugs's elbow.
Slugs trying to land knees to the body.
Slugs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slugs blocks a body shot from Takano.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Takano scores with a knee to the head.
Takano works on Slugs's body with a couple of short punches.
Takano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slugs has him pressed against the cage.
Slugs with a knee to the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takano dodges an elbow strike from Slugs.
Takano avoids a wild elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takano lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Doug Slugs has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slugs throws an elbow but misses.
Slugs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slugs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takano.
Slugs lands a left hand.
Takano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slugs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Slugs.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takano.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano blocks an elbow strike.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takano is leaning against Slugs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slugs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugs with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slugs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Slugs.
Takano dodges an elbow strike from Slugs.
Takano working Slugs over with knees to the body.
Slugs is breathing heavily.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Slugs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugs avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Slugs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano crunches a lovely knee into Slugs's ribcage.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugs avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Takano.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slugs avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Slugs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano lands with a right to the head.
Takano scores with a shoulder strike.
Takano managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugs avoids it.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano avoids the elbow strike from Slugs, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
A hook to the body from Takano.
Slugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Takano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Slugs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Slugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takano, pushing him back against the cage.
Takano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Slugs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slugs has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Takano avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano tries a body shot but Slugs blocks it.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Slugs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano is leaning against Slugs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Takano avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Takano lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Slugs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doug Slugs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slugs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takano throws a head kick but Slugs moves out of range.
Slugs moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Slugs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takano manages to circle out of the way.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Takano flicks out a counter leg kick but Slugs steps away.
Slugs throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slugs misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Takano misses #CL#
and Slugs moves into the clinch.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Slugs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slugs.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Takano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Takano scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano pushes Slugs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slugs avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takano duly obliges.
Slugs slips a jab and a cross from Takano.
Slugs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takano manages to circle out of the way.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Slugs moves out of range easily.
Takano scores with a hook.
Slugs throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range. #CL#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Slugs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Slugs controls the action. #T3#
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Takano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slugs tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Takano pushes Slugs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano throws a head kick but Slugs moves out of range.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Slugs clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takano looks to land a combination. Slugs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slugs's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slugs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Slugs pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Slugs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slugs tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Slugs looking to slow down the pace here.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takano lands a right hand.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takano is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Slugs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Takano lands a right hook to the body.
Takano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slugs looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Takano moves away from the strike by Slugs.
Takano avoids the body shot from Slugs.
Slugs looks to throw the jab but Takano is out of range.
Takano throws a head kick that Slugs semi-blocks.
Slugs moves forwards but Takano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yoshi Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takano lands with a slapping head kick.
Takano lands with a shot to the body.
Slugs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Slugs misses with a wild body shot.
Takano connects with a high kick.
Takano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slugs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slugs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takano throws a front kick aimed at Slugs's knee but Slugs avoids it well. #T1#
Takano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slugs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takano slips a jab from Slugs.
Takano throws a head kick but Slugs moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Takano.#CL#
Slugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slugs is looking to control Takano's arms but Takano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slugs has his back to the cage.
Takano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takano.
Slugs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slugs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takano is defending well for now.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Slugs lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano blocks an elbow strike.
Slugs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Slugs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Takano.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Slugs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slugs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano prevents a body shot from Slugs.
Slugs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanos head.
Slugs looking to throw knees to the head but Takano is blocking nicely.
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Slugs avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage. #T3#
A short left from Takano.
Takano tries to work over Slugs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slugs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Slugs controls the action.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takano keeps Slugs at a distance using the push kick.
Takano lands with an uppercut that bounces Slugs off the cage and back into range.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slugs at a distance.
Takano lands with a kick to the temple. Slugs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugs. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Slugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takano, pushing him back against the cage.
Doug Slugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slugs is defending well for now.
Slugs managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Slugs is trying to maintain a safe position but Takano gets an underhook and turns Slugs into the cage.#BC2#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slugs misses with a looping left.
Slugs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slugs misses with a low kick as Takano jumps back.
Takano scores with a push kick.
Slugs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takano lands a head shot.
Takano scores with a hook to the body. Slugs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Slugs moves into the clinch.
Yoshi Takano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takano 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano gave a mention to Neon Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Doug Slugs was interviewed post fight and said 'https://dougandtheslugs.ca/'.

Event: GC 431: Kuznetsov VS Asmundsen
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
Gallagher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takano blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Takano both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Takano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takano checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Takano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Gallagher.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano blocks the body kick.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Takano.
Gallagher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Takano blocks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Takano scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Gallagher has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano connects with a leg kick.
Takano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been informed that Gallagher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano scores with a head kick. Gallagher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Takano lands a high kick!
A jab from Gallagher finds it's way through Takano's defenses.
Takano 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.
Gallagher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gallagher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano blocks the body kick.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano is looking for a counter combo.
Takano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano misses with a wild combination.
Gallagher is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher thuds his right hand into Takano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallagher walks into a left hand.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liam Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano lands a jab to Gallagher's midsection.
Takano throws a wild body kick that Gallagher sees coming a mile off.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Takano lands a high kick!
Takano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takano moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
It looked like Takano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Takano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gallagher 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 Takano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Gallagher misses with a body shot
and Takano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takano blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Gallagher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takano is out of range and Gallagher settles back down.
Takano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takano throws a series of punches but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takano counters with a one-two to the body.
Gallagher looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Takano.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Takano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Gallagher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gallagher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallagher tries to counter with a clinch but Takano shakes him off and moves away.
Takano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gallagher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
Nice body kick from Takano.
Takano digs a good hook to Gallagher's body.
Takano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takano is looking to slow Gallagher down with leg kicks.
Takano scores with a punch to the head.
Gallagher throws a push kick but Takano slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher. #CL#
Takano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Takano lands a jab to the head.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher throws a lazy body kick
and Takano counters with a one-two to the body.
Gallagher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takano with a nice calf kick.
Takano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takano slips a jab from Gallagher.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Takano both land. Nice combination.
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher wants to land a leg kick but Takano is out of range.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gallagher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Gallagher misses with a body kick.
Takano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano scores with the left hand. Gallagher knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gallagher if he has to take too many more of those.
Yoshi Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takano is looking to wear down Gallagher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gallagher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gallagher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano misses with a head kick.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gallagher enables Takano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gallagher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gallagher tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Takano wants to control but Gallagher is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takano is really struggling to control Gallagher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gallagher is looking for a sweep.
Takano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gallagher wants to control but Takano postures up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gallagher trying to remain calm as Takano controls from the top position.
Gallagher wants to control but Takano postures up.
Gallagher is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Takano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gallagher, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takano trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takano lands a high kick!
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gallagher tries to avoid it but Takano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gallagher to the ground. Gallagher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Takano scores with a decent looking hook.
Takano misses with a hook to the body
and Gallagher counters with a head kick.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Takano checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Takano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Takano scores with a decent looking hook.
Gallagher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
Gallagher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Takano pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#KD#
Takano drops Gallagher with a big knee straight up the middle! Gallagher is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Takano misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takano. Gallagher shrugs it off though.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range. #CL#
Takano forces Gallagher back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Takano.
Takano pushes Gallagher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takano lands a nice uppercut.
Takano scores with a hook to the body.
Takano lands a shot to the body.
Takano lands a knee to the body.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Takano. #BC#
Takano breaks from the clinch.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liam Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gallagher's head.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gallagher's head.
Takano blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Takano lands a lovely overhand right.
Takano connects with a high kick.
Takano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gallagher's head.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takano with the inside leg kick.
Takano slips a jab from Gallagher.
Takano cracks Gallagher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takano lands a jab.
Takano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takano throws a series of strikes that have Gallagher backpedaling. #T3#
Gallagher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gallagher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takano.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano. #CL2#
Gallagher drives through and clinches with Takano against the cage.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallagher.
A hook to the body from Takano.
Gallagher managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano keeps control of Gallagher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gallagher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takano blocks the elbow strike.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano landing knees to the body.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.#T4#
Takano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gallagher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takano cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takano landing knees to the body.
Yoshi Takano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Takano.
Takano lands a good knee to the midsection. Gallagher won't want to take too many of those.
Gallagher managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano working Gallagher over with knees to the body.#BC#
Takano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gallagher back to the cage. Takano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takano - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Takano!
A right-left combo lands from Takano.
Yoshi Takano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takano lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yoshi Takano waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 425: Garrett VS Sailcirc
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Son keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Son.
Son tries to score with a low kick but Takano moves his leg out of the way.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well. #CL2#
Son has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Son.
Son lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Son has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Son lands a shoulder strike.
Son is pushing Takano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Son misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Son misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Son misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC2#
Son breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Son.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Son looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Son throws a low kick but Takano avoids it.
It looked like Takano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Takano as he connects with a hook.
Takano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Son momentarily.
Takano tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Son avoids the body shot from Takano.
Son thuds a left hand into Takano's body.
Son has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Son closes the distance and pushes Takano back into the cage.
Son lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Son scores with a nice hook to the head.
Son tries to throw a body punch but Takano avoids it by throwing Son back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Takano blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Son is struggling to control the position.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Son.
Son cracks Takano with a nice body shot.
Son is leaning against Takano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takano is breathing heavily.
Son lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Son lands with a light punch inside. #KD2#
Takano tumbles to the floor! Son threw a big shot that dropped him and now Son is on top looking to finish! Takano has guard but can he survive?! #ROC2#Takano is rocked!
Son gets to his feet and stands over Takano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Takano felt that one! Son unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Takano from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hueng Son!
After the fight, Hueng Son 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.

Event: ENIGMA 40
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Takano throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Takano throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Takano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Takano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Burns with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns connects with a knee to the head.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Takano in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Takano takes a shot to the head.
Takano pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takano told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short left from Burns.
Burns is trying to maintain a safe position but Takano gets an underhook and turns Burns into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Takano misses with a knee to the head.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Takano blocks with his arms. #T2#
Burns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takano looks winded!
Burns misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns connects with a knee to the head.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takano.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takano blocks an elbow strike.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takano prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Takano works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns is struggling to control the position.
Burns blocking some punches.
Takano misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Takano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Takano settles back down.
Takano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Takano settles back down.
Takano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takano can do to turn this around?#KD#
Burns sends Takano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burns is motioning to the referee to let Takano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Takano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Takano is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Takano head around and knocks him out cold! Burns hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor Mac Burns!
Our winner, Connor Mac Burns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 34
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kueller's sensitive parts.
Kueller misses with a kick to the body.
Kueller misses the jab.
Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takano circles away quickly and effectively.
Takano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kueller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kueller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takano dodges the punch combination from Kueller.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kueller.
We've been informed that Takano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kueller misses with a double jab
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kueller scores with a body shot.
Kueller lands a nice looking body kick.
Kueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Takano thinks about the counter body kick.
Kueller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kueller avoids a kick to the body.
Takano defending well as Kueller loads up on a big left hand.
Kueller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takano can pounce on him. #CL#
Kueller has Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Takano tries to work over Kueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kueller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kueller misses with a knee strike.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Kueller avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Kueller trying to control the position but instead, Takano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kueller into the cage.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kueller avoids it.#T2##BC#
Kueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kueller misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely.
Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kueller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Kueller pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kueller misses with a shot to the body
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Kueller misses with a combination
and Takano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kueller thinking.
Kueller throws a right hand that misses
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Kueller 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##CL#
Kueller has managed to clinch.
Kueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takano can do to turn this around?
Kueller scores with a shot to the side of Takano's head.
Kueller is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Kueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kueller clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kueller breaks from the clinch.
Kueller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takano on the side of the head.
Kueller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kueller.
Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kueller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano dips to his left and cracks Kueller with an uppercut!
Takano looks to throw the jab but Kueller is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kueller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kueller misses.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Kueller moved away.#CL#
Takano gets tackled into the cage by Kueller. Kueller maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kueller misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Takano coming out on top.
Takano slips a straight right by Kueller.
Takano slips under a jab from Kueller.
Kueller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takano is out of range and Kueller settles back down.
Takano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kueller motions for Takano to come forward. Kueller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kueller backing away here, and Takano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Kueller moves into the clinch successfully.
Kueller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takano.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kueller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kueller working aggressively here.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Kueller controls the action.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Kueller tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Kueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kueller looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kueller looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kueller misses.
Kueller swinging wildly here.
Takano walks into a stiff left hand from Kueller.
Kueller throws a shot from downtown. Takano moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Kueller dominated that second round.
That's time! Kueller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kueller throws a head kick that misses
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kueller. That did some damage!
Kueller throws a leg kick but Takano moved away.#CL#
Kueller clinches up with Takano and pushes him back against the cage.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano scores with a hook to the body.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takano tries to break free but Kueller pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Takano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller blocking some punches.
Kueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kueller avoids it.
Kueller stalls.
Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kueller prevents a body shot from Takano.
Kueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kueller.
Kueller managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kueller blocks it with crossed arms.
Benjamin Kueller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takano tries to land a knee to the head but Kueller blocks with his arms.
Kueller managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kueller fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano. #T2#
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano avoiding damage as Kueller throws knees to the body.
Takano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benjamin Kueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takano lands a knee to the body.
Takano is working Kueller over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kueller prevents a body shot from Takano.
Kueller is trying to push Takano away but Takano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takano cracks Kueller with a nice body shot.
Kueller can't break the clinch.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kueller avoids it.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kueller's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kueller 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Kueller!

Event: ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Ruas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruas blocks it well.
Ruas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takano counters with a body kick.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruas to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruas misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a big head kick but Ruas shrugs it off.
Ruas throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano scores with a one two! Ruas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ruas throws an off balance right hand
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruas throws a solid leg kick but Takano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruas.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Takano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Takano slips the punch.
As Ruas backs off Takano throws a huge counter combo but Ruas manages to avoid it all.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Takano cracks Ruas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano. #T2#
That kick from Takano tenderised Ruas's leg. Ruas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Ruas misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Ruas misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Ruas misses with a jab to the body
and Takano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Takano as Ruas shoots in.
Ruas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takano throws a lazy head kick
and Ruas counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruas trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Ruas is working Takano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Takano wants to control the position but Ruas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Ruas is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takano's head.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruas is looking to stall here but Takano recovers full guard.
Takano managing to control the position.
Ruas works over Takano with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruas stands up over Takano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takano is trying to control the position but Ruas postures up.
Ruas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruas 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.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Takano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ruas throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano trying to keep a closed guard but Ruas is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Takano counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Nice takedown defense from Takano. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
Ruas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takano counters with a left and a right that stings Ruas. #TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
Takano wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Ruas wants to control but Takano is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ruas lands strikes from half guard.
Ruas is trying to control. Takano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Ruas.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takano is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takano avoid being mounted?
Ruas trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Takano is defending well.
Ruas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takano wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy.
Ruas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas throwing shots but Takano is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruas 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Takano tries to bum rush Style with a series of wild strikes but Style uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takano looks to land a combination. Style sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Style misses with a head kick.
Takano throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Style closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takano lands a nice knee to the body.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Style looks winded!
Takano digs a right hand underneath Style's ribcage. Style let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Style's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano landing knees to the body.
Takano throws a big uppercut that drops Style! More strikes from Takano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Style lies dazed against the cage as Takano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2021

#R1#
Huri swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Takano.
Huri cracks Takano with an open hand slap.
Huri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Huri clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Huri backwards.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huri is defending well for now.
Takano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takano as Huri tries to tie him up.
Huri avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huri backwards.
Takano scores with a knee to the head.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takano lands a knee to the body.
Huri looks winded!
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huri is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano. #T2#
A knee to the head by Takano.
Huri looking to slow down the pace here.
Takano lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano lands a shot to the body.
Takano presses Huri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takano lands a nice knee to the body.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takano lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takano.
Huri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Huri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano. #T3#
Takano scores with a shoulder strike.
Takano scores a nice knee to the body.
Takano crunches a lovely knee into Huri's ribcage.
Takano tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Takano cracks Huri with a nice body shot.
Takano lands a shoulder strike.
Takano pushes Huri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huri avoids it.
Huri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takano managing to block the knees to the body from Huri.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano throws a body shot but no joy.
Huri unleashes a big counter combination but Takano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huri.
Huri swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Huri walks into a jab.
Takano scores with a punch to the head.
Huri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano 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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Takano. That's going to slow Huri down.
Takano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huri throws an off balance right hand
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
Takano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takano moves away from the strike by Huri.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huri checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huri tries to land a leg kick but Takano saw it coming and moves away.
Takano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Huri just manages to avoid it.
Huri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bedr Huri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huri misses with a hook to the body
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Takano with the inside leg kick.
Takano thows a body kick. Huri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yoshi Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano cracks Huri with an open hand slap.
Huri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Huri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano throws a front kick that sends Huri stumbling back into the cage.
Huri is breathing heavily.
Huri motions for Takano to come forward. Huri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takano lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Takano scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Huri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huri managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano lands a left hand.
Yoshi Takano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huri misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takano obliges.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Takano.
Huri has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano digs a right hand into Huri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huri's gas tank. #T3#
Huri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takano blocks a body shot from Huri.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Takano here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A short right from Takano. #KD#
Takano drops Huri with a big knee straight up the middle! Huri is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Huri is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bedr Huri has been cut.
Takano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huri is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huri seems to have recovered his senses.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Huri responds with a good body kick, but Takano manages to step out the way in time.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huri can do to turn this around?
Takano with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Huri misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Huri misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Takano counters with a crisp one two that drops Huri! Takano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Huri to his feet! Huri is in big trouble!
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Huri's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huri.
Takano avoids the body shot from Huri.
Takano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Huri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bedr Huri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Huri misses with a looping left.
Huri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Huri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huri missing with a left hand there. Takano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Huri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huri in his tracks.
Takano lands with a right hand.
Huri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takano can pounce on him. #T1#
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takano pushes Huri away with a front kick.
Huri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takano.
Huri misses with a hook to the body
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Huri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
Huri swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Huri blocks the body kick.
Takano scores with a push kick.
Takano lands a body shot. #T2#
Huri misses with a left hand
and Huri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huri throws a lazy head kick
and Takano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Huri swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Huri throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Huri. Beautiful body shot.
Takano moves out of range as Huri throws a body kick.
Huri takes one to the chin there.
Huri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Takano.
Takano blocks the body kick.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Takano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Huri misses the shot to the body.
Takano checks the leg kick.
Huri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takano counters with a three punch combo that has Huri backing up. Huri nods at Takano to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Takano avoids the head kick by Huri.
That kick from Takano tenderised Huri's leg. Huri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takano.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Takano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Takano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bedr Huri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huri throws a leg kick
and Takano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Huri really felt that one!
Huri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
A victorious Yoshi Takano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Takano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
As Dillon backs off Takano throws a huge counter combo but Dillon manages to avoid it all.
Dillon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillon.
Dillon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dillon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillon throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Dillon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon digs a good hook to Takano's body.
Takano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillon.#T1#
Takano moves out of range as Dillon strikes.
Takano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillon.
Dillon avoids the head kick by Takano.
Dillon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dillon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillon.
Dillon connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Takano 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.
Dillon throws a chopping leg kick but Takano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Dillon finds it's way through Takano's defenses.
Takano misses with a low kick. #T2#
Dillon feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Takano crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Travis Dillon!
Travis Dillon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1##CL#
Son moves into the clinch.
Son lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Son blocks a body shot from Takano.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sons head.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Son controls his hands.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Son.
Son is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Son turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Son trying to control the position but Takano is working away.
Takano being controlled for a moment.
Takano is not content to let Son control the position. #T1#
Son controlling the position from side mount.
Takano taking a bit of punishment here - Son scoring with strikes.
Son in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Takano regains half guard there - taking advantage of Son's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Son sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takano defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Son is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takano tries to roll over but Son keeps him under control.
Son is just content to waste time from the top position. Takano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Takano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Son defends it easily.
Son with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Son trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Son is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Son trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Son scoring with some ground and pound.
Son is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Takano looking for a guillotine here but Son defends easily.
Takano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A low kick lands for Son. #TD#
Son shoots in and gets a takedown into Takano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Son seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takano for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hueng Son dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Son gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
Takano looks for the body kick but Son saw that one coming.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Son shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Son loads up on a big right hand but Takano slips the punch.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Son swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
Son throws a lazy body kick
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Son misses.
A big left from Son misses. #CL#
Son gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Takano.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Son controls his hands.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Son avoids the damage to the body.
Takano is trying to break free.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Son avoids the damage to the body.
Son managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Son can't get the takedown.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Son lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Son working aggressively here.
Takano tries to work over Son's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hueng Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takano trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Son breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Son is predictable there
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Son instigates a clinch. #T2#
Takano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Son has Takano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Son has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Son struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
Takano lands a right hand.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano lands a shot to the body.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Son breaks the clinch. #CL#
Son darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Son looking for a takedown.
Takano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Son seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takano can turn it around.
Son working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Son's face. #CUT2#It looks like Hueng Son has been cut.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Son pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Son throws a poor cross that misses
and Takano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Son fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takano avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Son pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Takano lands with a left to the head.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Son.
Son misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Son is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.
Takano prevents a body shot from Son.
Takano stops a takedown attempt from Son.
Takano is leaning against Son and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Son managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Son avoids it.
Son managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Son struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
Son on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Son blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Takano lands a left hand.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Son lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Son avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hueng Son's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takano keeps Son at a distance using the push kick.
Son misses with a low kick.
Son dives in and grabs Takano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takano pushes down on Son's head and hops out.#CL#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Son has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Son blocking some punches.
Son wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Son wants to take the fight to the mat but Takano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hueng Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takano lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano presses Son against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Son misses with the head strike.
Son blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Son is trying to break the clinch but Takano is controlling him.
Takano throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Takano looking to throw knees to the head but Son is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Son.
Son tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Son looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Son misses with the head strike.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano pushes Son back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Takano - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano.
Son avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Son lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Son pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshi Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Takano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Son.
Son misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Takano works Son's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Son's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hueng Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son misses with a right hand
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Son throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
Son misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
Son stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
A nice combination there by Son.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
Son is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takano.
Son throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Takano counter with a right hand. #T3#
Son takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takano scores with a decent looking hook.
Son lunges at Takano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takano's hand.
Takano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Son misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Son is rocked!
Son 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.
Oh Son is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick lands for Takano.
Son throws a lazy head kick
and Takano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Son thinking.
Son throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a crisp right that sends Son to the canvas! Takano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Takano counters with a three punch combo that has Rivera backing up. Rivera nods at Takano to acknowledge the strikes.
Rivera misses with a takedown
and Takano counters with an inside leg kick.
Rivera with a poor takedown
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rivera swings widly with a right hand
and Takano counters with a left and a right... And another left! Rivera is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
A relieved looking Yoshi Takano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2021

#R1#
Caesar misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a three punch combo that has Caesar backing up. Caesar nods at Takano to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Caesar closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Caesar jumps guard.
Takano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caesar pulls Takano in close to prevent any damage.
Caesar keeping moving, preventing Takano from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar pulls Takano in close to his closed guard and prevents Takano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Caesar 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.#T1#
Takano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caesar is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takano stays in close to Caesar's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Caesar moves into the clinch.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caesar fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Takano. #BC#
Takano manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Caesar throws a right hand that Takano ducks under and follows up with a left that Takano also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Caesar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but Takano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caesars head.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Caesar looks winded!
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Caesar avoids the damage to the body.
Takano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Takano.
A short body shot lands from Takano as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano cracks Caesar with a nice body shot.
Caesar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshi Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Caesar.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Takano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takano presses Caesar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takano obliges.#T3#
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caesar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caesar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Caesar jumps guard but Takano stands there with Caesar around his waist. Caesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takano lands a nice uppercut.
Takano tries a body shot but Caesar blocks it.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but Takano has him pressed against the cage.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Takano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takano scores with a punch to the head.
Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caesar's sensitive parts. #T4##CL2#
Caesar moves into the clinch successfully.
Caesar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takano smiles and moves away.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Caesar's torso.
Caesar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caesar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Caesar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caesar managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Caesar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Takano. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Caesar drives through and clinches with Takano against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Caesar forces Takano back against the cage and clinches.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Takano holds him up against the cage and eventually Caesar drops back down to his feet.
Caesar blocks a body shot from Takano.
Takano scores with a hook to the body.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Takano holds him up against the cage and eventually Caesar drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano lands with a nice body kick.
Takano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Caesar darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Takano pushes Caesar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Yoshi Takano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Takano - that landed with a thud.
Takano working Caesar over with knees to the body.
Takano scores with a shot to the side of Caesar's head.
Caesar is breathing heavily.
Caesar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takano walks away with a smile on his face. Caesar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshi Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Caesar.
Caesar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Takano scores with a spinning back kick!
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caesar can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Caesar darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Takano is leaning against Caesar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takano crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano presses Caesar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Takano here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caesars head.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caesar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caesar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Takano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshi Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano lands a nice shot that snaps Caesar's head back. #CL2#
Caesar closes the distance and pushes Takano back into the cage.
Caesar fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar blocks a body shot from Takano.
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Caesar controls his hands.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caesar is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Takano as the two fighters clinch.
Takano presses Caesar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Takano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caesar.
Takano with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Takano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takano connects with a high kick.
Caesar misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Takano. #CL2#
Caesar closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Caesar is trying to pull guard but Takano has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano lands with a right to the head.
Caesar has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Caesar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar wants a takedown.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Takano won't allow it.
Caesar jumps guard but Takano stands there with Caesar around his waist. Caesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Takano digs a right hand underneath Caesar's ribcage. Caesar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Takano.
Takano lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Takano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Caesar on the side of the head.
Takano lands with a right hand. #ROC#Caesar is rocked!#CL2#
Caesar gets a clinch.
Caesar is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Takano won't allow it.
Caesar jumps guard but Takano stands there with Caesar around his waist. Caesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caesar seems to have recovered his senses.
Caesar managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yoshi Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Caesar.
Caesar wants a takedown but no success here.
Takano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Caesar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Caesar drops to his knees and Takano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
A relieved looking Yoshi Takano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: 8L 50 - Teflon
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Takano thuds his right hand into Fairtex's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Takano as he connects with a hook.
Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
Fairtex lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairtex with a hook.
Takano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fairtex lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Fairtex coming out on top.#ROC#Takano is rocked!
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fairtex connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Takano out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Songkom Fairtex!
Our winner, Songkom Fairtex, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: 8L 44 - Lil show
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Takano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Takano missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaeile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takano throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaeile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takano.
Takano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Takano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaeile moves in looking to clinch but Takano pushes him off.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Takano misses the target.
Takano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Takano is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaeile avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Takano down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaeile misses the target. #CL#
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile gets through Takano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takano's elbow.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Takano fails to land.
Takano lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile misses with some punches.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Takano.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanos head.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile cracks Takano with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takano.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Takano.
Bizihwaeile slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Takano.
Bizihwaeile has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Takano.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow that misses.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takano's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Bizihwaeile 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#
Bizihwaeile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bizihwaeile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano throws a sloppy body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Takano circles away.
Bizihwaeile thuds a left hand into Takano's body.
A punch combination from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Bizihwaeile catches Takano right on the button with a cross.
Takano misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takano's hands.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Takano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takano misses with the body kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Takano misses the target.
Takano just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takano's head backwards.
Takano throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##KD#
Bizihwaeile lands a head kick that bluckles Takano and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Bizihwaeile no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bizihwaeile to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Takano is rocked!
Bizihwaeile connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Takano out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Bizihwaeile!
After the fight, Fred Bizihwaeile 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.

Event: 8L XL - The Big Show
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Talboteasar throws a body shot but no joy.
Talboteasar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takano.
Talboteasar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takano.
Talboteasar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Talboteasar scores with a jab to the head.
Takano lands a jab.
Takano misses with a hook. Talboteasar ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Talboteasar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takano walks into a jab.
Talboteasar slips a straight right by Takano.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talboteasar stuns Takano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Talboteasar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takano momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar moves away from the strike by Takano.
Talboteasar keeps the fight on the outside.
Talboteasar feints a counter leg kick.
Talboteasar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheers as Takano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Talboteasar doesn't seem phased though.
Takano walks into a stiff left hand from Talboteasar.
Takano throws a low kick but Talboteasar avoids it.#T1#
Talboteasar connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Takano misses with a hook. Talboteasar ducked under it nicely.
Takano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Talboteasar misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Talboteasar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Talboteasar ducks under a wild hook from Takano.
Talboteasar punishes Takano's body with a nice straight punch.
Talboteasar just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takano moves away from the strike by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar slips under a jab.
Takano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Talboteasar digs a good body shot into Takano's ribs.
Talboteasar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talboteasar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talboteasar throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
Talboteasar throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Good shot there by Talboteasar.
Takano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Talboteasar misses.
Takano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Takano.
We've been informed that Talboteasar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takano throws a low kick but Talboteasar avoids it.
A lazy left from Talboteasar finds it's target.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talboteasar misses with a hook.
Takano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talboteasar.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
Takano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Takano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Talboteasar takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talboteasar at a distance.
Takano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takano backing away here, and Talboteasar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talboteasar walks into a jab.
Talboteasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Talboteasar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Talboteasar misses with a straight left.
Takano misses with a hook. Talboteasar ducked under it nicely.
Takano throws a low kick but Talboteasar avoids it.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talboteasar.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talboteasar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takano looks to land a left hand but Talboteasar moved out of range nicely.
Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talboteasar moves out of range of the leg kick from Takano.
Takano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Talboteasar misses with a straight left.
Talboteasar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takano.
Talboteasar throws a series of punches but Takano moves out of range.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talboteasar.
Takano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talboteasar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talboteasar staying out of range there.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Takano.#T1#
Talboteasar jabs at Takano's body.
Talboteasar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
Takano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Takano.
Takano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talboteasar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talboteasar was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Talboteasar throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Takano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano takes a swing at Talboteasar's ribcage but misses.
Talboteasar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Takano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talboteasar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talboteasar circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano throws a head kick that Talboteasar semi-blocks.
Talboteasar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Talboteasar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takano. #T2#
Talboteasar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takano's hands.
Takano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talboteasar's head.
Talboteasar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Talboteasar missing with a left hand there. Takano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takano throws a head kick but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Takano wants to clinch.
Takano throws a hook but Talboteasar avoids it easily.
Takano throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it.
Takano moves away from the strike by Talboteasar.
Takano misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Talboteasar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Takano staying out of range there.
Takano thumps Talboteasar with a low kick.
Talboteasar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Talboteasar slips under a jab from Takano.
Talboteasar throws a low kick but Takano avoids it.
Talboteasar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takano throws a jab but it's blocked by Talboteasar.
Takano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talboteasar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Talboteasar lands a nice shot to the body.
Talboteasar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takano's head backwards.
Talboteasar checks a low kick from Takano.
Talboteasar throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Takano tried to counter with a leg kick but Talboteasar avoided it.
Talboteasar throws a shot to the body.
Talboteasar lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talboteasar looks to land a left hand but Takano moved out of range nicely.
Takano throws a low kick but Talboteasar moves out of range easily.
Talboteasar throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Takano.
A good leg kick by Takano.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
A swing and a miss from Takano.#T1#
Talboteasar blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Talboteasar moved away.
Takano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Talboteasar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talboteasar.
Takano looks to land a left hand but Talboteasar moved out of range nicely.
Talboteasar misses the jab.
Takano misses with a left hand
and Talboteasar counters with a nice body shot.
Takano staying out of range there.
Takano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takano swinging wildly here.
Takano misses with a straight right.
Talboteasar connects with a jab.#ROC2#Takano is rocked!
Takano slips under a jab from Talboteasar.
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talboteasar lands a lovely overhand right.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Talboteasar to score with a decent uppercut.
Takano lands the left hand.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
Takano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Talboteasar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talboteasar defending well as Takano loads up on a big left hand.
Talboteasar throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Takano looks to throw a body kick
enabling Talboteasar to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Takano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talboteasar on the side of the head.
Takano seems to have got his legs back now.
Talboteasar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano throws a jab when Talboteasar was well out of range.
Talboteasar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talboteasar.#KD2#
Talboteasar connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Takano onto his butt! Takano bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Talboteasar staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Talboteasar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takano moves in looking to clinch but Talboteasar pushes him off.
Talboteasar jabs at Takano's body.
Takano walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talboteasar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takano throws a wild body kick that Talboteasar sees coming a mile off.
Talboteasar connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Talboteasar misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camulius Talboteasar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talboteasar 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Camulius Talboteasar!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Camulius Talboteasar!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Camulius Talboteasar!

Camulius Talboteasar wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Eight Limbs XXXIV - Igor Dolla
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Randy Miller has been cut.
Takano keeps Miller at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takano.
Miller throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano misses with a looping right.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Miller walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Takano rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Miller has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takano.
Takano is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it. #CL#
Takano clinches with his opponent.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Takano is controlling him.
Takano prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Takano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Takano digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Takano lands a knee to the body.
Miller looks winded!#BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD#
Takano drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Miller onto his butt! Miller pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#T1#
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Eight Limbs XXVI - Gattuso
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano throws a chopping leg kick but Bull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takano misses with a straight left.
Takano throws a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bull defending well as Takano loads up on a big left hand.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Takano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull is looking to counter with a body kick.
Takano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Bull.
Jab, jab by Bull - just one landing.
Bull lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bull throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bull takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheers as Takano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bull doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Takano catches Bull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bull takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Takano tried to score with a low kick but Bull checks it.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takano.
Takano looks to land a right hand but Bull moved out of range.#CL#
Bull instigates a clinch.
Bull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bull lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Bull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bull looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Bull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Takano. #T2#
Takano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Bull throws a solid leg kick but Takano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bull.
Bull checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bull throws a jab when Takano was well out of range.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
A head kick by Takano misses
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bull checks a leg kick.
Takano throws a big shot that misses.
Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Bull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bull.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Bull - just one landing.
Takano takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Takano is rocked!
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Takano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
Bull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takano seems to have recovered his senses.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takano can do to turn this around?
Bull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Takano saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano misses with a body kick.
Bull lands with a cross.
Takano misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Takano walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Bull rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Takano has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Takano lands a nice looking body kick.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull checks a leg kick.#T1#
Takano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takano throws a shot from downtown. Bull moves away and avoids it.
Takano misses with a looping left.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takano looks for the body kick but Bull saw that one coming.
A big right from Takano misses.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but Takano manages to avoid it.
Bull connects with a jab.
Takano throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Bull slips a jab from Takano.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano drops his guard momentarily, allowing Bull to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Takano! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Bull takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jari Bull!
A victorious Jari Bull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EK 11_APEX REVOLUTION
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Tchusuk scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Takano beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#CUT2#It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Tchusuk knocks out Takano with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tchusuk before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tchusuk picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: EK 7_CONFLICT THEORY
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Takano.
Heidegger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Heidegger misses.
Heidegger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takano.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heidegger.
Heidegger misses the jab.
Takano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Heidegger avoids it.
Takano with a nice calf kick.
Heidegger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takano throws a right and a left that Heidegger avoids nicely.
Takano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heidegger.
Heidegger swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heidegger is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heidegger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heidegger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takano moves out of range of the leg kick from Heidegger.
Takano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heidegger throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Heidegger lands a jab to Takano's midsection.
Heidegger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takano connects with a crisp jab.
Takano blocks the body kick.
Heidegger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heidegger looks winded!
Takano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Heidegger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Takano cracks Heidegger with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Heidegger is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Heidegger is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Takano.
Heidegger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takano is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Heidegger is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshi Takano!
A victorious Yoshi Takano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Puck Heidegger spoke after the fight, saying 'lol @ this matchup. Enjoy.'.

Event: ETERNITY 5
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Takano connects with a body shot that sends Tchusuk's belly button to the back.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
Tchusuk throws a right and a left that Takano avoids nicely.
Takano wants to land a leg kick but Tchusuk is out of range.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takano - that will leave a mark!
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Takano throws the left hand but Tchusuk avoids the punch easily.
Tchusuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Tchusuk does no damage.
Takano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tchusuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Takano thuds a left hand into Tchusuk's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchusuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tchusuk is breathing heavily.
Takano connects with a leg kick.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Tchusuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD2#
Takano throws out a head kick that Tchusuk doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Tchusuk crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Tchusuk's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Tchusuk 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.#T1#
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a double jab.
Takano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Takano.
Takano throws a leg kick but Tchusuk checks it.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses.
Takano throws the left hand but Tchusuk avoids the punch easily.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchusuk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Takano cracks Tchusuk with a good jab.
Takano connects with a body shot.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tchusuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tchusuk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tchusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano catches Tchusuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Tchusuk walks into a big right hand from Takano and goes down! The referee sends Takano to a neutral corner as Tchusuk gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Tchusuk checks a leg kick.
Tchusuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Takano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tchusuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Takano catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Tchusuk stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Tchusuk walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Takano scores with a spinning back kick!#KD2#
Takano scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tchusuk to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Takano away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tchusuk got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#Tchusuk is rocked!#CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tchusuk blocks a head kick by Takano.
Tchusuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tchusuk.#CL2#
Takano moves into range and clinches up with Tchusuk.
Tchusuk scores with a shoulder strike.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Takano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tchusuk takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Takano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano. #BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tchusuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Takano rushes Tchusuk and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takano.
Tchusuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Takano misses with some punches.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Tchusuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Takano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenny Tchusuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Tchusuk misses.
Takano tries to move into range but Tchusuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takano scores with a nice right hand.
Takano throws a head kick that half lands.
Takano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid body kick from Takano.
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!
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tchusuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takano! But no joy.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Takano.
Takano swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano blocks a head kick by Tchusuk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tchusuk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takano takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
Tchusuk is looking for a counter combo.
Takano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tchusuk takes a step back to recover.
Tchusuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Takano does it's job there.#CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Tchusuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Takano lands a right and a left and another right! Tchusuk goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Friday Shootout 6
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano connects with a body shot that sends Miles Iii's belly button to the back.
Jab from Takano.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Takano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Takano swings widly with a right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Takano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miles Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Miles Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miles Iii.
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miles Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano misses with a kick to the body
and Miles Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takano wants to slow Miles Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Miles Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takano misses with a low kick as Miles Iii jumps back.
Miles Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano lands the left hand.
Miles Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miles Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takano is out of range. #T1#
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Miles Iii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takano throws a hook but Miles Iii avoids it easily.
Takano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miles Iii misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Miles Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miles Iii blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Miles Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takano doesn't seem phased though.
Takano lands with an overhand left.
Miles Iii connects with the punch.
Takano lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles Iii misses the shot to the body.
Takano throws a leg kick but Miles Iii moved away.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano misses with a straight left. #T2#
Takano thows a body kick. Miles Iii tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD#
Takano lands a head kick that bluckles Miles Iii and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Takano no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Miles Iii is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Boobie Miles Iii has been cut.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miles Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
A nice leg kick from Takano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano throws a jab when Miles Iii was well out of range.
Miles Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miles Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A good leg kick by Takano.
Miles Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takano's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Takano.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takano throwing a counter right hand but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Takano throws a front kick aimed at Miles Iii's knee but Miles Iii avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Boobie Miles Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Miles Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miles Iii misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely.
Miles Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Takano as he connects with a hook.
Takano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miles Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miles Iii tries to counter with a clinch but Takano shakes him off and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses with a looping right.
Miles Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takano.
It looked like Takano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miles Iii.
Takano jabs at Miles Iii's body.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano scores with a nice body kick.
Takano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takano throws a head kick but Miles Iii moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Takano.
Miles Iii is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Takano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miles Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Takano misses with the combination.
Takano throws a series of punches but Miles Iii moves out of range. #T1#
Miles Iii scores with a hook to the body. Takano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miles Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miles Iii is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miles Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takano scores with a jab.
Miles Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Miles Iii misses.
Takano lands a really nice looking cross but Miles Iii seems unphased.
It looks like Takano has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Takano moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano lands a good knee to the midsection. Miles Iii won't want to take too many of those.
Takano has Miles Iii pressed against the ropes, preventing Miles Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Takano has double underhooks.
Miles Iii takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano is looking to score with low kicks.
Takano is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Takano just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Miles Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles Iii throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miles Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Takano moves into the clinch.
Takano digs a right hand into Miles Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miles Iii's gas tank.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Miles Iii takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Takano as the two fighters clinch.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano lands a shoulder strike.
Takano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Takano.
Takano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takano scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boobie Miles Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Miles Iii wants to land a leg kick but Takano is out of range.
Yoshi Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles Iii misses with a low kick.
Miles Iii wants to clinch.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano throws a leg kick but Miles Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles Iii.
Takano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takano walks into a jab.
Takano misses with a double jab
and Miles Iii counters with a big head kick but Takano shrugs it off.
Miles Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Takano takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Miles Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Takano is wise to it.
Takano throws a hook but Miles Iii blocks it.
Takano pushes Miles Iii away with a front kick.#CL#
Takano closes the distance and clinches.
Takano scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Miles Iii landing knees to the body.
Miles Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takano pushes Miles Iii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Miles Iii can't break the clinch.
Miles Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takano has him pressed against the ropes.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miles Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Miles Iii has had enough of the clinch but Takano keeps him there for the moment.
Takano is leaning against Miles Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miles Iii tries to break the clinch but Takano is controlling the position.
Takano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takano lands an uppercut.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Takano.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takano working Miles Iii over with knees to the body.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Takano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takano lands a body punch.
Takano lands a knee to the head.
Takano lands an uppercut.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Miles Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Takano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Takano looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Takano backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Miles Iii's temple! It sends Miles Iii violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Takano celebrates and the doctors try to help Miles Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Yoshi Takano!
Our winner, Yoshi Takano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RR 11
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
A head kick misses from Takano.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano throws a shot from downtown. Bystrom moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Bystrom tenderised Takano's leg. Takano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takano thows a leg kick but Bystrom checks it
and Bystrom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Bystrom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takano under the eye.
Takano lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Takano looks for the body kick but Bystrom saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom blocks a head kick by Takano.
Bystrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bystrom is out of range.
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Takano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Takano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.
Takano throws the left hand but Bystrom avoids the punch easily.
Takano looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Bystrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takano.
Takano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBystrom.
Takano throws an off balance right hand
and Bystrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bystrom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Bystrom.
Bystrom thuds his right hand into Takano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bystrom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bystrom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takano.
Bystrom swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Bystrom scores with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Bystrom throws out a head kick that Takano doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Takano crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Takano's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takano misses with a straight left.
Bystrom moves out of range as Takano throws a body kick.
Bystrom swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano throws a wild body kick that Bystrom sees coming a mile off.
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano misses with a hook #KD2#
and Bystrom counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Takano to the mat! Bystrom runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Takano is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Bystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bystrom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takano throws a jab when Bystrom was well out of range.
A jab from Takano misses.
Bystrom throws a right hand that Takano ducks under and follows up with a left that Takano also avoids with ease.
Bystrom blocks the body kick.
Takano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bystrom lands a nice hook to Takano's body. Takano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bystrom steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Takano to the mat! Takano looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Bystrom is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Bystrom jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Torkel Bystrom!

Event: AKT 16
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Takano blocks a head kick by Drunkizkus.
Takano throws a wild body kick that Drunkizkus sees coming a mile off.
Drunkizkus tests Takano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drunkizkus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Drunkizkus.
Takano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takano throws a right hand that Drunkizkus ducks under and follows up with a left that Drunkizkus also avoids with ease.
That kick from Takano tenderised Drunkizkus's leg. Drunkizkus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drunkizkus throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drunkizkus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drunkizkus. Drunkizkus obviously looking to wear him down.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drunkizkus moves away.
Drunkizkus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drunkizkus manages to avoid it.#T1#
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drunkizkus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drunkizkus circles away quickly and effectively.
Drunkizkus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drunkizkus swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Takano clinches.
Drunkizkus has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Drunkizkus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drunkizkus wants to break free but Takano has control.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano with a knee to the head.
Takano misses with the head strike.
Takano pushes Drunkizkus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takano.
Takano misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Drunkizkus misses with a straight right.
Takano throws a leg kick but Drunkizkus moved away.
Takano throws a push kick but Drunkizkus slaps the foot to one side.
Takano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a straight right hand.
Takano throws out a leg kick but Drunkizkus moves out of range and Takano only half commits.
Drunkizkus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Takano.
Drunkizkus scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Takano clinches up with Drunkizkus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Drunkizkus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drunkizkus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drunkizkus working aggressively here.
Drunkizkus misses with some punches.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Drunkizkus controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Drunkizkus has Takano up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Drunkizkus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drunkizkus throws a front kick that sends Takano stumbling back into the ropes.
Takano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drunkizkus throws a quick counter head kick but Takano was just out of range.
Drunkizkus thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Takano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drunkizkus keeps the fight on the outside.
Drunkizkus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takano swings for the body but Drunkizkus moves out of range. #CL#
Drunkizkus has managed to clinch.
Drunkizkus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Takano blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Takano on the inside.
Takano avoiding damage as Drunkizkus throws knees to the body.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
Drunkizkus throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano tries to land a knee to the head but Drunkizkus blocks with his arms. #BC#
Drunkizkus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drunkizkus avoids a kick to the body.
Drunkizkus lands a leg kick that knocks Takano off balance momentarily.
Drunkizkus slips under a jab.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano sizes up Drunkizkus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Takano gets tackled into the ropes by Drunkizkus. Drunkizkus maintains the clinch.
Drunkizkus swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!#BC#
Drunkizkus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Takano.
Drunkizkus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takano's calf.
Takano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takano 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 Drunkizkus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drunkizkus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drunkizkus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drunkizkus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drunkizkus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takano.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drunkizkus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drunkizkus needs to keep his hands up - Takano had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Drunkizkus lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Takano goes down! The ref sends Drunkizkus to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Takano is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano drops his guard momentarily, allowing Drunkizkus to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Takano! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Drunkizkus takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pope Drunkizkus!
As Pope Drunkizkus got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: this dude is a bum ducked fights and got knocked tf out for it :)'.

Event: Grand Prix RIO
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Bon connects with a crisp jab.
Bon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takano thows a leg kick but Bon checks it
and Takano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takano misses with a hook
enabling Bon to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bon to score with a decent uppercut.
Takano missing with a left hand there. Bon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bon.
Takano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bon throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Takano throws a head kick that misses
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Takano.
Bon lands an overhand right.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano throws the left hand but Bon avoids the punch easily.
Takano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Bon scores with a spinning back kick!
Bon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takano's head backwards.
Bon misses the jab.#CL#
Takano moves into the clinch.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target.
Bon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Bon moves out of range easily.
Bon lands the left hand.
Takano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Takano misses
and Bon counters with a solid body kick.
Takano takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Takano is rocked!
Bon moves out of range of the leg kick from Takano.#CL#
Takano drives through and clinches with Bon against the ropes. #T2#
Bon lands a right hand.
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Bon breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Takano is predictable there
and Bon counters with a nice uppercut.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bon moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano seems to have got his legs back now.
Bon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takano throws a sloppy body shot
and Bon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bon misses with a kick to the body.
Bon connects with a quick right hand that sends Takano tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Oson Bon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AKT 13
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
Takano throws a combination that misses
and Bon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takano misses with a left hand
and Bon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Takano misses
and Bon counters with a nice body kick.
Bon lunges at Takano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takano's hand.
Bon jabs Takano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano tries to land a body kick
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bon slips under a jab from Takano.
Bon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bon slips a jab from Takano.
Bon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A cross from Bon lands.
Takano swings widly with a right hand
and Bon counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bon is able to avoid easily.
Bon takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Bon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bon slips under a jab from Takano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takano.
Bon throws a shot from downtown. Takano moves away and avoids it.
Bon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Bon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Takano is predictable there
and Bon counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Takano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bon prevents a body shot from Takano.
Takano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bon blocks a body shot from Takano.
Bon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takano tries a knee to the head but Bon blocks it.
Bon is trying to break free.#BC#
Bon manages to break the clinch.
Takano throws a leg kick but Bon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bon avoids the body shot from Takano. #T2#
Takano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takano throws a hook but Bon avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon misses the target.
Takano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
Takano lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
Takano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bon.
Bon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takano scores with a shot to the body.
Bon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Bon counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Takano is rocked!
Takano staying out of range there.
Takano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Takano walks into a big right hand from Bon and goes down! The referee sends Bon to a neutral corner as Takano gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Takano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bon finish him?
Bon lands with a cross.
Takano misses with a left hand
and Bon counters with a big uppercut that drops Takano face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon 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.

Event: RR 3 !!NEW YEAR KNOCKOUTS!!
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
De Villefort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Villefort 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.
De Villefort steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
De Villefort misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as De Villefort blocks the low kick.
De Villefort tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Takano clinches.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as De Villefort controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takano.
Takano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Villefort can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but De Villefort avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
De Villefort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takano closes the distance and clinches.
De Villefort's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Villefort's elbow. #T1#
Takano working aggressively here.
Takano lands a nice knee to the body.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
De Villefort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Villefort checks a leg kick.
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takano connects with the punch.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Villefort was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
De Villefort throws a head kick but Takano moves out of range.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Villefort wants to clinch.
Takano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Villefort is looking to clinch.
De Villefort looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Takano looks to land a left hand but De Villefort moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Villefort moves in looking to clinch but Takano pushes him off.
De Villefort moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Villefort lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Villefort takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Villefort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Villefort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takano.
Takano misses with a double jab.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Villefort tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Villefort ducks right into an uppercut from Takano.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Villefort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Villefort tries to clinch up but Takano circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy body kick from Takano
and De Villefort counters with a stiff right hand.
Takano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Villefort's calf.#T3#
Takano moves away from the strike by De Villefort.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Villefort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Villefort stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
De Villefort tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from De Villefort misses.
Good work by De Villefort as he checks the leg kick.
Takano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Villefort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Villefort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano throws a head kick but De Villefort moves out of range.
De Villefort tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from De Villefort. Those never looked like landing.
De Villefort blocks a jab.
Takano throws a right hand that De Villefort ducks under and follows up with a left that De Villefort also avoids with ease.
Takano throws a hook but De Villefort blocks it.
Jab by Takano.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4##CL2#
De Villefort clinches.
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!#BC2#
De Villefort breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Takano drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops De Villefort onto his butt! De Villefort pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
De Villefort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takano blocks a head kick by De Villefort.
Takano cracks De Villefort with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! De Villefort is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and De Villefort is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! De Villefort could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Krynn misses with a two punch combination.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Takano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takano is looking to stall here but Krynn recovers full guard. #SUB#
Takano content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Krynn has locked up a guillotine! Krynn's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Takano is holding on here and Krynn must be using up a lot of energy. Takano has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Krynn gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Huma Krynn!
Huma Krynn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 4401 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 2689 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

173 cm
23 yrs
228 lbs

192 cm
29 yrs
255 lbs

Frank

Takano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank leaves Takano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Frank.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (4) vs (0) Takano
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano tries to improve position but can't.
Frank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank trying to control the position but Takano is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Takano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takano is not content to let Frank control the position.
Takano regains half guard there - taking advantage of Frank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Takano defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takano wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Takano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Frank is very close to passing his half guard.
Frank wants to control but Takano is keeping him busy.
Well, if Frank 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.
Frank wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.
Takano is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the pace.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano is looking to improve his position.
Frank slows the pace down in half guard.
Frank is trying to control. Takano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Takano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank is pressing down on Takano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takano is holding on for now.
Takano trying to control but Frank postures up.
Takano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Takano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takano wants to sweep but no luck.
Takano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takano being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takano for as long as he can get away with.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takano is adopting a defensive guard.
Takano keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Takano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank not doing much here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takano's thigh. Takano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Frank trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takano managing to control the position.
Takano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank passes Takano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takano is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takano tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank is thwarting Takano's attempts to control the position.
Frank is controlling the pace.
Frank passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (7) vs (0) Takano
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takano is looking to escape.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents Takano from getting the reversal.
Takano tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank trying to control but Takano is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Connor Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Goose (ranked 3077 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 2682 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
30 yrs
265 lbs

192 cm
29 yrs
255 lbs

Goose

Takano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Goose ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takano tries for a takedown but Goose circles away easily

and Goose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goose .
Goose looking for a takedown.
Takano prevents the takedown attempt.
Goose is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Goose . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goose wants a takedown but no success here.
Goose has Takano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Goose turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Goose (4) vs (0) Takano
Takano is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goose off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goose (4) vs (4) Takano
Goose is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goose defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (6) vs (4) Takano

Takano working for a triangle but Goose defends it easily.
Takano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goose manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (6) vs (6) Takano
Takano stays in close to Goose 's body and controls the position.
Takano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takano won't allow Goose to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goose is keeping the position for now.
Takano trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom.
Goose pulls Takano in close to prevent any damage.
Takano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takano trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Takano 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.
Takano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goose is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goose is pulling down on Takano's head to control his posture.
Takano passes Goose 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Takano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goose defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takano is trying to control. Goose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takano trying to mount his opponent but Goose defends it.
Takano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takano works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goose (6) vs (9) Takano

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takano looking to control but Goose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takano controlling from mount.
Takano is stalling here but it's allowed Goose to get half guard.
Takano wants to pass the guard but Goose is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Takano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goose is just riding it out for now. Takano eventually gives up the hold.
Takano slows the pace down in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goose is not content to let Takano control the position.
Takano tries to pass to full mount but Goose defends it.

Takano is working for a submission of some sort.
Takano is trying to control the action in half guard but Goose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takano trying to mount his opponent but Goose defends it.
Takano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goose is not content to let Takano control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Takano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takano trying to pass the guard but Goose defending well.
Well, if Takano 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.
Goose wants to control but Takano is keeping busy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goose tries to roll over but Takano keeps him under control.
Takano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goose wants to improve his position but Takano is controlling well.

Takano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goose is just riding it out for now. Takano eventually gives up the hold.
Takano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goose trying to control but Takano postures up.
Takano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takano wants to control but Goose is keeping him busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Takano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takano trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.
Goose tries to get to full guard but Takano has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takano in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takano wins on points by 9 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Yoshi Takano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eric Whitaker (ranked 707 p4p, 87 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 2630 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
28 yrs
220 lbs

192 cm
29 yrs
255 lbs

Whitaker

Takano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eric Whitaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whitaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitaker wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takano sprawls well. Takano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Takano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Whitaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eric Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker with a poor takedown

and Takano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takano gets underhooks to prevent Whitaker's takedown attempt.

Takano successfully pulls guard.
Whitaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whitaker pushing down on Takano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whitaker wants to free his trapped foot but Takano is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker trying to control the action but Takano is working from the bottom.

Whitaker is working for a kimura but Takano is defending it quite comfortably.

Whitaker is trying to work for a kimura but Takano is defending well.
Whitaker is just content to waste time from the top position. Takano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Takano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whitaker (0) vs (2) Takano

Whitaker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takano has picked Whitaker up and slammed him! Whitaker can't keep hold of the triangle and Takano manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Whitaker (0) vs (5) Takano
Whitaker is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep.
Takano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whitaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takano is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to bench press Takano off him but Takano keeps the position.
Whitaker is working hard here to advance position.
Takano controls the position.
Whitaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Whitaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitaker is looking to regain half guard here but Takano keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is trying to escape the position but Takano is controlling the position.
Whitaker tries to buck Takano off but Takano is having none of it.
Whitaker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker is trying to control but Takano manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Whitaker (0) vs (8) Takano
Whitaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takano controlling the position easily from mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takano wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Whitaker is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Whitaker to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Whitaker (0) vs (11) Takano
Whitaker tries to escape but Takano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takano is riding his opponent, not letting Whitaker buck him off.
Takano has the hooks in. Whitaker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Whitaker is trying to break free.
Takano slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Whitaker wants to escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takano gets his hands free as Whitaker looks to control.
Whitaker tries to escape but Takano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Whitaker tries to escape but Takano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Takano is hanging on to Whitaker's back as he tries to escape.
Takano is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to escape the position.
Good control from Takano.
Whitaker is in bad spot here.

Takano is looking for the choke from the back position but Whitaker is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Takano on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Whitaker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Whitaker is in bad spot here.
Takano has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Whitaker's body.
Whitaker tries to roll but Takano sticks to his back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takano controlling the positon.
Whitaker turns into Takano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whitaker (2) vs (11) Takano
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whitaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Takano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whitaker (2) vs (13) Takano
Takano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whitaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Whitaker wants to improve his position but Takano is controlling well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Whitaker (2) vs (16) Takano
Whitaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whitaker regains half guard.
Takano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Whitaker (2) vs (19) Takano
Takano controlling his opponent.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whitaker tries to improve his position but instead Takano has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Whitaker (2) vs (22) Takano
I really don't envy Whitaker right now.
Takano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Whitaker.
Whitaker tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Takano wins on points by 22 to 2.
Yoshi Takano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 3207 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 2613 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

180 cm
32 yrs
224 lbs

192 cm
29 yrs
255 lbs

Crank

Takano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crank dives in for a single leg takedown but Takano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Crank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takano on his heels. He'll look to pass Takano's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (0) Takano
Crank wants to pass the guard but Takano is keeping the position.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Takano.
Takano keeping full guard, as Crank tries to pass.
Crank is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crank has Takano in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (2) Takano
Crank wants to sweep here but Takano controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crank is keeping the position for now.
Crank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takano is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crank trying to control here.
Crank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Crank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takano preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to control the position but Takano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takano tries to pass to full mount but Crank defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takano pushing down on Crank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takano prevents Crank from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takano in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano prevents Crank from improving his position.
Takano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crank tries to get to full guard but Takano has control of the leg.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank wants to get back to full guard but Takano has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (2) vs (5) Takano
Crank is squirming around, avoiding Takano's attempts to control the action.
Crank gets back to half guard.
Crank is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Takano jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (2) vs (8) Takano

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking for a sweep.
Takano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Crank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takano is looking to take a break and control but Crank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crank is trying to get back to half guard.
Crank is letting Takano control him for a moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking to reverse the position.
Crank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crank tries to get to full guard but Takano has control of the leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Takano is taking a breather. Crank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Takano wants to free his trapped foot but Crank is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takano wants to take a breather but Crank is having none of it.
Crank wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Takano seems content to control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takano is looking to advance position but Crank won't allow it.
Crank works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Takano trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Crank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crank keeping full guard, as Takano tries to pass.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (4) vs (8) Takano
Crank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crank trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Takano keeping full guard, as Crank tries to pass.
Crank preventing the sweep.
Crank trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Crank advances to half guard.
Crank wants to free his trapped foot but Takano is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Crank is looking for a kimura here.

Crank is working for a submission of some sort.
Crank trying to advance position but Takano counters by regaining guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to free his leg and advance position but Takano is retaining full guard.
Crank looking to sit in guard and control but Takano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (4) vs (10) Takano
Takano advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (4) vs (13) Takano
Crank is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takano off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crank (8) vs (13) Takano

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Takano is controlling his hands well.
Takano is really stuck here.

Crank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takano for a finish.
Crank controlling well, preventing Takano from escaping the position.

Crank is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Crank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Takano is defending well though. Crank let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Crank looking for the choke but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takano wins on points by 13 to 8.
An out of breath Yoshi Takano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Ramadan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Ramadan clinches up with Takano and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ramadan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Ramadan. #CL2#
Ramadan has Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramadan throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Takano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramadan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramadan doesn't manage to clinch there - Takano circles away.
Ramadan shoots in but Takano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Takano misses the target.#CL2#
Ramadan clinches with his opponent.
Ramadan taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Takano manages to break the clinch.
Ramadan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Takano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ramadan misses the shot to the body.
Ramadan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramadan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Ramadan clinches. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ramadan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Ramadan has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Ramadan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramadan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramadan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takano's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ramadan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramadan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramadan tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramadan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTakano.
Ramadan misses with a takedown
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Ramadan closes the distance and pushes Takano back into the cage.
Ramadan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Ramadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramadan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramadan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takano prevents it.
Yoshi Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjuna Ramadan.
Takano is pressed up against the cage. Ramadan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takano down to the mat. Takano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramadan throws a poor cross that misses
and Takano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ramadan really felt that one!
Takano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramadan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramadan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramadan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjuna Ramadan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramadan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takano pinned against the cage. Takano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramadan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramadan tries to clinch
and Takano counters with a nice body shot.
Ramadan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Ramadan has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramadan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramadan throws an elbow that misses.
Ramadan just leaning against Takano, taking a breather. #BC2#
Ramadan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A cross from Ramadan lands.
Yoshi Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramadan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramadan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTakano.#CL2#
Ramadan clinches up with Takano and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ramadan manages to break the clinch.
Ramadan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramadan tries to clinch
and Takano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramadan dives in and grabs Takano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takano pushes down on Ramadan's head and hops out.
Takano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ramadan tries to clinch there but Takano circles away.
Ramadan lands a jab to the head.
Ramadan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ramadan throws a shot to the body.
Ramadan throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramadan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramadan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramadan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takano counters with a one-two to the body.
Yoshi Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjuna Ramadan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramadan wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Takano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramadan is looking to clinch but Takano is avoiding it.
Takano throws a quick counter head kick but Ramadan was just out of range.
Ramadan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Ramadan takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramadan tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ramadan closes the distance and pushes Takano back into the cage.#T3#
Ramadan controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano is trying to push Ramadan away but Ramadan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramadan is looking to control Takano's arms but Takano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramadan has his back to the cage.
Ramadan misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Takano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramadan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano dodges an elbow strike from Ramadan.
Takano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramadan misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ramadan.
Takano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramadan has him pressed against the cage.
Ramadan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ramadan darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Ramadan just leaning against Takano, taking a breather.
Ramadan working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramadan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arjuna Ramadan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramadan tries to land knees in the clinch but Takano avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjuna Ramadan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramadan tries to clinch up
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Ramadan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramadan tries to clinch up.
Takano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramadan lands a nice shot that snaps Takano's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ramadan closes the distance and clinches.
Takano wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramadan won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramadan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Ramadan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Ramadan throws a head punch that misses.
Takano has had enough of the clinch but Ramadan keeps him there for the moment.
Ramadan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takano working hard to break the clinch.
Ramadan avoiding damage.
Come on Ramadan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Ramadan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramadan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramadan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takano is defending well.
Ramadan misses with some punches.
Takano is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramadan has double underhooks.
Ramadan keeps control of Takano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramadan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramadan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramadan looks to land a left hand but Takano moved out of range nicely.
Ramadan tries to clinch but Takano moves out of range.
Ramadan misses with a takedown
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yoshi Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjuna Ramadan.#T3#
Ramadan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramadan misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramadan misses with a takedown attempt
and Takano counters with a two punch combo.
Arjuna Ramadan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramadan tries to clinch up.
Takano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramadan wants to clinch
and Takano counters with a head kick.
Takano slips a jab from Ramadan.
Ramadan throws a poor cross that misses
and Takano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Takano avoids the head kick by Ramadan.
It looked like Takano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramadan throws a right hand that misses
and Takano counters with a nice body shot.
Ramadan looks to throw the jab but Takano is out of range.
Takano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramadan moves in looking to clinch but Takano pushes him off.
Takano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ramadan is looking to clinch but Takano is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ramadan closes the distance and clinches.
Ramadan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano is trying to break the clinch but Ramadan has him pressed against the cage.
Takano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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 Yoshi Takano.
I think Ramadan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjuna Ramadan!
Arjuna Ramadan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Andreasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andreasson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andreasson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Andreasson 's knee.
Andreasson throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andreasson misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
Andreasson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Takano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreasson tries to land a body kick
and Takano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Takano throws a counter high kick but Andreasson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreasson. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andreasson throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a nice body shot.
Andreasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andreasson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andreasson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Takano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Andreasson.
Andreasson thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Takano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Andreasson throws a solid leg kick but Takano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andreasson.
Takano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andreasson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andreasson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreasson.
A quick step to the side and Takano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreasson throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
Takano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick by Andreasson misses
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Andreasson scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Takano blocks a head kick by Andreasson.
Andreasson wants to slow Takano down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Takano misses its target.
Andreasson throws a head kick that misses.
As Andreasson backs away, Takano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andreasson misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Andreasson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andreasson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Andreasson throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Andreasson throws a front kick aimed at Takano's knee but Takano avoids it well.
Andreasson throws a body kick that misses
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Andreasson throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
As Andreasson backs away, Takano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andreasson lands with a good body shot.
Andreasson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andreasson just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Andreasson.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreasson misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bestar Andreasson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreasson.
Takano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreasson looks to land a body kick but Takano moved away.
Andreasson thuds a left hand into Takano's body.
Andreasson throws a shot to the body.
Andreasson throws an off balance right hand
and Takano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Andreasson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andreasson.
Andreasson throws a head kick that misses.
Andreasson misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Andreasson takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Takano misses its target.
Takano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Andreasson thuds a left hand into Takano's body.
Andreasson takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
Takano tried to counter with a leg kick but Andreasson avoided it.
Andreasson thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Andreasson 's knee.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andreasson. #T2#
Andreasson misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a head kick.
Andreasson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andreasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreasson.
Andreasson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreasson is looking to land body kicks.
Andreasson tried to score with a low kick but Takano checks it.
Andreasson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Andreasson misses with a left hand
and Andreasson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andreasson.
Andreasson throws a sloppy head kick
and Takano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andreasson throws a head kick that misses.
Andreasson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTakano.
Andreasson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andreasson throws a sloppy head kick
and Takano counters with an outside leg kick.
Andreasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Andreasson looks to move away, Takano throws a big counter combo but Andreasson just gets out of the way.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreasson jabs Takano to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Andreasson misses with a hook to the body
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
Andreasson throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
And Takano counters with a quick kick to the body but Andreasson blocks it.
Takano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andreasson scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreasson misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andreasson connects with a body shot that sends Takano's belly button to the back.
Andreasson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bestar Andreasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Andreasson throws a sloppy body shot
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Andreasson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andreasson throws a push kick but Takano slaps the foot to one side.
Andreasson throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
It looked like Takano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreasson misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andreasson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson misses with a body shot.
Andreasson misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreasson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takano counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Andreasson throws a body kick that misses
and Takano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreasson misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Takano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Andreasson throws a lazy body kick
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
Andreasson looks for the body kick but Takano saw that one coming.
Andreasson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takano is out of range and Andreasson settles back down.
Takano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andreasson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andreasson 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 Takano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andreasson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
Andreasson throws a front kick aimed at Takano's knee but Takano avoids it well.
A head kick by Andreasson misses
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Andreasson was not able to check.
Takano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andreasson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTakano.
Takano avoids the head kick by Andreasson.
Takano avoids the head kick by Andreasson.
Takano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andreasson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andreasson misses with a leg kick
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Andreasson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Andreasson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Andreasson.
Andreasson misses the jab.
Takano slips under a jab.
As Andreasson backs away, Takano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andreasson throws a head kick that misses
and Takano counters with a right hand to the body.
Andreasson misses the body punch
and Takano counters with an outside leg kick.
Andreasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bestar Andreasson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Andreasson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takano is out of range and Andreasson settles back down.
Takano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andreasson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andreasson misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andreasson misses with a wild body shot.
As Andreasson backs away, Takano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takano avoids the head kick by Andreasson.
Andreasson takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Takano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Andreasson.
It looked like Takano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andreasson.
Andreasson scoring well with a low kick there.

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 Yoshi Takano.
Well Andreasson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bestar Andreasson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bestar Andreasson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 91 Gaetz vs Tuala
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
John throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Takano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takano fails to land with a series of punches.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
John misses with a head kick.
John connects with an inside leg kick.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takano.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano is looking to counter punch.
John lands a body shot. #T1#
John digs a good body shot into Takano's ribs.
Takano throws a leg kick
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
John lands a big uppercut and Takano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Takano looks OK. John waves Takano back to his feet!#ROC2#
Takano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
John pounces like a tiger and cracks Takano with a vicious hook! Takano is down but not out! John follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott John!
A victorious Scott John thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Takano moves into the clinch.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugøn's elbow.
Takano working aggressively here.
Maugøn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Takano blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Maugøn is working Takano over against the cage.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maugøn fails to land. #T1#
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Takano.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Takano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maugøn lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
Takano lands a body shot.
Maugøn lands a left hand.
Takano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maugøn or not.
Maugøn throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Takano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards. #BC2#
Takano breaks from the clinch.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it. #T2#
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maugøn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Takano misses with a low kick as Maugøn jumps back.
Brak Maugøn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takano. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Maugøn there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Maugøn blocks a low kick nicely.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Takano. #T3#
Takano lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Maugøn misses its intended target.
Takano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takano lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takano misses the target.
Maugøn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Takano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maugøn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
Takano misses with a low kick.
Takano swinging wildly here. #CL#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Maugøn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugøn blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Maugøn avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshi Takano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Takano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takano misses with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maugøn lands a two punch combo.
Maugøn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maugøn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maugøn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Maugøn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takano throws a chopping leg kick but Maugøn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maugøn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takano scrambles back to his feet.
Takano misses with an uppercut
and Maugøn counters with a low kick, right behind Takano 's knee.
Takano throws an off balance right hand
and Maugøn counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Maugøn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into Takano's ribs.#CL2#
Takano moves into range and clinches up with Maugøn.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugøn avoids it.
Takano tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maugøn's efforts to push away.
Maugøn lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takano.
Takano lands a body shot. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugøn.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maugøn blocks a body shot from Takano.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano stalling in the clinch but Maugøn improves position.
Maugøn is leaning against Takano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage.
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maugøn up against the cage.
Maugøn scores with a hook to the body.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Takano. #T4#
Maugøn lands a left hand.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Takano.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takano misses with some punches.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a body punch.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brak Maugøn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Takano's cut.
That's time! Maugøn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maugøn throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Takano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Takano.
Maugøn throws out a leg kick but Takano moves out of range and Maugøn only half commits.
Takano feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Maugøn lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maugøn digs a good body shot into Takano's ribs.
Takano throws an overhand right that lands on Maugøn's shoulder, as Maugøn tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A big right from Maugøn misses.
Takano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Takano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takano down.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a front kick aimed at Takano's knee but Takano avoids it well.
Maugøn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maugøn walks into a straight right hand from Takano.#T2#
Maugøn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takano.
Takano checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takano! But no joy.
Takano looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Maugøn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maugøn lands the left hand.#T3#
Maugøn takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Takano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Maugøn.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Takano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Maugøn.
Maugøn cracks the inside of Takano's front leg.
Maugøn throws a body kick that misses
and Takano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Maugøn thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Takano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takano counters with a good, hard body kick but Maugøn shrugs it off.
Takano slips a jab and a cross from Maugøn.
Takano tries a quick counter leg kick but Maugøn is wise to it.
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!
Takano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into Takano's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brak Maugøn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maugøn 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brak Maugøn!
Brak Maugøn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Grace blocks a leg kick.
Grace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takano.
Takano misses with a straight right.
Takano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grace if he has to take too many more of those.
Grace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grace is looking to score with low kicks.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Grace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takano lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Grace misses.
Jab from Takano.#CUT2#
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
Grace scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano misses with a straight right. #T1#
Takano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grace is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Takano closes the distance and pushes Grace back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Grace as the two fighters clinch.
Grace struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Grace.
Takano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grace.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grace.
Grace lands a nice uppercut.
Takano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takano blocks a body shot from Grace.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grace tries a body shot but Takano blocks it. #T2#
Grace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Grace struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grace.
Grace prevents a body shot from Takano.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grace's elbow.
Takano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Grace.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grace working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Grace.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grace.#T3#
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Takano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace misses with a punch to the body.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grace prevents a body shot from Takano.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace prevents Takano from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Grace avoids the damage to the body.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grace scores with a shoulder strike.
Grace tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano controlling the action here for a moment.
Grace pushes Takano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grace throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Grace blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grace.
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!
Grace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Grace lands a left hand.
Takano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Grace.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano lands with a right to the head.
Takano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grace up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Lee Grace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Lee Grace's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Grace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grace throws a right and a left that Takano avoids nicely.
Grace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grace misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Grace's head coaches at Assface Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Grace.#ROC#
Takano is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Takano. That's going to slow Grace down.
Takano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano keeps the fight on the outside.
Earl Lee Grace is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Grace gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Takano is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Lee Grace!

Event: ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1#
Dibley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano connects with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Dibley
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Dibley was not able to check.
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dibley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takano feints a counter leg kick.
Takano lands a front kick.
Dibley lands a jab to Takano's midsection.
Dibley misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takano connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Duane Dibley has been cut.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Dibley is looking to counter punch.
Takano misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Dibley.
Takano tries to clinch there but Dibley circles away. #T1#
Dibley with a hook.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dibley throws out the jab.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Dibley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takano momentarily.
Dibley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dibley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dibley moves forwards but Takano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dibley connects with an inside leg kick.
Dibley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takano is looking to clinch.
Takano throws a low kick but Dibley moves out of range easily.
Duane Dibley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dibley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dibley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dibley misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dibley misses with an uppercut.
Takano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dibleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dibley.
Dibley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takano avoids it.
Dibley tries to move into range but Takano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dibley.
A low kick from Dibley misses
and Takano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Dibley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dibley misses with a leg kick
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dibley takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Dibley misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with an inside leg kick.
Dibley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dibley is breathing heavily.
Dibley misses with the body kick
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dibley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takano stuns Dibley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takano lands with an overhand left.
Dibley drops his hands momentarily and Takano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dibley tries to land a front kick but Takano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Dibley moved away.
Takano throws a low kick, looking for Dibley's leg but Dibley calmly moves out of range.
Takano slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takano checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano scores with a shot to the body.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dibley's sensitive parts.
Dibley takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Dibley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dibley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dibley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duane Dibley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takano throws a body punch but Dibley moves out of range.
Dibley connects with the punch.
Dibley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Takano.
Dibley lands with a straight right. Takano didn't see that one coming.
Takano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dibley will feel that in the morning.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dibley.#T1#
Dibley scores with a nice body kick.
Dibley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Takano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Dibley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takano can pounce on him.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Takano scores with a nice strike.
Dibley misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Dibley moved away.
Takano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dibley.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibley walks into a straight right hand from Takano.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Dibley blocks the body kick.
Dibley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
Dibley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Dibley's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dibley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takano feints and then cracks Dibley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dibley down. #T3#
Dibley misses with a low kick.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Dibley tries to keep at a distance but Takano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dibley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takano tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
Takano misses with the head strike.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dibley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibley.
Dibley is trying to push Takano away but Takano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibley backwards.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dibley managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.#T4#
Takano scores with a shot to the side of Dibley's head.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Dibley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibleys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
Takano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dibley blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Takano. #CUT2#
Duane Dibley's cut is getting worse.
Takano lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Takano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takano scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dibley breaks from the clinch.
Dibley scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duane Dibley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dibley lands with a shot to the body.
Dibley's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dibley staying out of range there.
Dibley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dibley walks into a jab.
Dibley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dibley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano scores with a body shot.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takano slips a jab from Dibley.
Dibley works Takano's body with a nice hook.
Dibley misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Dibley misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Dibley 's knee.
Dibley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dibley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dibley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dibley.
Dibley connects with a leg kick. Takano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dibley misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a nice leg kick.
Takano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dibley swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dibley blocks it well.
Dibley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duane Dibley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dibley takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dibley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Takano clinches up with Dibley and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibley.
Takano misses with the head strike.
Takano pushes Dibley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibley's elbow.
Dibley blocks a body shot from Takano.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Takano stalls.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibley's elbow.
Dibley can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Dibley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dibley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano is leaning against Dibley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takano working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dibley.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dibley backwards.
Takano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibley backwards.
Dibley blocks a body shot from Takano.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibley.
Dibley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takano lands a shoulder strike.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Takano.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano cracks Dibley with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
Takano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dibley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Dibley controls the action.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dibley blocks it with crossed arms.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takano 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
A very excited looking Yoshi Takano 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.
Duane Dibley was interviewed post fight and said 'It's stolen my cool, it's taken all my style. I need a mirror.'.

Event: ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reign is out of range.
Reign scores with a leg kick.
Takano drops his hands momentarily and Reign takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reign 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.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reign throws a leg kick but Takano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reign tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takano is able to avoid easily.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Reign slips under a jab from Takano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign thuds his right hand into Takano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Takano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking. #T1#
Reign avoids a kick to the body.
And Reign counters with a quick kick to the body but Takano blocks it.
Reign misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reign.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reign.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Reign's torso.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Reign avoids the body shot from Takano.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reign throws out the jab.
Reign throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reign has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reign throws a leg kick but Takano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Reign. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
Reign with a hook.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Takano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Reign.
Takano with a hook.
Takano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Reign misses. #T3#
Reign misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Reign 's knee.
Takano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takano. That did some damage!
Takano avoids the body shot from Reign.
Reign scores with a hook.
A big left from Reign misses.
Reign throws a head kick but Takano moves out of range.
Takano is trying to counter with his kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
Reign misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Takano.
Reign looks for the body kick but Takano saw that one coming.
Takano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reign throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takano doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Reign throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
Reign thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Reign was not able to check.
Reign scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign missing with a left hand there. Takano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reign tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Takano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reign misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a solid body kick.
Reign paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takano takes one on the button.
Reign misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reign throws a combination that misses
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Reign was not able to check.
Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reign's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign 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#
Reign feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takano's calf.
Reign takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Reign throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reign rather than just go for the knockout.
Takano dodges the punch combination from Reign.
Reign takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Takano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reign has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reign is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reign displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Reign misses with a jab to the body
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takano throws out a loose jab but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Takano looks for the body kick but Reign saw that one coming.
Reign throwing a counter right hand but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano fakes the leg kick and cracks Reign in the body.
Titan Reign is winning the standup battle so far.
Reign takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reign takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reign keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign checks a low kick from Takano.
Takano walks into a stiff left hand from Reign.
That kick from Reign tenderised Takano's leg. Takano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reign misses with a kick to the body.
Reign throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takano thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano tries a low kick but Reign avoids it.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reign.
Takano lands a jab to Reign's midsection.
Reign misses with a head kick.
Takano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reign gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takano.
Takano connects with a body shot.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Takano motions for Reign to come forward. Takano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reign drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Takano wants to clinch up but Reign keeps it at a distance.
Takano is looking to score with low kicks.
Reign misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reign's calf.
Reign jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reign blocks it well.
Reign's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Reign misses with a double jab.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Takano tries to land a front kick but Reign steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Reign wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takano checks it well. #T4#
Reign lands a leg kick that knocks Takano off balance momentarily.
Takano cracks the inside of Reign's front leg.
Reign throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takano.
Reign misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a left to the body.
Takano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign is looking to land body kicks.
Takano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reign finds it's way round the side to connect with Takano's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano blocks the body kick.
Reign throws a leg kick
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Reign.
Takano checks a leg kick.
Reign is looking to slow Takano down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign misses the body punch
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
Reign throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
After winning the bout, Yoshi Takano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Titan Reign was interviewed post fight and said 'fucking auto flights are killing me every fight lol'.

Event: ABW 164 Bhullar - Harutyunyan
Date: Sep 27, 2018

#R1#
Potter throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter moves out of range as Takano throws a body kick.
Potter tries to land a front kick but Takano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Potter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takano dips to his left and cracks Potter with an uppercut!
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Potter scores with a jab.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
And Potter counters with a quick kick to the body but Takano blocks it.
Takano scores with a punch to the head.
Takano takes one to the side of the head.
Takano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Takano throws a chopping leg kick but Potter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Potter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Potter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
Takano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Takano responds with a good body kick, but Potter manages to step out the way in time.
Potter lands the left hand.
Takano misses with a hook to the body
and Potter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Takano backs away, Potter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takano takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Potter lands with a hook. Takano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Potter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takano takes a step back to recover.
Takano looks winded!
Takano throws a push kick but Potter slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Potter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Takano! Potter dives in looking to finish! Takano is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Potter!
After the fight, Jack Potter 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.

Event: ABW 155 Blackblood - Kai
Date: Aug 23, 2018

#R1#
Harutyunyan misses with an uppercut.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
Takano throws a lazy uppercut
and Harutyunyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tigran Harutyunyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano thows a leg kick but Harutyunyan checks it
and Harutyunyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harutyunyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harutyunyan lands a head shot.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harutyunyan.
A lazy left from Harutyunyan finds it's target.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harutyunyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Harutyunyan looks to land a left hand but Takano moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Harutyunyan lands a left and a right that send Takano crashing to the mat, dazed. Harutyunyan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Takano is rocked!#T1#
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harutyunyan.
Takano is still on wobbly legs! Can Harutyunyan finish him?
Takano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takano throws a lazy uppercut
and Harutyunyan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tigran Harutyunyan!
Tigran Harutyunyan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 148 Takano - Gonza
Date: Jul 26, 2018

#R1#
Gonza scores with a jab.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Gonza connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gonza misses. #KD2#
Gonza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takano sprawling to the canvas! Takano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonza finish him?! #ROC2#
Takano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonza's calf.
Takano throws an overhand right that lands on Gonza's shoulder, as Gonza tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takano.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Gonza. Beautiful body shot.
Gonza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Takano does no damage. #T1##KD2#
Gonza sends Takano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gonza is motioning to the referee to let Takano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Takano misses with a left hand
and Gonza counters with a crisp right that sends Takano to the canvas! Gonza follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Captain Gonza misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 140 Reign - Takano
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1#
Reign tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign cracks the inside of Takano's front leg.
Reign jabs Takano right on the nose. Takano blinks but takes it well.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
Takano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Takano throws a right hand that misses
and Reign counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Reign.
Nice uppercut there from Reign.
Reign connects with a looping right hand.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Reign's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Reign catches Takano right on the button with a cross.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reign darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign cracks Takano with an open hand slap.#T1#
Takano swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Reign misses its target.
Takano looks to throw a body kick
and Reign counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reign's knee momentarily.
Reign lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takano swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
Reign was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reign throws a leg kick that misses.
Takano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reign takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reign blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano misses with a low kick.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Takano with a jab.
Takano thows a body kick. Reign tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reign is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Takano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Takano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takano. Reign shrugs it off though.
Takano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takano stuns Reign with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Takano slips under a jab from Reign.
Takano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reign scores with a head kick.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Reign looks for the body kick but Takano saw that one coming. #T3#
Reign moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by Takano.
Takano connects with a leg kick. Reign looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reign checks it well.
Takano wants to slow Reign down by chopping away at his legs.
Reign misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely.
Takano throws a hook but Reign avoids it easily.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Takano scores with a shot to the body.
Takano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reign rather than just go for the knockout.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Reign is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takano is looking to slow Reign down with leg kicks.
A big left from Reign misses.
Reign tries to land a body kick
and Takano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Takano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Reign on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Takano.
Reign with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takano to score with a decent uppercut.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Reign.
Reign keeps Takano at a distance using the push kick.
Takano delivers a nice body kick.
Reign takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reign will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Takano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takano drops Reign with a big left hand! Reign is injured, injured bad! Takano jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Yoshi Takano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 132 Potter - Reign
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1#
Takano lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Suck it has been cut.
Takano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before it has time to react.
it ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Takano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
it lands an overhand right.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt it.
Takano delivers a nice body kick.
Takano slips a straight right by it.
That kick from Takano tenderised it's leg. it is trying to keep his angry face on.
it is looking to land body kicks.
Takano throws the left hand but it avoids the punch easily.
it scores with a sloppy right hand. Takano should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano swings for the body but it moves out of range.
Takano throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
it misses the body punch
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but it moves away.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from it.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takano avoids the body shot from it.
Takano throwing a counter right hand but it manages to avoid it.
Takano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Takano tenderised it's leg. it is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. it looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
it misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
it looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
A jab from Takano finds it's way through it's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Takano connects with a leg kick. it looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takano lands a jab to it's midsection.
Takano misses with a jab to the body
and it counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
it takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takano throws a wild body kick that it sees coming a mile off.
it replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takano blocks it well.
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Takano lands a right hook to the body.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
it misses the shot to the body.
Takano swings for the body but it moves out of range.
it swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takano throws a low kick but it moves out of range easily.
it misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Takano lands a leg kick that knocks it off balance momentarily.
it's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Takano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takano looks to land a body kick but it moved away.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
it misses with a body shot. #T4#
Takano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takano misses with a wild body shot.
it needs to keep his hands up - Takano had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
That has opened up Suck it's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
it fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takano scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by it.
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but it was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
it darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
it misses with a punch to the body.
it struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suck it's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A cross from Takano lands.
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
it moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takano is looking to wear down it with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
it pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and it has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takano.
Takano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Yoshi Takano is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
it tried to score with a low kick but Takano checks it.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that it can do to turn this around?
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent it stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
it has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
it is breathing heavily.
Takano connects with a looping right hand.
it has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of it's head.
it misses with a hook to the body
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano connects with a leg kick. it looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
it on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
it is rocked!
Takano thumps it with a low kick.
it is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
it has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takano.
Takano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Takano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into it's torso.
Takano weaves into range and cracks it right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! it goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Takano is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
Our winner, Yoshi Takano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 123 McGettigan - Lopez
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1#
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takano. Tymonowicz shrugs it off though.
Tymonowicz misses with a hook.
Takano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tymonowicz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Takano moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tymonowicz. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tymonowicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tymonowicz manages to avoid it.
Tymonowicz misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tymonowicz thinking.
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!
Takano looks for the body kick but Tymonowicz saw that one coming.
Tymonowicz throws a series of punches but Takano avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Takano tests Tymonowicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Takano throws a body punch but Tymonowicz moves out of range.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tymonowicz.
A shot to the liver by Takano. Beautiful body shot.
Tymonowicz throws a low kick but Takano moves out of range easily.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Takano moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takano throws a front kick that sends Tymonowicz stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
Takano misses with a body kick.#T2#
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Takano scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tymonowicz throws a wild body kick that Takano sees coming a mile off.
Tymonowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Tymonowicz does no damage.
Takano throws a leg kick but Tymonowicz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tymonowicz misses with the body kick
and Takano counters with a nice body shot.
Tymonowicz throws a body kick that misses
and Takano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tymonowicz is breathing heavily.
Takano scores with a spinning back kick!
Takano with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Takano lands with a nice body kick.
Tymonowicz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takano catches Tymonowicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Takano.#ROC2#
Tymonowicz is rocked!
Takano shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tymonowicz takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Takano sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tymonowicz bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
A victorious Yoshi Takano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018

#R1#
Hoi tries to clinch there but Takano circles away.
Hoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Takano misses.
Hoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takano.
Hoi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Hoi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hoi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoi preventing the sweep.
Takano pulls Hoi in to control the position.
Takano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoi throws a strike but Takano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hoi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoi, not yet.
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!#SUB#
Hoi has his foot on Takano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takano works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hoi is looking to sweep but instead, Takano has passed into half guard.
Hoi trying to get back to full guard but Takano takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hoi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoi can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takano controlling his opponent.
Hoi is desperately trying to improve his position but Takano has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hoi is squirming around, avoiding Takano's attempts to control the action.
Takano controlling from the full mount.
Hoi regains half guard.
Hoi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takano tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hoi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Hoi working for submissions but it's allowed Takano to get to half guard. #SUB#
Hoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoi wants to control but Takano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takano prevents Hoi from improving his position.#SUB#
Hoi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takano pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Hoi can't escape the position.
Hoi is working hard here to advance position.
Takano looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takano avoids the attempt from Hoi to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Takano misses the shot to the body.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano counters with a body kick.
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoi is just out of range.
Hoi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takano sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Takano misses.
Takano misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Takano.
Takano connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoi scrambles back to his feet.
Hoi wants to land a leg kick but Takano is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takano but Takano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Takano. That snapped Hoi's head back. #T1#
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
Takano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yoshi Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hoi moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoi.
Hoi is trying to drag Takano to the mat but Takano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoi is trying to pull guard but Takano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pina Colada Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoi tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi just leaning against Takano, taking a breather.
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down.
Takano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
Takano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoi loads up on a big right hand but Takano slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takano defends well and Hoi ends up having to push Takano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
Takano thuds a left hand into Hoi's body.
Hoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Hoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick from Takano.#KD2#
Takano lands a big head kick that sends Hoi tumbling to the mat! Takano takes a step backwards and waves Hoi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hoi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takano. Hoi shrugs it off though.
Hoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takano.
Takano cracks the inside of Hoi's front leg.
Hoi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takano.
A combination from Hoi does no damage. #T4#
Hoi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Hoi 's knee.
Takano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshi Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Takano as he connects with a hook.
Hoi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takano scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takano tries to land a front kick but Hoi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano is looking to slow Hoi down with leg kicks.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Takano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Hoi goes for a double leg but Takano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takano continues to drive forward.
Hoi misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Hoi was not able to check.
Takano throws a good cross that connects.
Takano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoi if he has to take too many more of those.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takano scores with a push kick.
Takano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takano cracks a nice hook into Hoi's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Takano cracks Hoi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Takano finish him?
Oh Hoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Takano thuds his shin into the meat of Hoi's side.
Hoi seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoi rather than just go for the knockout.
Takano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
Donk. Takano catches Hoi right on the button with a cross.
Takano digs a good hook to Hoi's body.
Hoi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takano. Hoi shrugs it off though.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takano scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pina Colada Hoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Takano throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hoi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 105 De Lange - Meat Boy
Date: Feb 08, 2018

#R1#
Gelfen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelfen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takano counters with a right hand to the body.
Gelfen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takano takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Gelfen is predictable there
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano defending well as Gelfen loads up on a big left hand.
Takano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Takano looks to move away, Gelfen throws a big counter combo but Takano just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Takano scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Takano lands a nice shot that snaps Gelfen's head back.
Takano misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Takano finds it's target.#T1#
Gelfen tries to clinch there but Takano circles away.
Takano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gelfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gelfen.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
Gelfen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gelfen somewhat.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Takano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takano tries to score with a low kick but Gelfen moves his leg out of the way.
Gelfen throws an off balance right hand
and Takano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takano connects with a jab.
Takano checks a low kick from Gelfen.#T2#
Gelfen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takano! But no joy.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gelfen momentarily.
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!
Takano takes a swing at Gelfen's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Takano scores with a four punch combination!
Gelfen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Gelfen throws a combination. Takano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gelfen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takano is able to avoid easily.
Gelfen swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gelfen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
Takano moves out of range of the leg kick from Gelfen.#T3#
Takano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gelfen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takano feints and then cracks Gelfen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gelfen down.
Takano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gelfen. That did some damage!
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gelfen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelfen at a distance.
Takano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gelfen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A bone on bone clash there as Takano blocks the leg kick. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Takano blocks the low kick.
Takano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano misses with a straight left.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Takano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Takano. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Takano.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a thumping low kick.
Gelfen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Takano lands a big head kick that sends Gelfen tumbling to the mat! Takano takes a step backwards and waves Gelfen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano feints and then cracks Gelfen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gelfen down.
Takano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD2#
Takano lands a big right hand that sends Gelfen crashing to the mat! Takano stays standing though and waves Gelfen back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gelfen is rocked!
Takano digs a good hook to Gelfen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takano lands a right hook to the body.
Gelfen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takano cracks the inside of Gelfen's front leg.
Takano checks a low kick from Gelfen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takano. That's going to slow Gelfen down.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick from Gelfen.
Yoshi Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takano. That's going to slow Gelfen down.
Gelfen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takano lands a jab.
Gelfen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Takano.#T1#
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Takano. Beautiful body shot.
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gelfen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Takano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gelfen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski
Date: Jan 16, 2018

#R1#
Takano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Takano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takano staying out of range there.
Toten lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toten is out of range.
Toten lands with an uppercut that bounces Takano off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Takano misses.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toten.
Toten moves away from the strike by Takano.
Toten throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Toten takes the fight into the clinch.
Takano prevents a body shot from Toten.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Totens head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toten scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Toten misses with the head strike.
Toten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano scores a nice knee to the body.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano lands a shot to the body.
Takano takes a shot to the head.
Toten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toten in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toten is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Takano. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takano.
Toten throws a jab when Takano was well out of range.
Takano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Toten looks to land a combination but Takano avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takano. #T2#
Takano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toten is out of range and Takano settles back down.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Toten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toten avoids the body shot from Takano.
Takano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Toten will feel that in the morning.
Toten misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takano.
Toten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takano throws a leg kick but Toten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toten's corner calls for a 1-2. Toten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toten moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
An attempted straight right counter from Toten misses the target.
Takano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toten.
Toten appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Takano clobbers Toten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Toten.#CL#
Toten clinches with his opponent.
Takano lands a shot to the body.
Toten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takano.
The referee calls for Takano to work.
Toten throws a head punch that misses.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toten's elbow.
Takano is looking to control Toten's arms but Toten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takano has his back to the cage.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Totens head.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Toten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toten blocks an uppercut.
Toten fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Toten scores with a hook to the body.
Toten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toten throws a head punch that misses.
Takano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Toten up against the cage.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Toten.
Toten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toten throws a head punch that misses.
Takano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toten is defending well for now.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Takano takes a shot to the head.
Toten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshi Takano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Toten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toten loads up on a big right hand but Takano slips the punch.
Takano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toten with a body shot.
Takano misses with a left hand
and Toten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takano wants to slow Toten down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Toten has Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Takano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Toten misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Toten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takano throws a low kick, looking for Toten's leg but Toten calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toten!
Toten wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takano lands a slapping body shot.
Toten moves out of range as Takano strikes.
Toten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Takano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Toten.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toten. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toten moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Toten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Takano misses.
Toten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toten throws the left hand but Takano avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Toten.
Takano throws a body shot but no joy.
Toten digs a good hook to Takano's body. #T2#
Toten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Toten has knocked Takano down with a huge combo! Toten steps away and waves a wobbly Takano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Takano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Toten darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Takano digs a right hand into Toten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toten's gas tank.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toten working aggressively here.
Toten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toten struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Takano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Toten throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Wolfhelm Toten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Takano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toten.
Takano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takano is looking to control Toten's arms but Toten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takano has his back to the cage.
Takano prevents a body shot from Toten.
Toten misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Takano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takano can do to turn this around?
Toten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toten looks to land a left hand but Takano moved out of range nicely.
Takano misses with the body kick
and Toten counters with a stiff right hand.
Toten's corner calls for a 1-2. Toten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takano is still on wobbly legs! Can Toten finish him?
Nice body punch from Takano.
Takano seems to have recovered his senses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toten checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Toten misses the target.
Takano lands a nice looking body kick.
Wolfhelm Toten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Toten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toten just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano misses with a looping left.#T4#
Toten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toten wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toten moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Toten moved away.
Toten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takano throws a leg kick
and Toten counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Takano tries to keep at a distance but Toten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano tries to work over Toten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toten lands a shot to the body.
Toten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toten backwards.
Toten has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfhelm Toten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Toten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toten connects with a jab.
Toten tests Takano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toten misses with an uppercut. Takano saw that one coming.
Wolfhelm Toten is winning the standup battle so far.
Toten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
Takano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toten throws a hook to the side of Takano's head but Takano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toten misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toten throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Takano slips under a jab from Toten.
Takano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toten doesn't seem bothered though.
Toten throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Toten lands a jab-cross combination.
Takano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toten misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toten misses with a straight left.
A jab from Toten misses.
Toten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toten moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Toten misses its target.
Toten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takano misses the shot to the body.
Takano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toten rather than just go for the knockout.
Toten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.#T2#
A jab from Toten misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano misses with a looping right.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
Takano lands with a hook. Toten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takano defending well as Toten loads up on a big left hand.
Toten misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with a left and a right that stings Toten.
Toten misses with a looping right.
Takano avoids the body shot from Toten.
Toten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toten on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Toten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Toten connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Takano misses with a leg kick
and Toten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Toten misses with a double jab.
Takano throws a leg kick but Toten checks it.
Toten throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
Toten wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Takano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Toten finds it's way through Takano's defenses.
Takano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Toten connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
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!
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toten.
Toten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takano.
Takano misses with a low kick as Toten jumps back.
Toten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takano throws an overhand right that lands on Toten's shoulder, as Toten tries to avoid the shot.
Takano avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Toten drops Takano with a beautiful combination! Takano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toten is looking for the KO!
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Toten.
Takano throws a leg kick but Toten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toten missing with a left hand there. Takano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toten throws out the jab.
Takano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfhelm Toten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfhelm Toten!

Event: ABW 88 Tektas - O'Byrne
Date: Dec 12, 2017

#R1#
Bengtsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and clinches.
Takano controlling the action here for a moment.
Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Takano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bengtsson tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takano works on Bengtsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bengtsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bengtsson - that landed with a thud.
Bengtsson misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Takano. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Bengtsson has been cut.
Takano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengtsson.
Bengtsson blocks a body shot from Takano. #T1#
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Takano.
Bengtsson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengtsson.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Takano as the two fighters clinch.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takano lands a nice uppercut.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Takano tries a body shot but Bengtsson blocks it.
Takano blocking some punches.
Takano avoiding damage.
Takano pushes Bengtsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Takano prevents a body shot from Bengtsson. #BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano feints and then cracks Bengtsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bengtsson down.
Bengtsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down.
Takano keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Takano's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bengtsson's sensitive parts.
Bengtsson wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Takano moves away
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson wants to clinch but Takano slips to the side
and Takano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bengtsson looks to clinch
letting Takano counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bengtsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takano lands a body punch.
Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Bengtsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Takano pushes Bengtsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bengtsson looks winded!#T3#
Takano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bengtsson tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Bengtsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano stalls.
Takano blocks a body shot from Bengtsson. #BC#
Takano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bengtsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takano lunges at Bengtsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bengtsson's hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Eddy Bengtsson's cut even more.
Takano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bengtsson really felt that one!
Bengtsson wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Bengtsson moves in looking to clinch but Takano pushes him off.
Takano lands a nice looking body shot.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bengtsson rushes Takano and presses him up against the cage.
Takano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengtsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano lands a shoulder strike.
Takano landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Takano. #ROC#
Bengtsson is rocked!
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bengtsson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bengtsson drops to his knees and Takano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
A victorious Yoshi Takano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 79 Murhaa - Pi Fian
Date: Nov 09, 2017

#R1#
Takano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ure looks winded!
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takano.
Takano scores with a jab to the head.
Takano scores with a body shot.
Ure ducks right into an uppercut from Takano.
Takano throws a front kick that sends Ure stumbling back into the cage.
Ure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ure there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Takano tenderised Ure's leg. Ure is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takano throws a good cross that connects.
Takano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ure's head.#T1#
Ure has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takano finds it's way round the side to connect with Ure's head. #ROC#
Ure is rocked!
Takano throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Takano's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ure up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Takano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ure's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
A victorious Yoshi Takano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017

#R1#
Takano is looking to score with low kicks.
Takano lands a nice hook to McBreezer's body. McBreezer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
McBreezer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takano misses with a knee strike.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBreezer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBreezer's elbow.
McBreezer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McBreezer struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
McBreezer can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
McBreezer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takano misses with a knee to the head.
Takano scores with a shot to the side of McBreezer's head.
Takano misses with a knee to the head.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
McBreezer misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBreezer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBreezer is trying to break free.
McBreezer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
McBreezer breaks the clinch.
We've been told by McBreezer's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBreezer tries a head kick but it misses.
McBreezer looks to land a left hand but Takano moved out of range nicely.
McBreezer staying out of range there.
Takano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McBreezer scores with a jab to the body.
Takano lands a nice looking body shot.
Takano throws a body punch but McBreezer moves out of range. #KD#
McBreezer lands a big head kick that sends Takano tumbling to the mat! McBreezer takes a step backwards and waves Takano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Takano is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBreezer avoids a kick to the body.
Takano is still on wobbly legs! Can McBreezer finish him?
Takano tries to land a front kick but McBreezer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takano seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as McBreezer blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McBreezer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
A punch lands to the side of Takano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McBreezer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Takano responds with a good body kick, but McBreezer manages to step out the way in time.
McBreezer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McBreezer throws a lazy head kick
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
McBreezer is looking to chop away at Takano's legs.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBreezer. #KD#
McBreezer cracks Takano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McBreezer finish him? #CL#
McBreezer pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Takano blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from McBreezer.
McBreezer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takano has him pressed against the cage.
Takano just leaning against McBreezer, taking a breather.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBreezer's elbow. #T3#
Takano blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McBreezer.
McBreezer lands with a light punch inside.
Takano misses with a knee strike.
McBreezer lands with a short shot to the head.
McBreezer digs a right hand underneath Takano's ribcage. Takano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takano looks winded!
McBreezer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takano.
Takano blocks a body shot from McBreezer.
McBreezer can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
A shot in the inside from McBreezer.
Takano misses with some punches.
McBreezer misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBreezer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
McBreezer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
McBreezer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takano thuds a left hand into McBreezer's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBreezer looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.#T4#
McBreezer blocks a jab.
McBreezer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takano.
McBreezer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takano lands a jab to McBreezer's midsection.#KD#
McBreezer drops Takano with a beautiful combination! Takano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McBreezer is looking for the KO!
Takano is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. McBreezer just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Takano has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krease McBreezer!
Krease McBreezer retains his heavyweight title!
Krease McBreezer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 57 McBreezer - Bengtsson
Date: Aug 29, 2017

#R1#
Takano just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage.
Takano scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Machado has been cut.
Takano has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano blocking some punches.
Takano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Machado trying to control the position but instead, Takano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machado into the cage.
Takano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takano lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano. #T1#
Takano presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Takano works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano throws a front kick that sends Machado stumbling back into the cage.
Machado looks winded!#CL#
Takano moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Takano.
Takano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takano pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action. #BC#
Takano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takano stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Takano catches Machado right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Nice shot by Takano.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricardo Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Takano cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machado to stand back up!#CUT#
That has opened up Ricardo Machado's cut even more.
Nice jab there from Takano. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Machado circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Takano. Machado falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Takano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
A very excited looking Yoshi Takano 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.

Event: Angry Birds War 51
Date: Aug 08, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Biante darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Biante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biante moves to clinch but Takano breaks away
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Biante swings widly with a right hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Biante 's knee.
Biante misses with a body shot
and Biante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biante sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Biante looks winded!
Takano lands a body shot.
Biante ducks right into an uppercut from Takano.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bruce Biante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano digs a good hook to Biante's body.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biante takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Takano lands a big right hand that sends Biante crashing to the mat! Takano stays standing though and waves Biante back to his feet!
Takano and Biante are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Takano throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Biante into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Takano knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshi Takano!
An out of breath Yoshi Takano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 43 Randleman - Gelfen
Date: Jul 13, 2017

#R1#
McBreezer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takano throws a body punch but McBreezer moves out of range. #CL2#
McBreezer forces Takano back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takano lands with a cross.
McBreezer walks into a jab.
McBreezer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano throws a leg kick but McBreezer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McBreezer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
McBreezer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takano's head backwards.
Takano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McBreezer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Takano misses its intended target.
McBreezer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBreezer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBreezer cracks Takano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McBreezer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McBreezer throws a head kick that misses.
McBreezer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBreezer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBreezer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBreezer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBreezer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBreezer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takano cracks McBreezer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takano misses the shot to the body.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBreezer fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBreezer throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBreezer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McBreezer! #T2#
Takano tries to score with a low kick but McBreezer moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from McBreezer. Those never looked like landing.
McBreezer misses with a low kick as Takano jumps back.
McBreezer throws a jab when Takano was well out of range.
McBreezer throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
Takano takes one to the side of the head.
Takano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McBreezer staying out of range there.
McBreezer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krease McBreezer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano wants to land a leg kick but McBreezer is out of range.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McBreezer throws a head kick that misses
and Takano counters with a right hand to the body.
Takano cracks McBreezer with a good jab.
Takano moves out of range as McBreezer strikes.
McBreezer misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Takano checks a low kick from McBreezer.
A leg kick checked by McBreezer.
McBreezer misses the shot to the body.
Takano lands a nice looking kick to the body. McBreezer takes a step back to recover.
McBreezer looks winded!
McBreezer throws a head kick that misses
and Takano counters with a body kick.
Takano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McBreezer to the canvas! McBreezer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Takano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
Our winner, Yoshi Takano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Randleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Randleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Randleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Takano wants to control but Randleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randleman content to control rather than advance.
Takano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randleman.
Randleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randleman controlling the pace.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Takano is looking to improve his position.
Takano trying to hold on to Randleman's head to control him but Randleman postures up.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Takano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takano tries to get to full guard but Randleman has control of the leg.
Randleman working over Takano with some ground and pound. Takano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Randleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takano holds on and takes a little breather.
Randleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Randleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Randleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takano is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Randleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Takano has control of Randleman's left arm, preventing Randleman from doing any damage.
Takano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randleman.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yoshi Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takano with a hook.#T4#
Takano misses with a hook.
Takano misses with a body punch
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takano as he avoids it easily.
Randleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Takano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randleman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Randleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Takano tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randleman.
Takano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takano slaps away a takedown attempt from Randleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
That's time! Randleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Randleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randleman.
A little jabbing left from Takano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takano thumps Randleman with a low kick.
Takano swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takano's head.
Takano throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Randleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Takano throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Randleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takano!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Randleman trying to control the position but Takano is working away.
Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takano to see if he's OK.
Randleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Takano is being controlled here. #T1#
Takano tries to bench press Randleman off him but Randleman keeps the position.
Randleman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Randleman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Takano tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Randleman easily slips into full mount!
Takano is squirming around, avoiding Randleman's attempts to control the action.
Takano wants to hold on but Randleman pushes him away.
BOOM! Randleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Takano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takano tries to get to full guard but Randleman has control of the leg.
Randleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quinton Randleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randleman trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Takano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takano is refusing to be controlled, as Randleman sits in half guard.
Takano wants to get back to full guard.
Takano wants to control but Randleman is keeping busy.
Takano is controlling Randleman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takano is staying active underneath Randleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takano trying to control here.
Randleman working Takano over with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takano taking some punishment here, with Randleman in his half guard.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Randleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Randleman.
Takano trying to control but Randleman postures up.
Randleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randleman wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.
Takano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at . . .. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
Takano throws a leg kick #TD#
and Randleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takano controlling Randleman's posture.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Randleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano is trying to keep Randleman in close.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Takano is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up. #T1#
Randleman 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.
Randleman distracts Takano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takano's head.#SUB2#
Takano working for a triangle but Randleman defends it easily. #SUB2#
Takano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randleman chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takano's head.
Randleman distracts Takano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Takano has wrist control.
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Randleman is stalling in the full guard.
Takano working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Randleman postures up and lands a big shot to Takano's brow.
Randleman postures up.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takano is trying to keep Randleman in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takano throws a leg kick #TD#
and Randleman counters with a shoot takedown. Takano fights it but they end up in guard.
Randleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takano trying to keep a closed guard but Randleman is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Takano keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing.
Randleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randleman is pushing down on Takano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takano is fighting to maintain full guard but Randleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Takano is rocked!
Randleman throwing shots but Takano is blocking nicely.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Takano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randleman winds up and cracks Takano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randleman is out of range.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takano can do to turn this around?
Randleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takano circles away quickly and effectively.
Takano just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.#TD#
Randleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Randleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takano trying his best to control but Randleman has mounted him.
Randleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takano is still in real trouble! Can Randleman finish him?
Takano tries to hold on but Randleman pushes him away.
Randleman cracks Takano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Randleman lands a big shot to the head and Takano winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman is the new heavyweight champion!
Quinton Randleman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW Title Tournament SF 1
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Gamztkhanov with a poor takedown
letting Takano counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov has been cut.
Gamztkhanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gamztkhanov is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Takano Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gamztkhanov is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshi Takano!
An out of breath Yoshi Takano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 155 & 265
Date: May 04, 2017

#R1#
Takano cracks Freeling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Duke Freeling has been cut.
Takano throws an overhand right that lands on Freeling's shoulder, as Freeling tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Freeling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takano.
Takano connects with a crisp jab.
Takano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeling throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Takano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeling shoots in and drives through. Takano sprawls well.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
Takano jabs Freeling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takano cracks Freeling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Freeling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freeling avoids the body shot from Takano.
Freeling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Freeling throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Takano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Freeling! Takano lets Freeling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Takano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Takano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takano goes for a small jab and connects. Now Takano goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Freeling stumbles back but Takano runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Freeling to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Freeling will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Angry Birds War - Strike 3
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Mir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takano looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Takano circles away.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takano back to the cage. Mir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Mir rushes Takano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takano presses Mir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mir throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Mir misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano pushes Mir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mir is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Takano cracks Mir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mir to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Mir has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takano cracks the inside of Mir's front leg. #KD2#
Takano cracks Mir with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mir looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Takano finish him? #ROC2#
Mir is rocked!
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Mir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mir darts in trying to clinch
and Takano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mir thinking. #T1#
Mir drops his hands momentarily. Takano doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Mir staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Mir doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Total War 4 - Challengers
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Takano has knocked Alcacer down with a huge combo! Takano steps away and waves a wobbly Alcacer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Alcacer has been cut.
Alcacer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alcacer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Takano's head coaches at . . . that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcacer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alcacer misses with a body punch
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alcacer closes the distance and clinches.
Alcacer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD#
Takano drops Alcacer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Alcacer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Alcacer is rocked!
Takano prevents the takedown attempt.
Alcacer is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Alcacer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takano smiles and moves away.
Alcacer seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoshi Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Alcacer .
Takano circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Alcacer tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Takano wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Yoshi Takano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Total War 2 - Champions Rise
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Takano throws a low kick but Barney avoids it.
Barney scores with the left hand. Takano knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Barney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takano doesn't seem phased though.
Barney tries to clinch there but Takano circles away.
Barney lands with a shot to the body.
Takano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barney to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano lands a jab to the head.
Takano lands a nice looking body shot.
Takano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barney.
Barney misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Barney has been cut.
Barney misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Takano lands a nice looking body shot.
Takano keeps Barney at a distance using the push kick.
Takano walks into a stiff left hand from Barney.
Barney moves forwards but Takano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barney moves away from the strike by Takano.
Barney throwing a counter right hand but Takano manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Barney misses its intended target.
Takano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barney moves away.
Takano doesn't manage to clinch there - Barney circles away.
Takano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano looks to land a combination but Barney avoids it well.
Barney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Takano misses with a shot to the body
and Barney counters with a straight right hand.
Barney misses with a combination #CL2#
and Takano moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takano pushes Barney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barney throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Takano is trying to push Barney away but Barney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barney misses with some punches.
Takano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Takano misses with a punch on the inside.
Barney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takano lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Barney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barney takes a shot to the head.
Barney looking to stall.
Takano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takano lands an uppercut.
Takano looking to throw knees to the head but Barney is blocking nicely.
Barney blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Takano.
Takano tries a body shot but Barney blocks it.
Barney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanos head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano working aggressively here.
Barney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barney misses with a body punch.
Barney scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Barney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takano's elbow.
Barney has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barney pushes Takano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano controlling the action here for a moment.
Barney misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barney tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Barney fails to land.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Barney.
Barney throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Barney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takano lands with a hook. Barney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
Barney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.#CL#
Barney moves into the clinch.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barney throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano gets through Barney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Takano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barney avoids it.
The referee calls for Barney to work.
Barney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barney tries to work over Takano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barney misses with a punch on the inside.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Barney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano letting Barney take a breather here.
Barney tries to stall but Takano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Barney.
Takano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Barney.
Barney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
A combination from Barney does no damage.
Barney sets himself, and Takano steps forward looking for the clinch! Barney avoids it this time.
Takano misses with a low kick. #T2#
Takano lands with a cross.
Takano jabs Barney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takano lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Takano drives through and clinches with Barney against the cage.
Takano looking to throw knees to the head but Barney is blocking nicely.
Barney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barney blocks an uppercut.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barney misses with the head strike.
Takano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takano misses with a knee strike.
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barney tries to throw a body punch but Takano avoids it by throwing Barney back against the cage.
Barney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barney swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barney avoiding damage.
Takano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Barney avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takano blocking some punches.
Takano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Barney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takano blocks an uppercut.
Barney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barney avoiding damage as Takano throws knees to the body.
Barney trying to control the position but instead, Takano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barney into the cage.
Takano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Nice body punch from Barney - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barney.
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Barney avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage.
Barney stalling in the clinch but Takano improves position.
Barney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takano is keeping busy.
Barney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Barney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Barney swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano has had enough of the clinch but Barney keeps him there for the moment.
Barney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barney tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Barney's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barney misses with the combination.
Takano misses with a hook to the body
and Barney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Takano. Beautiful body shot.
Takano lands a lovely overhand right.
Barney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Barney throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barney. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Barney.
Yoshi Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Takano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takano.#CUT2#
Joseph Barney's cut is getting worse.
Takano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Barney pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
Takano missing with knees to the body.
Barney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takano lands a left hand.
Takano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barney has him pressed against the cage.
Barney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barney keeps control of Takano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barney tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joseph Barney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takano lands with a right to the head.
Takano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barney avoids it.
Barney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barney is trying to stall.
Takano lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano cracks Barney with a nice body shot.
Takano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takano tries a knee to the head but Barney blocks it.
Takano scores with a shot to the side of Barney's head.
Barney throws a head punch that misses.
Takano tries to land a knee to the head but Barney blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Takano as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takano. #CUT2#
Joseph Barney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takano lands a body shot.
Barney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barneys head.
Barney has a couple of punches blocked by Takano. #T3#
Takano is leaning against Barney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takano can't break the clinch.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Takano.
Barney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Takano. #BC2#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Takano.#CL2#
Takano drives through and clinches with Barney against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takano controlling the action here for a moment.
Takano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Barney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barney trying to control the position but instead, Takano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barney into the cage.
Takano lands a body shot.
Takano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Barney avoids the damage to the body.
Barney throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Takano.
Barney throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano digs a right hand into Barney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barney's gas tank.
Barney letting Takano take a breather here.
Yoshi Takano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barney backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takano 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano is the new heavyweight champion!
Yoshi Takano 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.

Event: LFC 8
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Ochrymiuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takano with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Ochrymiuk lands a stunning uppercut that sends Takano to the mat! #ROC#
Takano is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Ochrymiuk stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Ochrymiuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Ochrymiuk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Takano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iwan Ochrymiuk!
Our winner, Iwan Ochrymiuk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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