Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Vuce tries to counter with a takedown but Takamura is quick to defend against it.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vuce manages to avoid it.
Vuce moves out of range of the strikes.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takamura sprawls well. Takamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vuce gets slowly back to his feet.
Takamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takamura takes a swing at Vuce's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Takamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vuce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takamura working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura trying to control the position here.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vuce throwing strikes but missing.
Takamura has Vuce pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vuce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takamura working a defensive guard here.
Takamura 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.
Takamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vuce working some strikes from top position.#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.
Takamura controlling Vuce's posture.
Vuce won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Vuce being controlled here momentarily.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takamura pulls Vuce in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vuce postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vuce 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.#T3#
Takamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vuce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vuce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vuce postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vuce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takamura 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.
Vuce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vuce lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vuce stands and throws Takamura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Vuce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takamura is looking to regain half guard here but Vuce keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Vuce tries for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vuce misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vuce dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Vuce fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takamura sprawls well initially but Vuce persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takamura is looking for a sweep. Vuce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leo Vuce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vuce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Vuce is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Takamura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vuce prevents Takamura from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Vuce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Vuce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamura can do to turn this around?
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Vuce there.
Takamura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vuce is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Vuce is thwarting Takamura's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takamura tries to get to full guard but Vuce has control of the leg.
Vuce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takamura defending well though.
Takamura trying to control from the bottom.
Takamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vuce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vuce's back!
Takamura biding his time, controlling Vuce.
Takamura missing with strikes.
Vuce turns into Takamura and is now in his guard.
Takamura wants to hit a sweep here but Vuce passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takamura there! #T3#
Takamura is looking to get to half guard.
Takamura tries to hold on but Vuce pushes him away.
Vuce lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Vuce jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takamura manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Vuce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vuce is working Takamura over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Takamura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Takamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Vuce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takamura stalling.
Vuce missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Takamura 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vuce actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vuce dominated that second round.
That's time! Vuce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Vuce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vuce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takamura stuffs the takedown.
Vuce staying out of range there.
Takamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Vuce shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vuce showed some decent athleticism there.
Takamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vuce is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vuce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Vuce missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Takamura is defending against the submission attempts here by Vuce.
Takamura tries to roll over but Vuce keeps him under control.
Vuce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takamura's head.
Takamura is looking for a sweep. Vuce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vuce wants to work for an arm triangle but Takamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takamura gets full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vuce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vuce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vuce postures up and lands a big shot to Takamura's brow.
Takamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takamura is trying to hold Vuce in close to prevent damage but Vuce has managed to pass into half guard.
Takamura controlling the position well.
Leo Vuce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takamura tries to roll over but Vuce keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vuce is thwarting Takamura's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Vuce is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Vuce is trying to control the action in half guard but Takamura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takamura is looking to control Vuce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takamura avoid being mounted?
Vuce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takamura is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vuce seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Vuce scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vuce working the head and body with strikes.
Takamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Vuce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vuce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vuce working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takamura takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Vuce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vuce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vuce!
Our winner, Leo Vuce, 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: Madness Insanity 15
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Fatiman ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Fatiman misses with an uppercut.
Fatiman looks to score with a jab to the body but Takamura is just out of range.
Takamura flicks out a counter leg kick but Fatiman steps away.
Fatiman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takamura.
Takamura connects with a right hand. Fatiman shakes it off.
Fatiman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fatiman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fatiman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fatiman misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Takamura counters with a nice right hand that sends Fatiman toppling to the canvas! Fatiman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takamura finish him?!#ROC2#
Fatiman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Wilner Fatiman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatiman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takamura's hands.
Oh Fatiman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fatiman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fatiman misses with a double jab
and Takamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fatiman's knee momentarily.
Takamura lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fatiman off his feet! Fatiman tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Takamura!
Mamoru Takamura decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Madness Insanity 13
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Bak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Takamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takamura throws a right hand that misses
and Bak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bak misses with a combination
and Takamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bak lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bak throws a head kick that misses
enabling Takamura to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bak is working Takamura over against the cage.
Takamura misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A body shot lands from Bak.
Takamura tries to break free but Bak pushes him back against the cage.
Bak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Takamura - that landed with a thud.
Bak misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Takamura manages to break the clinch.
Bak takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Bak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bak scoring well with a low kick there.
Bak throws the kick towards the body but Takamura avoids it.
Bak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bak tries to clinch up but Takamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Bak should have avoided that one. #T2##CL#
Bak closes the distance and clinches.
Takamura has a couple of punches blocked by Bak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses.
Bak cracks Takamura with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bak.
Bak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Takamura breaks the clinch.
Bak lands a nice looking body shot.
Bak scores with a shot to the body.
Bak lands with a shot to the body.
Bak is looking to wear down Takamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bak.
Takamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bak.
Bak throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Bak is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bak!
Bak connects with a jab.
Takamura walks into a jab.
Bak throws a body punch but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bak forces Takamura back against the cage and clinches.
Bak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bak lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Bak.
Takamura can't break the clinch.
Bak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takamura.
Takamura missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Bak pushes Takamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takamura misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bak pushes Takamura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takamura looks winded!
Bak tries to land knees in the clinch but Takamura avoids the damage to the body.
Bak is struggling to control the position.
Bak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Takamura blocks an elbow strike.
Bak misses with a body punch.
Bak scores with a shot to the side of Takamura's head.
Bak digs a right hand underneath Takamura's ribcage. Takamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bak misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Seok Bak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bak, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Bak. That snapped Takamura's head back. #ROC#
Takamura is rocked!
Takamura throws a series of punches but Bak avoids them all with ease.
Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Bak finish him?
Takamura walks into a jab.
Gun Seok Bak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bak cracks Takamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bak lands with an overhand left.
Bak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takamura's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Takamura cracks Bak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Bak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Takamura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bak checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Bak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Takamura seems to have recovered his senses.
Bak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bak lands a nice shot that snaps Takamura's head back.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Takamura misses with a looping right.
Bak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bak cracks a nice hook into Takamura's ribs.
Takamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Takamura's head but Takamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bak fakes the leg kick and cracks Takamura in 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!
Nice shot by Bak.
Bak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bak has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
Bak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamura can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Takamura blocks a body shot from Bak.
Takamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Bak struggles to land a body shot inside as Takamura controls his hands.
Bak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bak throws an elbow but misses.
Takamura misses with a punch to the body.
Bak prevents Takamura from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bak.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bak dodges an elbow strike from Takamura.
Nice body punch from Bak - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Bak.
Takamura blocks an uppercut.
Bak lands a nice shot to the body.
Takamura is breathing heavily.
Takamura throws an elbow but it misses.
Bak lands an elbow inside that Takamura shrugs off.
Bak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bak lands a hook that snaps the head of Takamura backwards. #T4#
Bak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses.
Takamura lands a right hand.
Bak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bak lands a shot to the body.
Takamura blocks a body shot from Bak.
Takamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Bak controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bak.
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!
Bak lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.
A short right from Takamura.
Bak digs a right hand into Takamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takamura's gas tank.
Bak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takamura's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Seok Bak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Takamura's cut.
That's time! Bak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Bak has knocked Takamura down with a huge combo! Bak steps away and waves a wobbly Takamura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bak jabs at Takamura's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bak.
Bak throws a body punch but Takamura moves out of range.
Bak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Bak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Takamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Takamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bak. #T1#
Donk. Bak catches Takamura right on the button with a cross.
Bak is looking to clinch.
Takamura wants to land a leg kick but Bak is out of range. #CL#
Bak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takamura has a couple of punches blocked by Bak.
Takamura dodges an elbow strike from Bak.
Bak tries to throw a body punch but Takamura avoids it by throwing Bak back against the cage.
Bak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses.
Bak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takamura backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bak.
Takamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Bak avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bak. #T2#
Bak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bak lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bak managing to block the knees to the body from Takamura.
Bak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bak.
Bak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takamura up against the cage.
Bak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Bak struggles to land a body shot inside as Takamura controls his hands.
Bak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bak slows down the pace here.
Bak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takamura's elbow.
Takamura blocks an uppercut.
Takamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bak misses with a punch to the body.
Bak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takamura's elbow.
Bak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bak lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Bak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takamura backwards.
Bak stalling in the clinch.
Takamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takamura avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Bak's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Takamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bak - that landed with a thud.
Bak tries to work over Takamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takamura misses with some punches.
Bak lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Bak - that landed with a thud.
Bak blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gun Seok Bak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bak 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

Event: Madness Fright Night 12
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamura misses with a kick to the body
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard.
Takamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Woods sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here. #T1#
Takamura keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
Woods 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.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Takamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Takamura trying to control the position.
Woods wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods won't allow Takamura to sweep him here.
Takamura trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takamura working a defensive guard but Woods passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura trying to control here.
Takamura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.
Takamura wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
Woods is trying to control. Takamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Woods is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woods tries to pass to full mount but Takamura defends it.
Takamura wants to get back to full guard but Woods has mounted him!
Woods with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Takamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takamura tries to lock up and control but Woods gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Woods is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takamura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takamura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woods wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Takamura tries to reverse the position but Woods maintains control.#T4##SUB2#
Woods working for a guillotine from mount but Takamura is in no mood to give up.
Takamura is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Woods working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Takamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Woods doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Woods working a defensive guard here.
Woods is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Takamura 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Takamura defends easily.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ickey Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Takamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Woods closes the distance and clinches.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Takamura has him pressed against the cage.
Woods jumps guard but Takamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura. #T1#
Takamura cracks Woods with a nice body shot.#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Woods tries to clinch up but Takamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takamura takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takamura misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Woods connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Takamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamoru Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.
A jab from Woods misses.
Nice body punch from Takamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Woods instigates a clinch. #BC#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Woods counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods throws out a counter right but Takamura avoids it with no problem.
Woods moves out of range as Takamura strikes.
Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takamura.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods throws the left hand but Takamura avoids the punch easily.
Takamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Woods has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch. #TD2#
Woods jumps into guard, dragging Takamura to the mat.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Woods keeping full guard, as Takamura tries to pass.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods controls Takamura momentarily but Takamura frees himself.
Takamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ickey Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takamura looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Takamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woods doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takamura momentarily. #KD#
Takamura lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Takamura waves Woods back to his feet!#ROC#
Woods is rocked!
Takamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura lands with a right and another and another! Woods is in big trouble! Takamura lands again and this time it's lights out for Woods! A quality knockout there for Takamura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mamoru Takamura!
In his post fight interview, Mamoru Takamura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness Fright Night 9
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Nahtic misses with an uppercut.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nahtic misses with a looping left.
Nahtic is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
Nahtic looks to land a left hand but Takamura moved out of range nicely.
Nahtic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nahtic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nahtic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takamura under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takamura 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 Nahtic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nahtic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takamura defending well as Nahtic loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nahtic misses.
Nahtic scores with a decent looking hook.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nahtic lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahtic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nahtic misses with a hook to the body
and Takamura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nahtic 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.
Nahtic connects with a body shot that sends Takamura's belly button to the back.
Nahtic throws a jab but it's blocked by Takamura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takamura! But no joy.
Nahtic looks to land a combination. Takamura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big left from Takamura misses.
Nahtic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahtic lands a jab.
Nahtic cracks Takamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
Nahtic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahtic lands a lovely overhand right.
Nahtic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nahtic blocks a jab.
Nahtic lands a jab.
Jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Takamura counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nahtic! Takamura lets Nahtic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Nahtic is rocked!
Takamura scores with a body shot.
Oh Nahtic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahtic is breathing heavily.
Nahtic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takamura cracks Nahtic with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Takamura!
A relieved looking Mamoru Takamura 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: Madness Clown Chaos 4
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
The Crab bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takamura stops The Crab from passing to mount.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as The Crab stalls from top position.
Takamura tries to buck The Crab off but The Crab is having none of it.#SUB2#
The Crab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takamura, who protects the arm well.
Takamura tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takamura is trying to control The Crab's posture but The Crab avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab trying to control the action but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Takamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Crab wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Crab postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takamura is letting The Crab control him for a moment.
Takamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Takamura gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takamura is not content to let The Crab control the position.
The Crab wants to pass to mount but Takamura is defending the position.
The Crab trying to control from half guard but Takamura is working away.
Takamura is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Takamura is looking to improve his position.
Takamura's coaches at Scotty's Yard have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The Crab works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
The Crab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
The Crab working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takamura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
The Crab is trying for a kimura here. Takamura looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Crab wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takamura connects with a body shot.
Takamura throws a leg kick which misses Pacheco's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacheco tries to avoid it.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacheco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Takamura counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Pacheco has been cut.
Pacheco wants to clinch but Takamura slips to the side
and Takamura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pacheco wants to clinch#KD2#
and Takamura counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pacheco! Takamura lets Pacheco back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Pacheco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco throws a lazy uppercut
and Takamura counters with a huge right that knocks Pacheco out cold! Takamura is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Takamura!
Mamoru Takamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness 6: BW/LOM Week 1
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Cha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takamura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cha thinking.
Cha walks into a jab.
Cha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
Takamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Cha finds it's target.#ROC#
Takamura is rocked!
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
Takamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cha moves out of range of the strikes.
Cha throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Cha.
Takamura seems to have recovered his senses.
Takamura tries to clinch but Cha moves out of range.
Cha moves forwards but Takamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takamura throws a looping overhand right but Cha ducks down to avoid it.
Cha missing with a left hand there. Takamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Takamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takamura lands the left hand.
Takamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takamura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cha connects with a body shot that sends Takamura's belly button to the back.
Cha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takamura.#KD#
Cha cracks Takamura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takamura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cha finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cha lands with a shot to the body.
Cha defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
Takamura digs a good body shot into Cha's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takamura misses with the combination.
Takamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cha 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 Takamura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takamura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cha throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Cha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Cha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cha looks to land a right hand but Takamura moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Takamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takamura.
Cha misses the jab.
Cha misses with a low kick.
Takamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cha to counter with a crisp jab.
Cha throws a hook but Takamura blocks it.
Takamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takamura misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Cha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takamura! Cha lets Takamura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cha misses with a body punch
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Takamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cha. #T3#
Cha avoids the body shot from Takamura.
Cha scores with a jab to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cha! Takamura is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
After the fight, Tae Shik Cha 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: RFLFN-30 Lohomus Vs. Jones
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Takamura in a clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Takamura has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takamura cracks Brown with a hook to the temple - Brown is on wobbly legs here! Takamura swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Brown falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Takamura wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mamoru Takamura!
In his post fight interview, Mamoru Takamura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Joshua Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this!!'.

Event: RFLFN-27 - Petrov Vs. Mason
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Pentele dodges the punch combination from Takamura.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Takamura avoids them all with ease.
Takamura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takamura looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele 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.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takamura swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takamura.
Takamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele slips under a jab from Takamura.
Takamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Takamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pentele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Takamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Takamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele is looking for the big counter here.
Takamura throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele moves out of range as Takamura strikes.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele dips to his left and cracks Takamura with an uppercut!
Takamura missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Takamura lands the left hand.
Pentele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Pentele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takamura looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
Takamura misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
A jab from Takamura misses.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele lands a lovely overhand right.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele slips under a jab from Takamura.
Despite the aggression on Pentele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pentele blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Pentele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pentele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Takamura saw that one coming.
Takamura fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.#T3#
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Takamura is looking to counter punch.
Takamura misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Takamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele counters with a body kick.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Takamura's belly button to the back.
Takamura with a hook.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takamura with a nice cross.
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!
Takamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentele finds it's way round the side to connect with Takamura's head.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Pentele lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.#T4#
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takamura dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele stalks Takamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takamura's face. Takamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Takamura loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Takamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Takamura lands a body shot.
Takamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pentele's head.
Takamura throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takamura throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Takamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele throws a body punch but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Takamura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pentele cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takamura might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele lands a two punch combo.
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takamura throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takamura at a distance.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Takamura's shoulder, as Takamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Takamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takamura.
A big left from Takamura misses.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Takamura scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takamura works Pentele's body with a nice hook.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Pentele throws a jab when Takamura was well out of range.
Pentele scores with a jab. Takamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pentele throws a looping overhand right but Takamura ducks down to avoid it.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele dodges the punch combination from Takamura.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Takamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takamura back to the cage. Pentele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamura.
Takamura needs to keep his hands up - Pentele had a free shot at his head there.
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Takamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
A big right from Takamura misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pentele 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.
Takamura misses with a hook
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
Takamura staying out of range there.
Pentele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Takamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takamura misses the shot to the body.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Takamura blocks a leg kick.
Pentele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takamura looks to land a combination but Pentele avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takamura misses the jab.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pentele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takamura throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Takamura misses the jab.
Pentele throws a counter combo.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele throws a hook but Takamura blocks it.#T4#
Pentele thuds a left hand into Takamura's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takamura back to the cage. Pentele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takamura defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
Takamura jabs Pentele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takamura slips a jab from Pentele.
Takamura moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
Takamura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Takamura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takamura.
Takamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takamura throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Takamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pentele takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takamura misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Takamura both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pentele.
Pentele tests Takamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pentele scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Takamura.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamura.
Takamura throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Takamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Takamura.
Pentele works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Takamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Pentele avoids them all with ease.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Pentele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Pentele lands.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Takamura.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Takamura lands a jab.
Takamura swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Takamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pentele doesn't seem bothered though.
Takamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pentele is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Takamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Takamura loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Pentele.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Takamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Takamura tries to clinch but Pentele is having none of it.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Takamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takamura ducks right into an uppercut from Pentele.
Takamura clobbers Pentele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele digs a good hook to Takamura's body.
Pentele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Takamura. #T4#
Takamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Takamura.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. Takamura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Takamura's belly button to the back.
A big right from Takamura misses.
Pentele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pentele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele scores with a jab. Takamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele misses with a wild combination.
Takamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Pentele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.

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 Mamoru Takamura.
Well Pentele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Burenkov misses with a body shot.
Takamura sizes up Burenkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Burenkov feints and as Takamura raises his hands in defense, Burenkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takamura trying to control the position.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burenkov postures up.
Burenkov trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burenkov wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Takamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov looking to pass the guard.
Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burenkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burenkov pushes down on Takamura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takamura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura managing to control the position. #T1#
Takamura keeping full guard, as Burenkov tries to pass.
Takamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Burenkov tries to pass.
Takamura wants to sweep here but Burenkov controlling him for the moment.
Burenkov wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Takamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Burenkov preventing the sweep.
Takamura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burenkov is one step ahead there.
Takamura working a defensive guard here.
Burenkov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burenkov advances position into side control!
Takamura tries to buck Burenkov off but Burenkov is having none of it.
Takamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takamura felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burenkov tries to advance to mount but Takamura denies him. #SUB#
Burenkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takamura, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Burenkov advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Burenkov working for a submission but Takamura is keeping him at bay.
Takamura is working to get back to half guard.
Burenkov controlling from mount.
Burenkov looking to control but Takamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takamura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burenkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Burenkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burenkov prevents Takamura from getting the reversal.#T4#
Burenkov fails to advance to Takamura's back. #SUB#
Burenkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Burenkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Takamura reaches up and pulls Burenkov towards him, trying to control the position. Burenkov manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Takamura! Takamura tries to roll over - now Burenkov is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Takamura has to tap out! Great work there by Burenkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Burenkov!
A relieved looking Sergey Burenkov 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: RFL-70
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Takamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Takamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
Burenkov slips a jab from Takamura.
Burenkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takamura in his tracks.
Burenkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takamura.
Takamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burenkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Burenkov's head.
Takamura misses with a wild body shot.
Burenkov moves away from the strike by Takamura.
Burenkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burenkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takamura.
Takamura scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Burenkov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takamura fakes the body blow, causing Burenkov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Burenkov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Takamura!
Mamoru Takamura spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OC! KT 7
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Takamura swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura lands a slapping body shot.
Takamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Bravo counters with a right hand to the body.
Bravo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Bravo's head.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
Bravo stuns Takamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravo. #CL#
Bravo darts in and clinches Takamura up against the cage.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Takamura misses with the head strike.
Takamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takamura's elbow.
Takamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Takamura misses with a straight right.
Takamura misses with a right hand
and Bravo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Takamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo throws a leg kick but Takamura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Takamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bravo misses with a body punch
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Takamura misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Bravo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Bravo moves out of range as Takamura strikes.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Tony Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
Bravo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bravo is looking to wear down Takamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takamura throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.#CL#
Bravo rushes Takamura and presses him up against the cage.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takamura.
Nice body kick from Bravo.
Takamura misses with a shot to the body
and Bravo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Bravo rushes Takamura and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bravo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Bravo 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takamura misses with a looping left.#CL#
Bravo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Takamura. Beautiful body shot.
Bravo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Takamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bravo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takamura takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bravo lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
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!
Bravo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Bravo looks to land a combination but Takamura avoids it well.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Takamura misses.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Takamura. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
A big left from Takamura misses. #CL#
Takamura tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Bravo - that landed with a thud. #T2##BC#
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takamura on the side of the head.
Tony Bravo is winning the standup battle so far.
Takamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Bravo pushes Takamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takamura up against the cage.
Bravo scores with a shot to the side of Takamura's head. #BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Takamura circles away.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Bravo clinches with his opponent.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamura can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Bravo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bravo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bravo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takamura misses with a body shot
and Bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Bravo throws a leg kick which misses Takamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Takamura tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bravo.
Good shot there by Takamura.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Takamura gets tackled into the cage by Bravo. Bravo maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Takamura circles away.
Donk. Takamura catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Takamura misses.
As Takamura looks to move away, Bravo throws a big counter combo but Takamura just gets out of the way.#CL#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Takamura can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
A short uppercut from Takamura.
Tony Bravo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo. #BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Takamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bravo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takamura scrambles back to his feet.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bravo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bravo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura prevents a body shot from Bravo.
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo.
A short right from Bravo.
Bravo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takamura up against the cage.
Takamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Takamura. #BC2#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo connects with a body shot.
Takamura throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Bravo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Takamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Bravo tries to work over Takamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Bravo pushes Takamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo lands with a right to the head.
Takamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
Takamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tony Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bravo is looking to control Takamura's arms but Takamura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bravo has his back to the cage.
Takamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bravo.
Takamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bravo misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Takamura letting Bravo take a breather here.
Takamura lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bravo!
Tony Bravo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OC! KT 4
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takamura 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.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takamura.
Takamura 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.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Takamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Good leg kick by Brophy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
Donk. Brophy catches Takamura right on the button with a cross.
Takamura scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
Ryan Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takamura. #T1#
A jab from Takamura does it's job there.
Takamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Takamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
Brophy slips a straight right by Takamura.
Takamura walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Takamura throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Takamura 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.
Brophy misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy 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.
Takamura misses the jab.
Takamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takamura lands a two punch combo.
Takamura 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.
A jab from Takamura misses.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takamura with a body shot.
Jab by Brophy.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Takamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Takamura.
Takamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamura misses with a body shot.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Takamura off the cage and back into range.
Takamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura lands with a nice body punch.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takamura throws out the jab.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Takamura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura slips a jab and a cross from Brophy.
Takamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brophy lunges at Takamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takamura's hand.
Takamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
A big right from Takamura misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Brophy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brophy takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Brophy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy lands a really nice looking cross but Takamura seems unphased.
Takamura misses with a body punch
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takamura staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takamura moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Takamura throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brophy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Brophy connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Brophy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takamura jabs at Brophy's body.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
Takamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Takamura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy throws a head kick but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Takamura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takamura lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Takamura's head but Takamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takamura throws a right and a left that Brophy avoids nicely. #T2#
Takamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Takamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Takamura misses.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Takamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takamura jabs at Brophy's body.
A punch combination from Brophy misses.
It looked like Takamura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Takamura.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Takamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brophy under the eye.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Takamura looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Brophy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Takamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Brophy off the cage and back into range.
Takamura misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brophy, as that shot connected.
Takamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Brophy lands a jab to the head.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Takamura misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Brophy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takamura.
Takamura throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Takamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy. #BC#
Takamura breaks from the clinch.
Brophy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takamura's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy lands a lovely overhand right.
Brophy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Brophy misses with a looping left.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takamura.
Takamura drops his hands momentarily and Brophy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brophy slips a jab from Takamura.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Takamura misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Brophy rushes Takamura and presses him up against the cage.
Takamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow. #BC#
Takamura manages to break the clinch.
Brophy scores with a hook.
Takamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brophy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Takamura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Takamura is rocked!
Brophy slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Takamura throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Brophy forces Takamura back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan Brophy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A clash of legs there as Takamura blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takamura misses the target.
Takamura avoids a kick to the body.
Takamura throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Takamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brophy throws a head kick that Takamura semi-blocks.
Brophy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takamura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takamura misses with a looping right.
Brophy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura lands a body shot.
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brophy throws a head kick but Takamura moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brophy 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brophy!
Our winner, Ryan Brophy, 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: OC! KT 2
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Wightman throws a right hand that Takamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamura also avoids with ease.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Takamura misses.
Wightman throws a hook but Takamura blocks it.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takamura connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Takamura.
Takamura takes a swing at Wightman's ribcage but misses.
Wightman scores with a sloppy right hand. Takamura should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Takamura.
Takamura takes one on the button.
Takamura slips a straight right by Wightman.
Takamura unleashes a big counter combination but Wightman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Takamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wightman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Wightman. Beautiful body shot.
Wightman misses with a double jab.
Takamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Wightman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wightman moves away.
Wightman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura looks to land a left hand but Wightman moved out of range nicely.
Wightman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takamura misses with a few strikes there.
Takamura lands a jab.
Takamura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takamura cracks Wightman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura tests Wightman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Wightman lands a front kick to the face, that drops Takamura to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#KD#
Wightman cracks Takamura with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Takamura 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 Takamura is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#
Takamura is rocked!
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Wightman finish him?
Wightman connects with an inside leg kick.
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura seems to have recovered his senses.
Takamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wightman is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Takamura as he connects with a hook.
Wightman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wightman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wightman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Takamura.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.
Takamura staying out of range there.#T3#
Wightman scores with a kick to the body.
Takamura avoids the head kick by Wightman.
It seemed like Takamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takamura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Takamura - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Takamura misses.
Wightman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Wightman cracks Takamura with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Takamura get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Takamura looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura lands with a nice body punch.
Takamura lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Wightman catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Takamura stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Takamura walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#
That has opened up Mamoru Takamura's cut even more.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Wightman coming out on top.
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Takamura misses the shot to the body.
Wightman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wightman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takamura walks into a jab.
Wightman throws a solid leg kick but Takamura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wightman.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Takamura collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blake Wightman!
A victorious Blake Wightman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 8340 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 21260 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Pay Money To My Pain - Weight Of My Pride. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

175 cm
20 yrs
164 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
147 lbs

Takamura

Max

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mamoru Takamura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Takamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Takamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Takamura jumps guard.
Takamura wants to sweep here but Max controlling him for the moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Max has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Takamura is trying to push Max off with his feet but Max grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Takamura's ankles and Takamura is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Karl Max!

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