Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
Takeishi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Timo misses.
Timo misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Takeishi has knocked Timo down with a huge combo! Takeishi steps away and waves a wobbly Timo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Timo is rocked!
Takeishi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takeishi blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timo misses with an uppercut. Takeishi saw that one coming.
Timo wants to clinch
and Takeishi counters with a big right hand! Oh Timo is in trouble here! Takeishi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
An out of breath Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Nathan Lee has been cut.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Takeishi had a free shot at his head there.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#Nathan Lee's cut is getting worse.
Takeishi lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#Nathan Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1##CL2#
Takeishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Nathan Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Takeishi is working Lee over against the cage.
Takeishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathan Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Our winner, Mitsugu Takeishi, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timo.
Takeishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Timo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeishi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Timo throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Takeishi.
Still in the clinch, Takeishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi 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.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timo stalling in the clinch but Takeishi improves position.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timos head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timo backwards.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timo backwards. #ROC#Timo is rocked!
Takeishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Timo is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Timo seems to have recovered his senses.
Timo looks winded!
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Takeishi. #T1#
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi drops Timo with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Timo is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A relieved looking Mitsugu Takeishi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bowen misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Takeishi. #CUT2#It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeishi gets through Bowen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Takeishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bowen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bowen drops to his knees and Takeishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Takeishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryokale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryokale throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeishi looks winded!
Takeishi throws a jab when Ryokale was well out of range.
It looked like Ryokale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Takeishi moves out of range easily.
Rudo Ryokale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeishi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryokale.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Ryokale.
Takeishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeishi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryokale.
Ryokale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Ryokale pushes him away.
Ryokale throws a head kick but Takeishi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses.
Ryokale scores with a body shot.
Ryokale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeishi has time to react.
Ryokale wants to clinch up but Takeishi keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Ryokale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Ryokale.
Takeishi tries to counter with a clinch but Ryokale shakes him off and moves away.
Ryokale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryokale cracks Takeishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
Ryokale is looking to clinch but Takeishi is avoiding it.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryokale finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Ryokale!
Ryokale circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Takeishi to the canvas! Takeishi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ryokale keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudo Ryokale!

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Takeishi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dispatch Regulator.
Takeishi misses with a looping right.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Dispatch Regulator tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeishi misses the shot to the body.
Takeishi 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.
Dispatch Regulator staying out of range there.
Dispatch Regulator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Takeishi misses with a jab to the body
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Takeishi strikes.
Dispatch Regulator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeishi.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Dispatch Regulator and move into the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Takeishi.#CUT#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.#T2#
Takeishi tries to move into range but Dispatch Regulator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Dispatch Regulator lands a big right hand that sends Takeishi crashing to the mat! Dispatch Regulator stays standing though and waves Takeishi back to his feet!#ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
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!
Dispatch Regulator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeishi throws an off balance right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
During a confident post fight interview, Chronian Dispatch Regulator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
KillsInWater feints a jab promting Takeishi to slip. KillsInWater then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takeishi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Takeishi. #CL2#
KillsInWater closes the distance and pushes Takeishi back into the cage.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the cage. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
KillsInWater rushes Takeishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from KillsInWater. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Takeishi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater throws a body shot but no joy.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takeishi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! KillsInWater scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Takeishi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
KillsInWater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takeishi backs up against the cage.
KillsInWater moves out of range as Takeishi strikes.
KillsInWater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takeishi throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and KillsInWater releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
Takeishi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KillsInWater lands with a kick to the temple. Takeishi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
KillsInWater scores with a three punch combo!
KillsInWater scores with a hook.
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!
KillsInWater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeishi throws out the jab.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but Takeishi moves out of range.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
KillsInWater lands a really nice looking cross but Takeishi seems unphased. #T2#
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Takeishi backs away looking to recover.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Takeishi.
KillsInWater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
KillsInWater throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Takeishi against the cage.
A shot in the inside from KillsInWater. #BC2#
KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
KillsInWater wants to clinch up but Takeishi keeps it at a distance.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater feints a jab promting Takeishi to slip. KillsInWater then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takeishi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeishi keeps the fight on the outside.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
KillsInWater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from KillsInWater.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
KillsInWater blocking some punches. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from KillsInWater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
It looked like Takeishi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a one two combo.
KillsInWater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takeishi's head.
KillsInWater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
KillsInWater has managed to clinch. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
Takeishi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater lands a nice shot that snaps Takeishi's head back.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - KillsInWater circles away.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
KillsInWater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Takeishi against the cage.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
KillsInWater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi. #BC2#
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
KillsInWater connects with a body shot that sends Takeishi's belly button to the back.
KillsInWater lunges at Takeishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takeishi's hand.
KillsInWater takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
KillsInWater misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - KillsInWater scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater slips a jab from Takeishi.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for KillsInWater. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
Takeishi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
KillsInWater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick. Takeishi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Takeishi.
KillsInWater getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Takeishi backs away looking to recover.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
KillsInWater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Takeishi tries to keep at a distance but KillsInWater has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Takeishi gets through KillsInWater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi gets through KillsInWater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from KillsInWater.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
A short right from KillsInWater on the inside.
KillsInWater lands a right hand. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Takeishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
KillsInWater moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater lands with a kick to the temple. Takeishi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
KillsInWater throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
KillsInWater is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Takeishi like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Takeishi from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor KillsInWater!
Tor KillsInWater decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Red Eagle on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of Red Eagle's head.
Red Eagle digs a right hand underneath Takeishi's ribcage. Takeishi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Red Eagle takes a shot to the head.
Red Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Red Eagle.
A nice left hand lands by Takeishi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Eagle controls his hands.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Red Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Red Eagle blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Red Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi pushes Red Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
Red Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Red Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Eagle.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Red Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Red Eagle cracks Takeishi with a nice body shot.
Takeishi looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
A left hand lands to the body for Red Eagle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Red Eagle working aggressively here.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Red Eagle blocks it.
Nice body punch from Red Eagle - that landed with a thud.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Red Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Takeishi's head.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Red Eagle tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
A short uppercut from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Red Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeishi controls his hands.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Takeishi's head.
Red Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
Red Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Red Eagle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Red Eagle lands a left hand.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Red Eagle as the two fighters clinch.
Red Eagle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Red Eagle is leaning against Takeishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Red Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards. #ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
Red Eagle pushes Takeishi against the cage. Red Eagle is working some dirty boxing. Red Eagle pushes off with a quick right hook! Takeishi goes down! Takeishi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Red Eagle moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
An out of breath Chief Red Eagle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Mills is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Takeishi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mills lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Mills misses.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mills moves into the clinch successfully.
Mills lands an uppercut.
Mills lands a left hand.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills stalling in the clinch.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeishis head.
A short right from Mills on the inside. #T1#
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeishi controls his hands.
Mills wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mills.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Mills lands with a left to the head.
Mills working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Mills misses with the head strike.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Mills.
Takeishi works on Mills's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Mills.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mills controls his hands.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Mills digs a right hand underneath Takeishi's ribcage. Takeishi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Mills blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mills with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mills's elbow.
Mills blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Mills pushes him away.
Takeishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Takeishi misses the target. #CL#
Mills closes the distance and clinches.
Mills lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mills.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mills - that landed with a thud.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mills lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Mills lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mills lands with a kick to the temple. Takeishi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mills scores with a nice right hand.
Mills cracks Takeishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills wants to clinch up but Takeishi keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Takeishi tries to keep at a distance but Mills has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mills misses with the head strike. #T4#
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Mills.
Mills is trying to stall.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mills breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mills scores with a three punch combo!
Mills connects with a crisp jab.
Takeishi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Mills tries to keep at a distance but Takeishi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mills throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Mills dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mills scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mills connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Takeishi closes the distance and clinches.
Takeishi presses Mills against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
A right hand to the body from Takeishi.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mills here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills lands a right hand.
Mills blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mills is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mills. #T1#
A hook to the body from Takeishi.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Takeishi. #CUT2#It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Takeishi cracks Mills with a nice body shot.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi is working Mills over against the cage.
Takeishi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mills to his knees! Takeishi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A relieved looking Mitsugu Takeishi 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: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sup.
Sup throws a combination. Takeishi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Sup pushes him off.
Sup lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takeishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sup.
Takeishi misses with a straight left.
Sup is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takeishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takeishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeishi! But no joy.
Sup catches Takeishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takeishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sup.#T1#
Jab from Takeishi.
Sup looks to land a combination but Takeishi avoids it well.
Sup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.#KD2#
Takeishi cracks Sup with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sup looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Takeishi finish him? #ROC2#Sup is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Sup.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Sup and move into the clinch position.
Oh Sup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Sup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sup.
Takeishi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sup is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sup is breathing heavily.
Takeishi ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sup's jaw. Sup's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Takeishi does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A very excited looking Mitsugu Takeishi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Masunwendinghamar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeishi.#CL#
Takeishi closes the distance and clinches.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi prevents Masunwendinghamar from breaking the clinch.
Takeishi 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.
Takeishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Masunwendinghamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Masunwendinghamar. That snapped Takeishi's head back.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a head kick.
Takeishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Masunwendinghamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Masunwendinghamar and move into the clinch.#CL#
Takeishi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Takeishi. #BC2#
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Takeishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masunwendinghamar wants to break free but Takeishi has control. #T1#
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Masunwendinghamar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Masunwendinghamar misses its intended target.
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Masunwendinghamar and move into the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar wants to clinch.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masunwendinghamar. #CL2#
Masunwendinghamar drives through and clinches with Takeishi against the cage. #BC2#
Masunwendinghamar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2##KD2#
Masunwendinghamar lands a big uppercut and Takeishi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Takeishi looks OK. Masunwendinghamar waves Takeishi back to his feet!#ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeishi walks straight into a right hand from Masunwendinghamar - that's dropped him! Masunwendinghamar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Takeishi from any more punishment! Takeishi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tau Masunwendinghamar!

Event: WVT 179: Minoru v Mahogany
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Neves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeishi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Neves does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Neves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeishi tries to clinch up but Neves circles away and keeps his distance.
Neves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.#CL2#
Takeishi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Neves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Takeishi misses with a body punch. #T1#
Neves tries to pull guard but Takeishi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Neves jumps guard. #SUB#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeishi defends it easily.
Neves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeishi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Takeishi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeishi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neves is in close to Takeishi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neves trying to control but Takeishi is working from the bottom.
Neves tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeishi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
Neves stopping the sweep attempt from Takeishi.
Neves is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gorilla Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neves being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Neves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeishi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takeishi cracks Neves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.#CL2#
Takeishi instigates a clinch.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Neves tries to pull guard but Takeishi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeishi scores with a hook to the body.
Neves is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neves takes a shot to the head.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Takeishi pushes Neves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Neves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Takeishi clinches. #BC2#
Takeishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeishi jabs at Neves's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
Takeishi sends Neves crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takeishi is motioning to the referee to let Neves up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Neves is rocked!#CUT2#Bruno Neves's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Takeishi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neves, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neves backwards. #CUT2#Bruno Neves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neves's elbow.
Takeishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Neves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Neves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Bruno Neves's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Neves seems to have got his legs back now.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevess head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neves takes a shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Neves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 171: Vitali v Creed
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeishi enables Unbelivable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeishi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable wants to stand but Takeishi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takeishi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeishi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbelivable postures up in Takeishi's guard and throws a big left but Takeishi blocks it. #T1#
Takeishi trying to control the position here.
Unbelivable chips away with some ground and pound.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeishi is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Unbelivable drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Unbelivable as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Takeishi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Unbelivable! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Addams misses with a takedown
and Takeishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeishi is defended easily by Addams.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Addams.
Addams takes a little break here. Takeishi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeishi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeishi is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Takeishi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T2#
Takeishi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Takeishi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Addams's arms. #SUB#
Addams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeishi for as long as he can get away with.
Takeishi rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Takeishi right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Takeishi right now.
Takeishi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Addams takes Takeishi's back.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Addams is persistently looking for the submission but Takeishi is defending it well.
Takeishi wants to escape the position.
Addams controlling from the back.
Takeishi trying to get back to his feet but Addams is in full control for now.
Addams controls the action.#T4#
Addams keeps control of the position as Takeishi tries to break free.
Addams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Addams keeps control of the position as Takeishi tries to break free.
Takeishi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Addams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Addams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Takeishi right now. #SUB#
Addams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Takeishi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams controlling the position well here. Takeishi rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeishi throws a head kick but Addams moves out of range.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeishi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Takeishi rushes Addams and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Takeishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeishi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Takeishi clinches up with Addams and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Takeishi breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Addams's head coaches at Aimon bodaus ja sparri that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Takeishi as Addams shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Addams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takeishi is trying to defend but Addams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takeishi punching from the bottom.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Takeishi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeishi is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeishi can do to turn this around?
Takeishi is trying to control but can't.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeishi is trying to stand up here but Addams is controlling him well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Takeishi wants to get back to full guard.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Addams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Takeishi is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takeishi is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Addams fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Addams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeishi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Addams avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a series of strikes. Addams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Addams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Addams wants to control but Takeishi is keeping him busy.
Takeishi tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
Lurch Addams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Addams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Addams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Addams continues to stall.
Takeishi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee asks Addams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Addams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.
Addams works to advance to full mount. Takeishi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Takeishi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Addams has taken his back.
Addams gets his hands free as Takeishi looks to control.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Addams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mitsugu Takeishi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Takeishi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Addams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams passes Takeishi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is thwarting Takeishi's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Takeishi tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Takeishi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeishi defends it well.
Addams controlling the pace. #SUB#
Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeishi is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Addams in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Takeishi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Addams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lurch Addams!
Lurch Addams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fang tries to land a leg kick but Takeishi saw it coming and moves away.
Fang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takeishi's head backwards.
Fang misses with a hook.
Takeishi tries for a takedown but Fang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fang connects with an inside leg kick.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Fang.
Fang throws an overhand right that lands on Takeishi's shoulder, as Takeishi tries to avoid the shot.
Fang dodges the punch combination from Takeishi.
Fang connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takeishi at a distance.
Takeishi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fang to score with a decent uppercut.
Fang slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeishi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Fang clinches up with Takeishi and pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi jumps guard but Fang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fang is leaning against Takeishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Fang as the two fighters clinch.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fang misses with the head strike.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi takes a shot to the head.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Takeishi is trying to push Fang away but Fang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang misses with the head strike.
Takeishi 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.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Fang.
Fang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi looking to slow down the pace here.
Fang working aggressively here. #BC#
Takeishi breaks from the clinch.
Fang with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Fang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeishi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Fang sends Takeishi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fang is motioning to the referee to let Takeishi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
Fang lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Takeishi up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fang from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Takeishi's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xue Fang!
Our winner, Xue Fang, 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: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Takeishi.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeishi defends it well.
Takeishi shoots for a takedown but Heydrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Heydrich misses.
Takeishi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heydrich defends well and Takeishi ends up having to push Heydrich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takeishi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heydrich is looking to control Takeishi's arms but Takeishi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heydrich has his back to the cage. #BC#
Takeishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heydrich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heydrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heydrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Heydrich is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Heydrich.
Heydrich scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Takeishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a hook but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi tries for a takedown but Heydrich circles away easily
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Takeishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi with a poor takedown
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Heydrich does it's job there.
Heydrich lands with a nice body kick.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Takeishi misses with a takedown attempt - Heydrich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeishi fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heydrich.
Nice uppercut there from Heydrich.
A punch lands to the side of Takeishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heydrich pinned against the cage. Heydrich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeishi fails with the takedown
and Heydrich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heydrich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takeishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heydrich.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Takeishi tries to clinch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
Takeishi fails with a takedown attempt.
Heydrich thinks about the counter body kick.
Takeishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Heydrich.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Heydrich pushes him off.
Takeishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Takeishi misses with the combination.
Heydrich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takeishi is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heydrich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeishi somewhat.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeishi defends it well.
Heydrich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heydrich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takeishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Heydrich tests Takeishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heydrich digs a good hook to Takeishi's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Takeishi throws out a leg kick but Heydrich moves out of range and Takeishi only half commits.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
Takeishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Heydrich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takeishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Takeishi avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.
Heydrich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeishi shoots in and drives through. Heydrich sprawls well.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but Heydrich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heydrich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heydrich.#T1#
Takeishi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich cracks Takeishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heydrich connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
Takeishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heydrich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heydrich stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
and Heydrich counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Takeishi! He's just covering up as Heydrich starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
An out of breath Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi shoots in and drives through. Shavers sprawls well.
Takeishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shavers lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeishi. #CL#
Shavers clinches up against the cage.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shavers to keep the fight standing.
Shavers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeishi's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi tries to score a body lock takedown but Shavers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.
Shavers misses with a body punch.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Shavers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi is looking for a takedown.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi tries to pull guard but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takeishi looking for a takedown.
Takeishi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shavers prevents it.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Shavers stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Takeishi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shavers lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Takeishi missing with knees to the body.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shavers on the inside.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Takeishi manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Shavers pushes Takeishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Takeishi.
Shavers has Takeishi pushed against the cage.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shavers effectively controlling the action here.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Takeishi avoiding damage as Shavers throws knees to the body.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Shavers stalling.
Takeishi tries to score a body lock takedown but Shavers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shavers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Shavers blocks an elbow strike from Takeishi. #T4#
Takeishi managing to block the knees to the body from Shavers.
Shavers gets underhooks to prevent Takeishi's takedown attempt.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch but Shavers improves position.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Takeishi jumps guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shavers taking a breather.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeishi looks winded!
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to pull guard but Shavers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsugu Takeishi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takeishi shoots in but no luck this time.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeishi can do to turn this around?
Takeishi fails to land the takedown.
Shavers moves out of range as Takeishi throws a body kick.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shavers lands a jab to Takeishi's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers feints and then cracks Takeishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeishi down.
Shavers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shavers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Takeishi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shavers is out of range.
Shavers connects with a right hand. Takeishi shakes it off.#T1#
Shavers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mitsugu Takeishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavers digs a good body shot into Takeishi's ribs.
Shavers is looking to wear down Takeishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeishi misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Shavers's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shavers misses with a few strikes there.
Takeishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shavers scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Shavers doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeishi circles away.
Shavers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shavers connects with a straight left hand counter down 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!
Takeishi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shavers circles away.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shavers as he jumps to the side.
Takeishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeishi feints a counter leg kick.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Takeishi's body.
A nice leg kick from Shavers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Shavers. #T3#
Shavers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shavers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeishi's sensitive parts.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Takeishi's belly button to the back.
Takeishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shavers throws a front kick that sends Takeishi stumbling back into the cage.
Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Shavers has Takeishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Shavers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Takeishi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shavers.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers stalling.
Shavers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shavers is pressed up against the cage. Takeishi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shavers down to the mat. Shavers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shavers looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range.
Shavers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavers lands with a shot to the body.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitsugu Takeishi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shavers scores with a nice strike.
Shavers avoids the head kick by Takeishi.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Takeishi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takeishi tries to avoid it.
Shavers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shavers lands a jab to Takeishi's midsection.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Shavers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shavers thumps Takeishi with a low kick.
A cross from Shavers lands.
Takeishi 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.
Takeishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers connects with a straight left hand counter down 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!
Takeishi misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shavers dips to his left and cracks Takeishi with an uppercut!
Takeishi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shavers lands a lovely overhand right.
Shavers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Shavers.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Shavers finds it's target.
Takeishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shavers can pounce on him.
Shavers lands with an uppercut that bounces Takeishi off the cage and back into range.
Takeishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shavers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shavers stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Shavers scores with the left hand. Takeishi knows he should have avoided that one.
Shavers with a hook.
Takeishi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shavers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takeishi.
Shavers delivers a nice body kick.
Takeishi misses with a takedown attempt
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Shavers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shavers gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Shavers lands a vicious elbow to the side of Takeishi's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Shavers tries to finish him with strikes but Takeishi still seems able to defend himself so Shavers steps back and lets Takeishi get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Shavers finish him?
Shavers fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Takeishi square on the jaw! Damn, Takeishi is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earnie Shavers!
After winning the bout, Earnie Shavers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babyara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeishi somewhat.
Takeishi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babyara swivels and escapes.
Babyara avoids the head kick by Takeishi.
Babyara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babyara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeishi counters with a series of strikes. Babyara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Babyara blocks a head kick by Takeishi.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
Babyara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeishi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babyara tries to counter by clinching up but Takeishi breaks away and moves out of range.
Francisco Babyara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.
Babyara misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Babyara and move into the clinch position.
Babyara swinging wildly here.
Babyara swinging wildly here.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but Babyara shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Takeishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takeishi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babyara pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Takeishi closes the distance and pushes Babyara back into the cage.
Babyara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takeishi has him pressed against the cage.
Takeishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Takeishi manages to pull guard.
Babyara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takeishi is proving hard to escape from.
Babyara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Babyara being controlled here momentarily.
Babyara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Takeishi working for submissions but it's allowed Babyara to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babyara stalling away here and it's allowed Takeishi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Takeishi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Babyara stacks Takeishi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Babyara!#T3#
Babyara laying and praying for a moment but Takeishi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Takeishi is holding on to half guard well.
Takeishi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Babyara won't allow Takeishi to sweep him here.
Babyara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeishi is keeping the position for now.
Babyara trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
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.
Takeishi has Babyara pulled in close to control his posture.
Babyara passes Takeishi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babyara wants to pass to mount but Takeishi is defending the position.
Babyara prevents Takeishi from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeishi is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Francisco Babyara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takeishi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Takeishi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Babyara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Babyara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeishi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeishi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Babyara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Takeishi advances position into side control!
Babyara struggling a bit here.
Babyara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeishi on the ground.
Babyara sneaks back into half guard.
Babyara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babyara.
Babyara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babyara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Babyara working a defensive guard but Takeishi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Babyara is trying to improve his position.
Takeishi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Takeishi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takeishi misses with the ground and pound.
Babyara can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Takeishi tries for a kimura but Babyara is defending well. #T3#
Takeishi tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Takeishi stands up and beckons Babyara to his feet.
A big left from Babyara misses.
Babyara throws a right and a left that Takeishi avoids nicely.
Takeishi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Babyara duly obliges.
Francisco Babyara is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Takeishi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takeishi controls the position.#T4#
Babyara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeishi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Babyara tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Takeishi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Takeishi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babyara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babyara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Babyara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Babyara lunges at Takeishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takeishi's hand.
Babyara thuds a left hand into Takeishi's body.
Takeishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeishi ducks right into an uppercut from Babyara.
Takeishi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babyara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara misses with a few strikes there.
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Takeishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babyara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babyara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Takeishi has Babyara up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Babyara wants a takedown.
Babyara is trying to pull guard but Takeishi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Babyara gets underhooks to prevent Takeishi's takedown attempt.
Babyara jumps guard but Takeishi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Babyara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Takeishi decides to pull guard.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Babyara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Takeishi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babyara is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Takeishi controlling Babyara's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babyara trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Babyara looking to improve position, pressing down on Takeishi's thigh with his hand. Takeishi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Babyara paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Babyara's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Takeishi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A very excited looking Mitsugu Takeishi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeishi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Crazyhorse misses with the head strike.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch.
Takeishi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takeishi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crazyhorse prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Takeishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crazyhorse delivers a nice body kick.
Crazyhorse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Crazyhorse.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Crazyhorse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crazyhorse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takeishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Crazyhorse throws a shot to the body.
Takeishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD2#
Crazyhorse lands a big head kick that sends Takeishi tumbling to the mat! Crazyhorse takes a step backwards and waves Takeishi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crazyhorse as he avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crazyhorse lands a brutal head kick. Takeishi looks out on his feet and Crazyhorse throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). James Crazyhorse!
During a confident post fight interview, James Crazyhorse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi staying out of range there.
Takeishi misses with a takedown attempt - Smithers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Takeishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smithers lands a nice uppercut.
Smithers tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Smithers misses with a body punch.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi is working for takedown but Smithers is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Smithers.
Smithers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Smithers.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi prevents Smithers from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Smithers lands a left hand.
Smithers misses with a punch to the body.
Smithers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smithers breaks from the clinch.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Takeishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smithers pinned against the cage. Smithers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smithers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takeishi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Smithers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Smithers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takeishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeishi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Smithers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeishi.
Smithers lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Takeishi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Smithers dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Red Eagle misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Red Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Takeishi is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch. #CL#
Red Eagle pushes Takeishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Red Eagle. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle throws a combination that misses
and Takeishi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Red Eagle thinking.
Red Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red Eagle stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi throws out a loose jab but Red Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi misses with the combination.
Takeishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Red Eagle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Red Eagle lands with a straight right. Takeishi didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle.
Red Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Red Eagle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chief Red Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsugu Takeishi.#BC2#
Takeishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeishi circles away. #CL#
Red Eagle has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Takeishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeishi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takeishi throws a body punch but Red Eagle moves out of range. #CL#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Red Eagle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Red Eagle stops a takedown attempt from Takeishi.
Takeishi blocks an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeishi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Red Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeishi looks winded!
Takeishi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red Eagle after a bit of a struggle.
Red Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Takeishi's head.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Red Eagle drops Takeishi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takeishi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
Red Eagle throws a big uppercut that drops Takeishi! More strikes from Red Eagle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Takeishi lies dazed against the cage as Red Eagle celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: WVT 99: Simone v Halsti
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Fisticuffs jabs Takeishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeishi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisticuffs circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeishi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fisticuffs counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeishi dives in and grabs Fisticuffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisticuffs pushes down on Takeishi's head and hops out.
Takeishi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fisticuffs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsugu Takeishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi throws a wild body kick that Fisticuffs sees coming a mile off.
Fisticuffs avoids the head kick by Takeishi.
Takeishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi. #CL2#
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Takeishi in a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeishi can't get the takedown.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Takeishi is looking to control Fisticuffs's arms but Fisticuffs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeishi has his back to the cage.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Takeishi tries to score a body lock takedown but Fisticuffs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisticuffs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Takeishi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Takeishi gets control of Fisticuffs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Takeishi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Takeishi had control of the position. #SUB#
Fisticuffs wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Takeishi's closed guard. He's half up but Takeishi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Takeishi pivots and extends the arm, Fisticuffs falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Takeishi! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Krutainis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takeishi connects with a body shot.
Krutainis throws a sloppy head kick and Takeishi moves out of range easily.
Krutainis fails with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Takeishi as Krutainis shoots in.
Krutainis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Krutainis takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a right hook to the body.
Takeishi lands with a nice body punch.
Krutainis looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krutainis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeishi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeishi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krutainis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Krutainis.
Takeishi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takeishi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Takeishi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Takeishi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krutainiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeishi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krutainis misses with a wild combination.
Takeishi scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Takeishi.
A left lands for Takeishi.
Takeishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takeishi connects with a crisp jab.
Krutainis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeishi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Takeishi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takeishi connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Krutainis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krutainis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeishi lands a jab.#KD#
Takeishi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krutainis sprawling to the canvas! Krutainis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takeishi finish him?! #ROC#Krutainis is rocked!
Krutainis leaves his chin hanging out and Takeishi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Krutainis crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
An out of breath Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023

#R1#
Takeishi stuffs the takedown.
Takeishi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conors momentarily.
Conors shoots in for a takedown but Takeishi shows good takedown defense.
Conors doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenon Conors.
Takeishi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeishi lands a really nice looking cross but Conors seems unphased.
Conors with a poor takedown
and Takeishi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conors looks winded!
Takeishi pounces like a tiger and cracks Conors with a vicious hook! Conors is down but not out! Takeishi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brenon Conors was interviewed post fight and said 'Book me & Fight ne'.

Event: WVT 16: Newton v Motts
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1#
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Takeishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marcus St Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but Takeishi pushes him off.
St Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takeishi lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
St Stone tries to clinch but Takeishi moves away
letting Takeishi counter with a right hand.
Takeishi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St Stone wants to clinch
enabling Takeishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeishi throws a looping overhand right but St Stone ducks down to avoid it.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but Takeishi pushes him off.
St Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeishi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi keeps the fight on the outside.
St Stone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Stone moves away.
St Stone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Takeishi is avoiding it.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
St Stone ducks under a wild hook from Takeishi.#T1#
Takeishi swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Stone tries to clinch
and Takeishi counters with a nice body shot.
St Stone tries to clinch up but Takeishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
St Stone drives through and clinches with Takeishi against the cage.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of St Stone's head.
Takeishi avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage. #BC2#
Takeishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away.
Takeishi throws a body shot but no joy.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeishi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeishi 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.
Takeishi throws a jab when St Stone was well out of range.
Takeishi lands a jab to the head.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Takeishi is avoiding it.
St Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeishi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takeishi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Takeishi.#CL#
St Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Takeishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Stone moves away.
St Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takeishi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takeishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Takeishi throws the left hand but St Stone avoids the punch easily.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away.
St Stone moves to clinch but Takeishi breaks away
and Takeishi counters with a straight right hand.
St Stone tries to clinch but Takeishi moves out of range.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeishi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
Takeishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St Stone darts in trying to clinch
and Takeishi counters with a nice body shot.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeishi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from St Stone with a body shot.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeishi circles away.
Takeishi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.#T4##CL#
St Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Takeishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Stone is looking to clinch.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeishi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeishi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Stone tries to clinch but Takeishi moves out of range.
Takeishi thuds a left hand into St Stone's body.
St Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus St Stone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeishi throws out a powerful jab.
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of St Stone's head but St Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takeishi.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Stone tries to clinch but Takeishi is having none of it.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeishi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
St Stone tries to clinch up but Takeishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Takeishi. That snapped St Stone's head back.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
St Stone moves into the clinch.
Takeishi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Takeishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi misses with a straight right.
Takeishi swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
Takeishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takeishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeishi circles away.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Stone is looking to clinch.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Stone tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away.
St Stone tries to clinch but Takeishi is having none of it.
Takeishi throws a jab but it's blocked by St Stone.
St Stone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
St Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Takeishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeishi.#CUT2#Marcus St Stone's cut is getting worse.
Takeishi has had enough of the clinch but St Stone keeps him there for the moment.
Takeishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends St Stone's eyes rolling into the back of his head! St Stone drops to his knees and Takeishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Takeishi has closed the distance and engaged Maestre in a clinch. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Takeishi clinches up with Maestre and pushes him back against the cage.
Maestre blocking some punches.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Takeishi has the dominant position.
Maestre can't find room to land a body shot as Takeishi controls the action.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Takeishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maestre blocking some punches.
Maestre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Maestre blocks an uppercut.
Maestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Maestre.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Maestre tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Maestre back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maestre is trying to stall.
Maestre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre blocks an uppercut.
Maestre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maestre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Maestre.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Maestre.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with some punches. #BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Takeishi darts in and clinches Maestre up against the cage.
Takeishi pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Maestre tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Takeishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestre tries to break the clinch but Takeishi is controlling the position.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Maestre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maestre blocking some punches.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Maestre on the inside.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Maestre misses.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
Takeishi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takeishi ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Takeishi misses with a hook.
Maestre tries to bum rush Takeishi with a series of wild strikes but Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Takeishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Maestre lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Maestre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeishi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestre.
Takeishi keeps control of Maestre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maestre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestre blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Takeishi drives through and clinches with Maestre against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Maestre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeishi loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
Maestre moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maestre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Maestre pushes him away.
Maestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeishi.
Maestre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takeishi tries to move into range but Maestre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maestre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maestre scores with the left hand. Takeishi knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Maestre sends Takeishi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maestre is motioning to the referee to let Takeishi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maestre drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Takeishi's head, knocking him out cold! Maestre is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Takeishi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a head kick.
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Takeishi backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Takeishi manages to avoid it all.
Takeishi throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Takeishi. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Takeishi's shoulder, as Takeishi tries to avoid the shot.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut.
Barnes slips under a jab from Takeishi.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Takeishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeishi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeishi is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Takeishi throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Takeishi throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes slips a jab from Takeishi.#T1#
Barnes moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
Takeishi swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Takeishi moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Takeishi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeishi misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Takeishi clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Takeishi - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Takeishi is controlling him.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeishi's sensitive parts.
Barnes slips under a jab from Takeishi.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Mitsugu Takeishi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Takeishi instigates a clinch.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeishi scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Takeishi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Takeishi misses its target.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Takeishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes slips under a jab from Takeishi.#KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Takeishi tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Takeishi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Takeishi darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Takeishi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barnes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break free.#T4#
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes looks winded!
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barnes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takeishi is unloading with more strikes now! Barnes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A victorious Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Takeishi gets a clinch.
Pankratios throws a head punch that misses.
Pankratios should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Takeishi breaks the clinch.
Pankratios scores with the left hand. Takeishi knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Pankratios misses the target.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Pankratios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pankratios throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Takeishi closes the distance and clinches.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of Pankratios's head.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Takeishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pankratios misses the jab.
Pankratios swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Takeishi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Takeishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi works the jab nicely.
Pankratios slips a jab and a cross from Takeishi.
Pankratios looks to throw the jab but Takeishi is out of range.
Takeishi defending well as Pankratios loads up on a big left hand.
Takeishi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pankratios looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Takeishi misses the target.#T1##CL#
Takeishi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
Pankratios working aggressively here.
Takeishi blocking some punches. #BC#
Takeishi breaks the clinch.
Takeishi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pankratios right on the button. Pankratios goes down! Takeishi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Takeishi gets the win via TKO!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1#
Shortman fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeishi misses.
Shortman misses with a takedown attempt
and Takeishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman fails with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shortman misses with a takedown
and Takeishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Takeishi drops Shortman with a beautiful combination! Shortman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takeishi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Shortman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shortman leaves his chin hanging out and Takeishi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shortman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Mspomfad wants to clinch.
Takeishi works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Takeishi throws a looping overhand right but Mspomfad ducks down to avoid it.
Takeishi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mspomfad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mspomfad tries to clinch up but Takeishi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mspomfad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mspomfad backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mspomfad jumps guard but Takeishi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mspomfad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mspomfad backwards. #BC#
Takeishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mspomfad wants to clinch
and Takeishi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Takeishi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takeishi lands with a right and another and another! Mspomfad is in big trouble! Takeishi lands again and this time it's lights out for Mspomfad! A quality knockout there for Takeishi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitsugu Takeishi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Hanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeishi thuds his right hand into Hanski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeishi.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Hanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Hanski is working Takeishi over against the cage.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski pushes Takeishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanski has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Hanski is stalling here.
Hanski misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Hanski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanski lands a nice uppercut.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Hanski lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Takeishi.
Hanski stalling against the cage.
A short right from Hanski.
Hanski pushes Takeishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Hanski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Hanski lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Hanski.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Hanski lands a nice uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanski throws a head punch that misses.
Hanski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Hanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Takeishi tries to throw a body punch but Hanski avoids it by throwing Takeishi back against the cage.
A short right from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Hanski.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
A short right from Takeishi.
Hanski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeishis head.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
Hanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi works on Hanski's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Takeishi works on Hanski's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Hanski is trying to maintain a safe position but Takeishi gets an underhook and turns Hanski into the cage.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanski misses with some punches.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Hanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanski.
Hanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hanski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
A right hand to the body from Takeishi.
Hanski misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanski taking a breather.
Hanski misses with some punches. #T4#
Hanski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to work over Hanski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanski misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takeishi is keeping busy.
Hanski trying to stall but Takeishi improves his position.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanski misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanski tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Hanski back against the cage.
Hanski throws a head punch that misses.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koskisen Hanski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koskisen Hanski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Takeishi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanski stalks Takeishi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takeishi's face. Takeishi staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi scores with a jab. Hanski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeishi dodges the punch combination from Hanski.
Takeishi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanski appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Hanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanski thuds a left hand into Takeishi's body.
Hanski throws a one two combo.
Hanski throws a low kick, looking for Takeishi's leg but Takeishi calmly moves out of range.
Hanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeishi can do to turn this around?
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi darts in trying to clinch
and Hanski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takeishi throws the left hand but Hanski avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Hanski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takeishi.
Hanski throws a jab when Takeishi was well out of range.
Hanski throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Takeishi tries to clinch
and Hanski counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanski misses the target.
Takeishi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeishi is looking to clinch but Hanski is avoiding it.
Hanski tries to bum rush Takeishi with a series of wild strikes but Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanski connects with a solid leg kick.
Takeishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Takeishi pushes Hanski up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanski misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeishi working aggressively here. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanski.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Takeishi presses Hanski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Hanski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Hanski scores with a hook to the body.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi misses with some punches.
Hanski lands with a light punch inside.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Hanski.
Hanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hanski.
Hanski lands with a right to the head.
Takeishi blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
Hanski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Hanski prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
A short uppercut from Hanski.
A short right from Hanski.
Hanski struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeishi controls his hands.
Hanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Hanski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Hanski blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanski.
Hanski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards. #ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
A short left from Hanski.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanski finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Takeishi with a big uppercut! Takeishi tries to clinch up but Hanski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Takeishi to the mat! Takeishi covers up and Hanski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koskisen Hanski!
Koskisen Hanski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Takeishi. That snapped Silva's head back.
Good shot there by Takeishi.#CUT#It looks like Iourselfi Silva has been cut.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Takeishi cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva moves forwards but Takeishi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takeishi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeishi tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva cracks Takeishi with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi tries to clinch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva walks into a left hand. #CUT#That has opened up Iourselfi Silva's cut even more.
Takeishi moves away from the strike by Silva.
Takeishi walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.#T1#
Takeishi throws a big shot that misses.
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeishi scores with a punch to the head.
Takeishi with a hook.
Takeishi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#The cut above Iourselfi Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takeishi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takeishi with a body shot.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Takeishi misses. #CL#
Takeishi forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Takeishi. #CUT#Iourselfi Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeishi lands a left hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iourselfi Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A relieved looking Mitsugu Takeishi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Leonidas swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonidas - that will leave a mark!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeishi moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick. #CL#
Takeishi moves into the clinch.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leonidas looks winded!
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards. #CUT#It looks like Giannis Leonidas has been cut.
Takeishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeishi lands a body shot.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Leonidas is rocked!
Takeishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leonidas is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takeishi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Leonidas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takeishi is unloading with more strikes now! Leonidas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A relieved looking Mitsugu Takeishi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Takeishi. #CL#
Boy gets tackled into the cage by Takeishi. Takeishi maintains the clinch.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeishi.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeishi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi throws a big uppercut that drops Boy! More strikes from Takeishi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boy lies dazed against the cage as Takeishi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 42
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Maui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takeishi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maui thinking.
Takeishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeishi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Takeishi pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch.
Maui looking to stall.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Maui.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maui prevents it.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Maui on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takeishi as Maui tries to tie him up.
Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
Takeishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeishi slowing the pace effectively.
Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui working aggressively here.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
Maui is struggling to control the position.
Takeishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui presses Takeishi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Takeishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Takeishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takeishi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Takeishi swings for the body but Maui moves out of range.
Maui looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range.
Maui seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takeishi throws a combination that misses
and Maui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeishi.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Maui lands a big right hand that sends Takeishi crashing to the mat! Maui stays standing though and waves Takeishi back to his feet!#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Takeishi misses the target.
It looked like Maui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takeishi.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him?
Takeishi defending well as Maui loads up on a big left hand.
Maui weaves into range and cracks Takeishi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Takeishi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Maui is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui!
Raykuza Maui took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '17-1 BABY! I'M THE BEST!'.

Event: ENIGMA 38
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Takeishi wants to clinch.#CL2#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neves.
Takeishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeishi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Neves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takeishi is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi works on Neves's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeishi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Neves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeishi prevents it. #T1#
Neves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takeishi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neves is breathing heavily.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neves has Takeishi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeishi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeishi.
Neves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takeishi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Neves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeishi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeishi is pushing Neves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Neves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Neves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeishi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Neves pushes him off.
Neves misses with a double jab.
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Neves lands a nice shot to the body.
Neves catches Takeishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neves dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeishi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Takeishi tries to work over Neves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi lands an elbow just above Neves 's eye. #TD#
Neves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Takeishi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Takeishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Neves moves in looking to clinch but Takeishi pushes him off.
Takeishi moves away from the strike by Neves.
Neves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neves.#CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Neves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeishi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neves.
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Neves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neves shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi is looking to clinch but Neves is avoiding it.
Neves feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Neves pushes him off.
Takeishi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neves.
Neves walks into a jab.#CUT2#Bruno Neves's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Takeishi moves into range and clinches up with Neves.
Neves managing to block the knees to the body from Takeishi.
Neves misses with a body punch. #T1#
Neves is trying to drag Takeishi to the mat but Takeishi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeishi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Takeishi gets underhooks to prevent Neves's takedown attempt.
Neves has Takeishi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeishi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
Neves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Neves up against the cage.#T2#
Neves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeishi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeishi is working Neves over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neves takes a shot to the head.
Takeishi is trying to drag Neves to the mat but Neves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neves's elbow.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeishi leaning against his opponent.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Neves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruno Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Neves's head but Neves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neves.
Takeishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Neves misses the target.#CL2#
Neves gets tackled into the cage by Takeishi. Takeishi maintains the clinch.
Takeishi stalls.
Takeishi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Neves wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi misses with a body punch. #T1#
Neves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeishi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Takeishi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neves has a closed guard, preventing Takeishi from standing up.
Neves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neves wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeishi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Neves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeishi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Neves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeishi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Neves has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Takeishi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Neves has tightened it up now! Takeishi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 33
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Takeishi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joestar eats them both and turns towards Takeishi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.#CL2#
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joestar is trying to break free.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
Joestar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joestar blocks an elbow strike from Takeishi.
Joestar is trying to break the clinch but Takeishi has him pressed against the cage.
Joestar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar tries to break free but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar. #BC#
Joestar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joestar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeishi tries to clinch up.
Takeishi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joestar moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Joestar.
Joestar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joestar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joestar.
No joy there for Takeishi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeishi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joestar staying out of range there.
Joestar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Takeishi jabs Joestar right on the nose. Joestar blinks but takes it well.
Joestar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takeishi's head backwards.
No joy there for Joestar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takeishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeishi lands a really nice looking cross but Joestar seems unphased.
Takeishi connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.
Takeishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joestar looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeishi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Joestar's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joestar blocks a head kick by Takeishi.
Takeishi fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Takeishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi looks to throw the jab but Joestar is out of range.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Joestar cracks Takeishi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takeishi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Joestar finish him? #CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Joestar points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Takeishi wakes up just in time to hear Joestar thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Warrior Fight Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
Takeishi pushes Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Motts.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts pushes Takeishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Motts stops a takedown attempt from Takeishi.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts managing to block the knees to the body from Takeishi. #T1#
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takeishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Motts.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
A short left from Takeishi.
Motts managing to block the knees to the body from Takeishi.
Takeishi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Motts has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Takeishi.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Motts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Motts.
A short right from Motts.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch but Motts improves position.
Motts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Motts jabs Takeishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Motts rushes Takeishi and presses him up against the cage.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takeishi is keeping busy.#KD2#
Motts drops Takeishi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takeishi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Takeishi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Takeishi drops to his knees and Motts pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 25
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Takeishi cracks Santiago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santiago throws a jab when Takeishi was well out of range.
We've been told by Takeishi's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Takeishi does no damage. #CL#
Takeishi clinches with his opponent.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Takeishi.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Santiago lands a right hand.
Santiago avoids the elbow strike from Takeishi, against the cage.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Takeishi pushes Santiago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago tries to circle away but Takeishi has him pinned against the cage.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Santiago is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Santiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeishi won't allow it.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Takeishi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takeishi moves away from the strike by Santiago. #KD#
Takeishi cracks Santiago with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takeishi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Santiago to stand back up!#ROC#Santiago is rocked!
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!
Santiago misses the jab.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?#KD#
Takeishi drops Santiago with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santiago looks back up at him and smiles so Takeishi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Takeishi.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeishi misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Takeishi throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeishi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santiago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takeishi scrambles back to his feet.
Takeishi throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Takeishi misses.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago throws a jab when Takeishi was well out of range.
Santiago misses with a looping right.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Santiago.
Takeishi tries to counter by clinching up but Santiago breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeishi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeishi swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeishi misses with the body kick
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeishi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsugu Takeishi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Takeishi rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Santiago on the inside.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Good body shot from Takeishi.
Mitsugu Takeishi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago stalling in the clinch but Takeishi improves position.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santiago.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeishi won't allow it. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Takeishi stalling the fight.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Takeishi drops Santiago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Santiago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeishi loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Santiago senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
An out of breath Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Dodong Santiago stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm not young anymore. Let's be real lets give this kids a chance to level up. Buy I'm not going anywhere ill fight till I collapse.. #KINGOFFARTMMA '.

Event: ENIGMA 21
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Lesnar throws a body punch but Takeishi moves out of range.
Takeishi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Takeishi clinches with his opponent.
Takeishi gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Takeishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lesnar has Takeishi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeishi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeishi looking to stall.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi leaning against his opponent.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lesnar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown.
Lesnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar looks winded!
Takeishi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Takeishi missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takeishi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Takeishi. #T2#
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeishi cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Takeishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
Takeishi pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeishi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takeishi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Takeishi moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Takeishi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takeishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lesnar up against the cage.
Takeishi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeishi being controlled against the cage.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike from Takeishi. #T1#
Nice body punch from Takeishi - that landed with a thud.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Takeishi stalls.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Lesnar looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitsugu Takeishi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lesnar is trying to stall.
Lesnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Takeishi manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Takeishi throws an elbow but it misses.
Takeishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takeishi presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mark Lesnar's cut even more.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Takeishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lesnar to his knees! Takeishi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
An out of breath Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 15
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Takeishi slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Takeishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns cracks Takeishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Burns working Takeishi over with knees to the body.
Burns taking a breather.
Takeishi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Burns stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Takeishi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Takeishi shrugs off.
Burns tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takeishi tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi trying to land knees to the body.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeishi's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Takeishi's ribcage.#T2#
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeishi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Takeishi controls the action.
A short left from Burns.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeishi avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsugu Takeishi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeishi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Burns gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Mac Burns!
Connor Mac Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 11
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Takeishi misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Takeishi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeishi tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Takeishi wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeishi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takeishi doesn't seem phased though.
Takeishi throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve lands a front kick.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve feints and then cracks Takeishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeishi down.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeishi.
Takeishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Takeishi looks winded!
Steve lands with a cross. #T1#
Takeishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Takeishi misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick there by Steve.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve lands a leg kick that knocks Takeishi off balance momentarily.
Takeishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steve.
Takeishi walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Takeishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve cracks Takeishi with an open hand slap.#ROC#Takeishi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a nice looking body kick.
Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve cracks Takeishi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Takeishi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Steve pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Takeishi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Steve!
An out of breath Yago Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 6
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Duarte cracks Takeishi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takeishi avoids the body shot from Duarte.
Takeishi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duarte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeishi wants to clinch.
Duarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duarte digs a good body shot into Takeishi's ribs.
Duarte scores with a leg kick.
Takeishi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duarte under the eye.
Takeishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeishi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duarte throws a series of punches but Takeishi avoids them all with ease.
Takeishi throws out a counter right but Duarte avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeishi throws an off balance right hand
and Duarte counters with a left to the body.
Takeishi looks to land a left hand but Duarte moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Duarte feints and then cracks Takeishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeishi down.
Duarte connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duarte.
Takeishi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duartes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Duarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeishi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Duarte gets tackled into the cage by Takeishi. Takeishi maintains the clinch. #KD2#
Takeishi drops Duarte onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Duarte is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Duarte is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi pushes Duarte against the cage. Takeishi is working some dirty boxing. Takeishi pushes off with a quick right hook! Duarte goes down! Duarte tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Takeishi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Our winner, Mitsugu Takeishi, 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: K1 ATTACK 02 Diego vs Cook
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Takeishi dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Harris misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Takeishi shakes him off and moves away.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Takeishi.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takeishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takeishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Takeishi pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land. #T1#
Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with some punches.
Takeishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Takeishi has Harris pushed against the cage.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris misses with the head strike. #T2#
Takeishi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Harris is looking to control Takeishi's arms but Takeishi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeishi is defending well for now.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takeishi or not.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mitsugu Takeishi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takeishi is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
A big left from Takeishi misses.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takeishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with an inside leg kick.
Takeishi walks into a jab.
Takeishi fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Harris darts in and clinches Takeishi up against the cage.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Harris gets an underhook and turns Takeishi into the cage.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harris landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Takeishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Takeishi has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeishi.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Harris tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Takeishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeishi tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Harris dodges an elbow strike from Takeishi.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Come on Takeishi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Harris.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris works on Takeishi's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeishi.
Takeishi takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
Harris throws a hook but Takeishi avoids it easily.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Takeishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takeishi throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Takeishi moves out of range easily.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Harris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takeishi slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris lands a body shot.
Derek Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Harris.
Takeishi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takeishi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Takeishi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeishi tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Takeishi's ribs.
Harris lands a nice hook to Takeishi's body. Takeishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takeishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Takeishi's belly button to the back.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
Harris lands with a cross.
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeishi 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.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Harris moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Takeishi! Harris continues to tee off on Takeishi, landing with a left and a right! Harris connects with a right hand that leaves Takeishi sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Harris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derek Harris!
Derek Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMA ATTACK 05 Moon vs Yomero
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Daniels scores with a head kick. Takeishi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takeishi throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Takeishi lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.#TD2#
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takeishi's guard.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeishi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. #T1#
Takeishi wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeishi has momentary wrist control but Daniels slips an elbow through the middle.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
Daniels prevents Takeishi from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeishi misses with a hook.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a hook
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeishi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takeishi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeishi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.#T3#
Takeishi connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Daniels is rocked!
Takeishi lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Takeishi clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi looking for a takedown.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeishi prevents it.
Daniels stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Daniels is trying to push Takeishi away but Takeishi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniels is trying to drag Takeishi to the mat but Takeishi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeishi just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Daniels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeishi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Takeishi clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels looks winded!
Daniels is looking for a takedown.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
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!
Takeishi cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?#BC#
Takeishi breaks the clinch.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Takeishi rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Daniels looks to move away, Takeishi throws a big counter combo but Daniels just gets out of the way.#KD#
Takeishi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Daniels sprawling to the canvas! Daniels rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takeishi finish him?!
Daniels slips under a jab.
A jab from Daniels finds it's way through Takeishi's defenses.
Daniels defending well as Takeishi loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Takeishi misses.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Takeishi lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Takeishi.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Takeishi stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels is breathing heavily.#T1#
Takeishi throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Takeishi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeishi throws a big shot that misses.
Takeishi fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeishi is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Takeishi closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Takeishi effectively controlling the action here.
Takeishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniels is looking for a takedown.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeishi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels is trying to break free.
Takeishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeishi prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Takeishi. #T3#
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Takeishi misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitsugu Takeishi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Takeishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Daniels with a big uppercut! Daniels tries to clinch up but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Daniels to the mat! Daniels covers up and Takeishi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A very excited looking Mitsugu Takeishi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ATTACK 02 Takeishi vs Boss
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Takeishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a looping right.
Takeishi lands with an overhand left.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
We've been informed that Boss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boss thumps Takeishi with a low kick.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Trï¿½ningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Takeishi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeishi blocks a jab.
Takeishi throws an off balance right hand
and Boss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takeishi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeishi manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Takeishi misses its intended target.
Boss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takeishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeishi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boss cracks Takeishi with a good jab.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeishi.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Boss.
Takeishi tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Takeishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeishi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeishi thinking.
Boss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takeishi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.#CUT2#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi lands a jab to Boss's midsection.
Boss connects with a body shot that sends Takeishi's belly button to the back.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Boss throws a body punch but Takeishi moves out of range.
Takeishi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boss counters with a good low kick that Takeishi was not able to check.
Boss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeishi. Takeishi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takeishi takes a step back to recover.
Boss has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeishi. That did some damage!#KD2#
Boss lands a big right hand that sends Takeishi crashing to the mat! Boss stays standing though and waves Takeishi back to his feet!#ROC2#Takeishi is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Boss. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Boss throws an overhand right that drops Takeishi like a sack of potatoes! Boss dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Like Boss!
A very excited looking Like Boss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 33
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jussi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jussi cracks a nice hook into Takeishi's ribs.
Jussi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jussi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jussi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.
Takeishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jussi manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jussi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jussi.#CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Jussi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takeishi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jussi 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.
Jussi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeishi misses the jab.
Jussi misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi throws a hook but Jussi avoids it easily.
Jussi scores with a decent looking hook.
Jussi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeishi. #T1#
Jussi misses the shot to the body.
Takeishi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jussi throws the left hand but Takeishi avoids the punch easily.
Iron Jussi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jussi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jussi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeishi manages to avoid it.
Jussi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeishi moves away.
Jussi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeishi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jussi.
Takeishi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jussi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jussi tries to land a body kick
and Jussi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jussi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jussi avoids the body shot from Takeishi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jussi!
Takeishi looks winded!#KD#
Jussi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takeishi sprawling to the canvas! Takeishi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jussi finish him?! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jussi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takeishi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jussi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Jussi.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Jussi pushes him away.
Jussi keeps Takeishi at a distance using the push kick.
Takeishi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jussi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Jussi!
Iron Jussi retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: PANDA 22
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Lesnar pushes him away.#CL2#
Takeishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Takeishi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takeishi tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Takeishi tries to tie him up.
Lesnar wants to stall.
Takeishi leaning against his opponent.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside. #T1#
Takeishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lesnar gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Takeishi gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeishi.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Takeishi is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeishi. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Takeishi.
Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar stalling the fight.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Lesnar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Lesnar tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Lesnar back against the cage. #T3#
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Takeishi cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Takeishi is struggling to control the position.
Lesnar tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Lesnar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takeishi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lesnar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takeishi can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeishi tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Takeishi.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeishi pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeishi is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. #ROC2#Lesnar is rocked!
Takeishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lesnar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lesnar drops to his knees and Takeishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A less than humble Mitsugu Takeishi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riverson is defended easily by Takeishi.
Riverson shoots for a takedown but Takeishi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeishi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
A short left from Takeishi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takeishi as Riverson tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi.
Riverson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
Riverson is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeishi has double underhooks. #KD2#
Takeishi drops Riverson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riverson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Riverson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi throws a big uppercut that drops Riverson! More strikes from Takeishi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Riverson lies dazed against the cage as Takeishi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PANDA 7
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BangYou scoring well with a low kick there.
BangYou thumps Takeishi with a low kick.
Takeishi swings for the body but BangYou moves out of range.
It seemed like BangYou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeishi connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Takeishi loads up on a big right hand but BangYou slips the punch.
BangYou cracks Takeishi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takeishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BangYou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
BangYou looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BangYou thumps Takeishi with a low kick.
BangYou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BangYou.
Takeishi misses with a straight right.
BangYou misses with a hook. Takeishi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou. #CL#
Takeishi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
BangYou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeishi darts in trying to clinch
and BangYou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BangYou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
Takeishi misses the shot to the body.
BangYou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BangYou.
Takeishi moves out of range as BangYou strikes.
BangYou misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by BangYou.
Takeishi needs to keep his hands up - BangYou had a free shot at his head there.#T2##CL#
Takeishi gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BangYou being controlled against the cage.
BangYou blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BangYou's efforts to push away.
BangYou prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
BangYou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takeishi after a bit of a struggle.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BangYou gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi tries to work over BangYou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi backing away here, and BangYou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
BangYou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from BangYou. Takeishi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BangYou can pounce on him. #T3##CL2#
BangYou darts in and clinches Takeishi up against the cage.
I was talking to Takeishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
BangYou jumps into guard, dragging Takeishi to the mat. #ES2#
BangYou pushes Takeishi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
BangYou is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takeishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takeishi ducks right into an uppercut from BangYou. #CL#
BangYou gets tackled into the cage by Takeishi. Takeishi maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi avoiding damage.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BangYou's elbow.
A knee to the head by BangYou.
BangYou blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
BangYou blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi lands a left hand.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BangYou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BangYou.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeishi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi cracks BangYou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takeishi tries to move into range but BangYou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BangYou throws a hook but Takeishi blocks it.
BangYou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
BangYou looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
As BangYou tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but BangYou manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takeishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#CL#
Takeishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BangYou.
Takeishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by BangYou.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
BangYou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BangYou throws a body shot but no joy.
BangYou takes one to the side of the head.
BangYou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takeishi on the side of the head.
BangYou stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
Takeishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and BangYou counters with a stiff right hand.
BangYou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi thuds his right hand into BangYou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BangYou lands a body shot.
BangYou misses with a looping right.#CL#
Takeishi has BangYou up against the cage in a clinch.
BangYou misses with the head strike. #T1#
BangYou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeishi. #BC2#
BangYou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BangYou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takeishi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takeishi throws a jab when BangYou was well out of range.
BangYou defending well as Takeishi loads up on a big left hand.
BangYou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeishi lands an overhand right.
BangYou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeishi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takeishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
Takeishi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BangYou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takeishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from BangYou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Takeishi throws an overhand right that lands on BangYou's shoulder, as BangYou tries to avoid the shot.
BangYou throws the left hand but Takeishi avoids the punch easily.
BangYou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi.
Takeishi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for BangYou.
BangYou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takeishi in his tracks.
BangYou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeishi.
BangYou takes a swing at Takeishi's ribcage but misses.
BangYou looks to land a left hand but Takeishi moved out of range nicely.
Takeishi throws a hook but BangYou avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for BangYou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takeishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BangYou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeishi. That did some damage!
BangYou misses with a looping right.#T3#
BangYou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BangYou misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Takeishi counters by clinching up.
Takeishi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
BangYou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BangYou stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeishi slips a straight right by BangYou.
BangYou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good standup being displayed there by BangYou as he connects with a hook.
Takeishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BangYou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takeishi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but BangYou manages to circle out of the way.
BangYou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takeishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BangYou throws a leg kick but Takeishi moved away.
BangYou avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BangYou.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As BangYou tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but BangYou manages to avoid the attempt.
BangYou misses with a straight right.
BangYou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takeishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BangYou.
BangYou misses with an uppercut.
BangYou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takeishi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
BangYou throws a push kick but Takeishi slaps the foot to one side.
BangYou misses with a low kick.
Takeishi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Takeishi throws a looping overhand right but BangYou ducks down to avoid it.
Aiu BangYou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BangYou connects with a solid leg kick.
BangYou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takeishi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
BangYou throws a chopping leg kick but Takeishi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
BangYou misses with a low kick as Takeishi jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Takeishi blocks the leg kick.
BangYou throws a leg kick #CL#
and Takeishi counters by clinching up.
Takeishi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
BangYou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BangYou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with a wild body shot.
BangYou takes a swing at Takeishi's ribcage but misses.
BangYou lands a leg kick that knocks Takeishi off balance momentarily.
BangYou wants to slow Takeishi down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Takeishi misses with a hook
and BangYou counters with a nice body kick.
BangYou stuns Takeishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
BangYou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takeishi throws a jab but it's blocked by BangYou.
BangYou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeishi.#CL#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
BangYou has hold of one of Takeishi's legs. Takeishi is fighting the takedown attempt but BangYou gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
BangYou working some strikes from top position.
BangYou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
BangYou wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
BangYou throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
BangYou is pushing down on Takeishi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeishi is fighting to maintain full guard but BangYou has managed to sneak the leg through.
BangYou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takeishi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
BangYou is trying to work for a kimura but Takeishi is defending well.
BangYou not doing much here.
BangYou wants to control but Takeishi is keeping him busy. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
BangYou throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi lands a body shot.
Takeishi wants to clinch up but BangYou keeps it at a distance.
Takeishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou feints a counter leg kick.
BangYou keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BangYou.
BangYou misses with a left hand #CL#
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch.
BangYou has Takeishi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeishi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeishi tries to throw a body punch but BangYou avoids it by throwing Takeishi back against the cage.
BangYou has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takeishi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if BangYou can turn it around.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of BangYou's head.
BangYou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BangYou backwards.
BangYou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BangYou wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeishi won't allow it. #BC2#
BangYou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BangYou missing with a left hand there. Takeishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BangYou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BangYou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
Takeishi tries to clinch there but BangYou circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
BangYou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeishi moves away from the strike by BangYou.
BangYou blocks a jab.
BangYou throws the left hand but Takeishi avoids the punch easily.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Takeishi's head but Takeishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
BangYou flicks out a counter leg kick but Takeishi steps away.
Takeishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BangYou.
BangYou swings for the body but Takeishi moves out of range.
BangYou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
BangYou tests Takeishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for BangYou.#T1#
BangYou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takeishi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeishi pushes BangYou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but BangYou is just out of range.
BangYou misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. BangYou does a little dance to reset his feet.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Takeishi's head but Takeishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou throws the left hand but Takeishi avoids the punch easily.
Takeishi throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like BangYou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeishi misses the jab.#T2##CL#
Takeishi darts in and clinches BangYou up against the cage.
BangYou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as BangYou controls his hands. #BC2#
BangYou breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangYou misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takeishi.
Takeishi stalling. #TD2#
BangYou jumps guard and drags Takeishi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takeishi is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
BangYou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeishi is one step ahead there.
BangYou trying to keep a closed guard but Takeishi is proving a slippery customer.
BangYou wants to sweep here but Takeishi controlling him for the moment.
BangYou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Takeishi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takeishi tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BangYou wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
BangYou throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeishi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BangYou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeishi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as BangYou controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takeishi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from BangYou - the referee stops the clock and Takeishi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says BangYou. Takeishi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
As BangYou tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but BangYou manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou throws a leg kick which misses Takeishi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takeishi tries to avoid it.
Takeishi slips under a jab.
Takeishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
Takeishi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling BangYou to counter with a crisp jab.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to counter by clinching up but BangYou breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi misses with a hook
and BangYou counters with a nice uppercut.
BangYou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeishi.
Takeishi moves out of range of the body kick from BangYou.
BangYou thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Takeishi takes a swing at BangYou's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from BangYou.
BangYou cracks Takeishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Takeishi's head but Takeishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeishi. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for BangYou.
BangYou lunges at Takeishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takeishi's hand.
BangYou connects with an inside leg kick.
Takeishi slips a jab from BangYou.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Takeishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeishi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from BangYou.
Takeishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takeishi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BangYou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takeishi's knee momentarily.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takeishi misses with an uppercut.
BangYou misses with a hook.
BangYou lands with a straight right. Takeishi didn't see that one coming.
Takeishi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BangYou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BangYou. That one must have hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
BangYou lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for BangYou.
Takeishi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BangYou.
Takeishi misses with a hook. BangYou ducked under it nicely.
Takeishi misses with a jab to the body
and BangYou counters with a head kick that wobbles Takeishi - left then right he sways and one more bomb from BangYou sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiu BangYou!
Aiu BangYou is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Aiu BangYou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PANDA 1: New Beginning
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeishi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Greenland.
Nice uppercut there from Takeishi.
Takeishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenland throws out the jab.
Takeishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Greenland defending well as Takeishi loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Greenland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takeishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi gets through Greenland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
Greenland is breathing heavily.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi leaning against his opponent.
Greenland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi gets through Greenland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch.
Greenland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeishi.
The referee calls for Takeishi to work.
Takeishi just leaning against Greenland, taking a breather.
Takeishi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeishi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mitsugu Takeishi.
Greenland drops his hands momentarily and Takeishi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Greenland.#T2#
Greenland throws a body punch but Takeishi moves out of range.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takeishi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greenland scrambles back to his feet.
Greenland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takeishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Greenland and move into the clinch position.
Takeishi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Takeishi.
Greenland throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Takeishi pushes Greenland up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi keeps control of Greenland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greenland working hard to break the clinch.
Greenland prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Greenland is trying to break the clinch but Takeishi is controlling him.
Greenland tries to break free but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeishi has Greenland pressed against the cage, preventing Greenland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Greenland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Takeishi there.
Takeishi swings for the body but Greenland moves out of range.
Takeishi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenland is just out of range.
Greenland looks to land a left hand but Takeishi moved out of range nicely.
Greenland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenland sets himself, and Takeishi steps forward looking for the clinch! Greenland avoids it this time.#T4##CL2#
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Greenland wants to break free but Takeishi has control.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi has Greenland pressed against the cage, preventing Greenland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Greenland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeishi moves out of range as Greenland strikes.
A punch combination from Greenland misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenland.
Greenland misses with a looping left.
Greenland misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Takeishi counters by clinching up.
Greenland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Greenland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Greenland.
Takeishi digs a good hook to Greenland's body.
Greenland misses with a two punch combination.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Greenland pushes him away.
Takeishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Takeishi darts in and clinches Greenland up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Greenland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greenland's gas tank.
Takeishi cracks Greenland with a nice body shot.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greenland backwards.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Greenland is rocked!
Takeishi cracks Greenland with a nice body shot.
Oh Greenland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeishi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Greenland with a big uppercut! Greenland tries to clinch up but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Greenland to the mat! Greenland covers up and Takeishi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BUDOKAI DENSETSU 2019!
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Takeishi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeishi moves away.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Nti and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Takeishi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nti punishes Takeishi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Takeishi moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Takeishi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeishi.
Takeishi looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.
Nti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Takeishi's shoulder, as Takeishi tries to avoid the shot.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Nti and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti moves out of range as Takeishi strikes.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Nti misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti looks to land a right hand but Takeishi moved out of range.
Nti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Nti looks to throw the jab but Takeishi is out of range.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeishi throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti misses with a straight right.
Nti digs a good hook to Takeishi's body.
Nti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeishi doesn't seem bothered though.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeishi manages to avoid it.
Takeishi ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Takeishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti is looking to wear down Takeishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeishi tries to clinch
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi misses with a straight right.
Nti takes a swing at Takeishi's ribcage but misses.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeishi.
Samuel Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Takeishi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takeishi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Nti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeishi takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Nti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeishi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nti finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeishi's head.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Takeishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Takeishi pushes Nti back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Takeishi stalling.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Nti.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nti digs a right hand into Takeishi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takeishi's gas tank.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeishi is stalling here.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi is leaning against Nti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi.
Nti is breathing heavily.
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!
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ntis head. #T4#
Takeishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeishi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nti's efforts to push away.
Takeishi tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Takeishi controls the action.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Takeishi fails to land.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti pushes Takeishi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Takeishi.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi pushes Nti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with some punches. #T5#
Takeishi gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti misses with some punches.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeishi looking to stall.
Come on Takeishi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takeishi throws a head punch that misses.
Nti prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Takeishi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nti is keeping busy.
A short left from Nti.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi cracks Nti with a nice body shot.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takeishis head. #T6#
Takeishi has Nti pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Takeishi.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nti prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch but Nti improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
A shot in the inside from Takeishi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeishi controls his hands.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nti backwards. #CUT2#
Samuel Nti's cut is getting worse.
Nti can't break the clinch.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T7##BC#
Nti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeishi moves away.
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Nti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeishi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nti lands with an overhand left.
Nti scores with a jab. Takeishi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeishi misses with a straight left.
Takeishi misses with a straight right.
Takeishi swings widly with a right hand
and Nti counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Takeishi finds it's target.
Takeishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti slips a jab from Takeishi.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takeishi wants to clinch
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target. #CL2#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi is looking to control Nti's arms but Nti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeishi has his back to the ropes.
Nti tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeishi. #CUT2#
Samuel Nti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeishi misses with a body punch. #T9#
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Takeishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi pushes Nti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeishi tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeishi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takeishi works on Nti's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Nti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeishi ducks right into an uppercut from Nti.
Takeishi tries to clinch there but Nti circles away.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeishi looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mitsugu Takeishi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nti scores with a jab. Takeishi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeishi takes one to the side of the head.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti misses with a body shot.
Takeishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Takeishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nti circles away.
Takeishi lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti misses with a hook. Takeishi ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range.
Takeishi tries to counter with a clinch but Nti shakes him off and moves away.
Takeishi lands with a good body shot.
Takeishi throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeishi. #T1#
Takeishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Takeishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Takeishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti takes one to the side of the head.
Takeishi avoids the body shot from Nti.
Nti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takeishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeishi avoids the body shot from Nti.
Takeishi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takeishi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeishi moves away.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeishi scores with a punch to the head.
Takeishi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takeishi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Takeishi throws a shot to the body.
Takeishi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Takeishi.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Takeishi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti misses with a body shot.
Takeishi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nti off the ropes and back into range.
A jab from Nti does it's job there.
Takeishi scores with a hook.
Nti jabs Takeishi right on the nose. Takeishi blinks but takes it well.
Takeishi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Takeishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti swings for the body but Takeishi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A big left from Nti misses.
Nti throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi is working Nti over against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Takeishi holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Nti.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Samuel Nti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Takeishi wants to stall. #T4#
Takeishi tries to stall but Nti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nti blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Takeishi stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Nti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mitsugu Takeishi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 82: Lesnar vs. Takeishi
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Takeishi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Takeishi misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar slips a straight right by Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeishi's head.
Lesnar with the ground and pound but Takeishi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeishi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Lesnar trying to control but Takeishi is working from the bottom.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeishi trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar cracks Takeishi with a solid left hand.
Takeishi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lesnar distracts Takeishi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeishi is retaining full guard.
Takeishi is pulling down on Lesnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takeishi misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Takeishi throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeishi takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses. #T3##TD#
Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Takeishi's guard.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar is fighting to break Takeishi's control of his arms but Takeishi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takeishi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Takeishi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar postures up. #T5#
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takeishi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi working a defensive guard here.
Lesnar stands up over Takeishi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T6#
Lesnar pushing down on Takeishi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar is stalling here. Takeishi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lesnar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takeishi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lesnar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeishi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeishi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T7#
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar is in close to Takeishi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
Lesnar throws a strike but Takeishi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lesnar is pulling down on Takeishi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeishi, at least for the moment.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Takeishi postures up. #T8#
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeishi is one step ahead there.
Lesnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lesnar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lesnar postures up in Takeishi's guard and throws a big left but Takeishi blocks it. #T9#
Lesnar postures up in Takeishi's guard and throws a big left but Takeishi blocks it.
Lesnar postures up in Takeishi's guard and throws a big left but Takeishi blocks it.
Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Lesnar 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##TD#
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Takeishi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Takeishi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the head.
Lesnar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Takeishi because Lesnar loaded up on that one.
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Takeishi looks a forlorn figure.
Lesnar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Takeishi because Lesnar loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Takeishi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Takeishi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lesnar breaks from Takeishi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Takeishi 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.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Takeishi to control.
Takeishi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lesnar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lesnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar landing punches.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lesnar tries to control but Takeishi wriggling away.
Lesnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takeishi? #ROC#
Takeishi is rocked!
Lesnar lands a big shot to the head and Takeishi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Mark Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC Panda vs Takeishi
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Panda goes for a double leg but Takeishi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takeishi continues to drive forward.
Takeishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Takeishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Takeishi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Takeishi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Takeishi rushes Panda and presses him up against the cage.
Panda wants to take the fight to the mat but Takeishi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Panda has Takeishi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeishi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Takeishi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Panda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeishi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
Takeishi pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeishi effectively controlling the action here.
Takeishi is working Panda over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Takeishi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Takeishi avoiding damage.
Takeishi lands a body punch.
Takeishi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Takeishi pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi lands a big right hand that drops Panda! The killer instinct kicks in and Takeishi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takeishi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NSC 38: Takeishi vs Chaelsson
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Chaelsson shoots in and bounces Takeishi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Chaelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaelsson postures up and lands a big shot to Takeishi's brow.
Chaelsson postures up in Takeishi's guard and throws a big left but Takeishi blocks it.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Takeishi blocks nicely.
Chaelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeishi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson. #T1#
Chaelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Chaelsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takeishi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Chaelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Takeishi.
Chaelsson advances to half guard.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeishi's head.
Takeishi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaelsson. #T2#
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Takeishi dodges it nicely.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi has hold of Chaelsson's hands but Chaelsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takeishi's coaches at Arcalimon Top Team 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.
Takeishi is refusing to be controlled, as Chaelsson sits in half guard.
Chaelsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson wants to control but Takeishi is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chaelsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeishi pinned against the ropes. Takeishi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takeishi but Takeishi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takeishi darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Patrick Chaelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeishi working a defensive guard here.
Chaelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Chaelsson postures up in Takeishi's guard and throws a big left but Takeishi blocks it.
Chaelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaelsson forces his way into half guard.
Chaelsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chaelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeishi's head.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Takeishi is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeishi tries to roll over but Chaelsson keeps him under control.#T2#
Takeishi taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
Chaelsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaelsson winds up and cracks Takeishi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
Takeishi taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaelsson winds up and cracks Takeishi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takeishi tries to get out of the position.
Chaelsson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Chaelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Takeishi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeishi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chaelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeishi digs a good body shot into Chaelsson's ribs.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeishi as he avoids it easily.
Chaelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Takeishi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chaelsson.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Chaelsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi moves in looking to clinch but Chaelsson pushes him off.
Takeishi lands with an uppercut that bounces Chaelsson off the ropes and back into range.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeishi as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Jab by Takeishi.
Takeishi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaelsson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Chaelsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeishi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takeishi is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Chaelsson crashes against the mat.
Takeishi is looking to regain half guard here but Chaelsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Chaelsson throws an elbow but Takeishi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chaelsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Chaelsson lands some shots froms side control.
Chaelsson grinds an elbow into Takeishi's temple.
Takeishi dodges the ground and pound from Chaelsson.
Takeishi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chaelsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaelsson in side control, throwing shots but Takeishi defends.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaelsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Chaelsson landing strikes.
Takeishi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Chaelsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takeishi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Chaelsson shoots in but Takeishi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaelsson ducks right into an uppercut from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a jab to the head.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeishi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeishi wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaelsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takeishi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Chaelsson fails with the takedown.
Mitsugu Takeishi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Takeishi darts in and clinches Chaelsson up against the ropes.
Takeishi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takeishi gets through Chaelsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi stops a takedown attempt from Chaelsson.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chaelsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chaelsson looking for a takedown.
Chaelsson looking for a takedown.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chaelsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takeishi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
A short right from Takeishi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeishi. #T2##BC#
Takeishi breaks from the clinch.
Takeishi is looking to wear down Chaelsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeishi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!#CL#
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chaelsson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chaelsson drops to his knees and Takeishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Patrick Chaelsson spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF???'.

Event: WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Brandis throws a right hand that Takeishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeishi also avoids with ease.
Brandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeishi.
Brandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandis misses with a hook to the body
and Takeishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandis 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.
Brandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takeishi ducks under a wild hook from Brandis.
Takeishi lands with a right hand.
Takeishi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeishi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandis throws a nice looking combination but Takeishi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandis tries to bum rush Takeishi with a series of wild strikes but Takeishi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeishi dodges the punch combination from Brandis.
Takeishi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Takeishi's head coaches at Arcalimon Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi jabs Brandis to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Jab from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a nice shot that snaps Brandis's head back. #ROC#
Brandis is rocked!
Brandis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
BOOM! Takeishi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brandis. Brandis tries to recover but Takeishi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brandis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.

Event: WVT16 Dabutt v Takeishi
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Dabutt misses with a hook. Takeishi ducked under it nicely.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Dabutt pushes him away.
Hijack Dabutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Dabutt does no damage.
Dabutt throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Takeishi counters by moving into the clinch.
Dabutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dabutt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
Takeishi pushes Dabutt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dabutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Dabutt throws an elbow that misses.
Takeishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dabutt backwards.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dabutt backwards.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Takeishi.
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!
Dabutt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dabutt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Dabutt controls the action.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Dabutt.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands a body punch.
Dabutt is breathing heavily.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi. #T1#
Takeishi pushes Dabutt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dabutt is rocked!
Takeishi dips a shoulder and cracks Dabutt with a mighty uppercut! Dabutt falls back against the cage and Takeishi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dabutt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Takeishi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT10 Takeishi v Foot
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Takeishi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foot is looking to clinch.
Foot is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Foot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
Takeishi takes a shot to the head.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
Takeishi is working Foot over against the cage.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
Foot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Foot looks winded!
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Foot's ribcage. Foot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeishi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Takeishi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Takeishi.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Foot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foot's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeishi.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Foot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foot's gas tank.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Foot's ribcage. Foot let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Takeishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foot up against the cage.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi is stalling here.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Foot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeishi is defending well for now.
Takeishi slowing the pace effectively.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeishi cracks Foot with a nice body shot.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of Foot's head.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi. #T2#
Takeishi lands a left hand.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head.
A short right from Takeishi. #ROC#
Foot is rocked!
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Foot is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Foot's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Foot drops to his knees and Takeishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi 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: WVT7 Carsara v McTavish
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Takeishi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeishi lands a body shot.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeishi as he avoids it easily.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeishi as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Takeishi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fidnhasieunch.
Takeishi lands with a nice body punch.
Fidnhasieunch tries for a takedown but Takeishi circles away easily
and Takeishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Fidnhasieunch.
A shot to the liver by Takeishi. Beautiful body shot.
Fidnhasieunch tries for a takedown but Takeishi circles away easily
and Takeishi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeishi lands with a good body shot.
Fidnhasieunch has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Takeishi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fidnhasieunch! Takeishi lets Fidnhasieunch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
Fidnhasieunch looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Fidnhasieunch takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Takeishi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Fidnhasieunch bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: JBL TBA
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Takeishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeishi.
Chaelsson closes the distance and clinches up with Takeishi, looking for a takedown. Chaelsson pushes Takeishi against the cage but Takeishi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takeishi throws a body punch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chaelsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takeishi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chaelsson takes one to the side of the head.
Chaelsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chaelsson slips under a jab.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Takeishi avoids it easily.
Chaelsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeishi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeishi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaelsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaelsson under the eye.
Takeishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takeishi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaelsson.
Takeishi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Chaelsson takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Takeishi.
Takeishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
Takeishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaelsson manages to avoid it.
Chaelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeishi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeishi's guard.
Takeishi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeishi has wrist control.#T2#
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson throws an elbow that misses. Takeishi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chaelsson's guard. Nice move by Takeishi!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaelsson is pulling down on Takeishi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeishi, at least for the moment.
Takeishi postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Chaelsson has his foot on Takeishi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeishi works his way back into a safe position though.
Takeishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chaelsson on the ground.#SUB2#
Chaelsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Chaelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeishi defends well.
Chaelsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Takeishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeishi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeishi has wrist control.#T4#
Chaelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeishi 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.
Chaelsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Chaelsson trying to control but Takeishi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
That's time! Takeishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chaelsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeishi counters with a left to the body.
Chaelsson takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaelsson pushes down on Takeishi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though. #T1#
Well, if Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chaelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Takeishi dodges it nicely.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeishi wants to control but Chaelsson is keeping busy.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Takeishi is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaelsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chaelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeishi's head.
Chaelsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takeishi taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.
Chaelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though. #T3#
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Takeishi dodges it nicely.
Chaelsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takeishi is looking to improve his position.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though. #T4#
Chaelsson not doing much here.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chaelsson in particular looking to stall.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson is nestled in close to Takeishi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Takeishi is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Takeishi misses.
Chaelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Takeishi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeishi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Takeishi is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson controlling the action here.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Chaelsson is keen to just control but Takeishi is a slippery customer.
Patrick Chaelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.
Chaelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chaelsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Takeishi dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeishi wants to control but Chaelsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head. #T2#
Chaelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeishi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaelsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson winds up and cracks Takeishi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chaelsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chaelsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaelsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chaelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaelsson lands a nice short elbow.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takeishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaelsson connects with a nice short shot to Takeishi's temple.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeishi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Chaelsson drops an elbow to the side of Takeishi's head.
Chaelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chaelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chaelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Takeishi taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Takeishi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takeishi tries to get out of the position.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeishi defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaelsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Initiation V
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Takeishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Five manages to avoid it.
Five throws a body punch but Takeishi moves out of range.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Five.
Five blocks a jab.
Takeishi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Five misses its intended target.
Takeishi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Five is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Five looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi lands a nice looking body shot.
Five throws out a loose jab but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Five misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Takeishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Five just misses with a punch to the body.
As Five tries to get set, Takeishi tries to push him back and clinch up but Five manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Five misses with a straight right.
Five takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Test Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Five moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
Takeishi throws a sloppy body shot
and Five counters with a straight right hand.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Five is just out of range.#CL#
Takeishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Five being controlled against the cage.
Takeishi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Five blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Five lands a body punch.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Five throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeishi. #T2#
Takeishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Five.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Five looks winded!
Takeishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Five or not.
Takeishi works on Five's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeishi pushes Five back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Takeishi.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Five's ribcage. Five let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Takeishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Takeishi just leaning against Five, taking a breather.
Takeishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Takeishi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a body punch.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Takeishi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeishi lands a left hand. #T3#
Takeishi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeishi.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Five's ribcage. Five let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Takeishi to work.
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Takeishi - that landed with a thud.
Takeishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Five.
Nice body punch from Takeishi - that landed with a thud.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi gets through Five's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Takeishi.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Five's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Five's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Takeishi - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Takeishi.
Takeishi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Five.
Takeishi works on Five's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Five backwards.
Takeishi works on Five's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi.
Five being controlled against the cage.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeishi slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Takeishi to work.
Takeishi lands a body punch.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Five takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeishi lands a slapping body shot.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Takeishi moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Five tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeishi presses Five against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeishi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Takeishi drops Five onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Five is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Five is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi works on Five's body with a couple of short punches.
Five is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
Takeishi lands a big right hand that drops Five! The killer instinct kicks in and Takeishi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takeishi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi 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: JBL 14
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Reaves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Takeishi.
Reaves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaves.
Reaves throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Takeishi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reaves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeishi prevents it.
Takeishi cracks Reaves with a nice body shot.
Reaves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takeishi after a bit of a struggle.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi gets through Reaves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reaves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeishi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Reaves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Reaves has been cut.
Reaves takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Reaves tried to score with a low kick but Takeishi checks it.#CL#
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
Reaves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reaves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takeishi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takeishi tries to throw a body punch but Reaves avoids it by throwing Takeishi back against the cage.
Takeishi is leaning against Reaves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaves looks winded!
Takeishi stalling.
A short left from Takeishi.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Reaves controls the action.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi is pushing Reaves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Takeishi tries a body shot but Reaves blocks it.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaves backwards.
Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Takeishi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takeishi is stalling here.
Reaves can't get the takedown.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Takeishi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reaves wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reavess head.
Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeishi lands a body shot.
Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaves up against the cage.
Good body shot from Takeishi.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reaves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Reaves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takeishi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Takeishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Takeishi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaves can do to turn this around?
Takeishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#KD#
Takeishi drops Reaves onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reaves is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Brian Reaves's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Reaves is rocked!
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaves's elbow.
Takeishi tries to throw a body punch but Reaves avoids it by throwing Takeishi back against the cage.
Takeishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Reaves is breathing heavily.
Takeishi pushes Reaves against the cage. Takeishi is working some dirty boxing. Takeishi pushes off with a quick right hook! Reaves goes down! Reaves tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Takeishi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Takeishi lands with a shot to the body.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeishi as he jumps to the side.
Turturro shoots and misses
and Takeishi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Umberto Turturro has been cut.
Takeishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turturro manages to avoid it.
Turturro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turturro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turturro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeishi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeishi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turturro with a poor takedown
and Takeishi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Takeishi scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turturro there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takeishi, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
Umberto Turturro's cut is getting worse.
Turturro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Takeishi lands.
Turturro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD2#
Takeishi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Turturro sprawling to the canvas! Turturro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takeishi finish him?! #ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!#CUT2#
Umberto Turturro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Turturro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeishi cracks a nice hook into Turturro's ribs.#KD2#
Takeishi lands a big right hand that sends Turturro crashing to the mat! Takeishi stays standing though and waves Turturro back to his feet!
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeishi works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Turturro seems to have got his legs back now.
Takeishi lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi jabs at Turturro's body.
Turturro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takeishi works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Takeishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeishi lands a slapping body shot.
Turturro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Umberto Turturro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Takeishi connects with a body shot that sends Turturro's belly button to the back.
Turturro fails with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a stiff right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Umberto Turturro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Mitsugu Takeishi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 22
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Takeishi.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeishi throws a jab when Ortiz was well out of range.#CL#
Takeishi moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
I was talking to Takeishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeishi just leaning against Ortiz, taking a breather.
Takeishi taking a breather.
Ortiz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ortiz looks winded!
Takeishi stalling.
Come on Takeishi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeishi. #T1#
Takeishi stalling the fight.
Takeishi scores with a hook to the body.
Takeishi lands a nice uppercut.
Takeishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeishi is pushing Ortiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ortiz takes a shot to the head.
Takeishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Takeishi pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a body punch. #T2#
Takeishi lands a right hand. #ROC#
Ortiz is rocked!
A short left from Takeishi.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Takeishi is struggling to control the position.
Takeishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortiz up against the cage.#KD#
Takeishi drops Ortiz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ortiz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Takeishi is working Ortiz over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
Takeishi is struggling to control the position.
Takeishi taking a breather.
Ortiz tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Takeishi.
Takeishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ortiz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ortiz drops to his knees and Takeishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
After the fight, Mitsugu Takeishi 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: MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Tryfon tries to clinch up
and Takeishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Takeishi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeishi.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takeishi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tryfon shoots in looking for a takedown. Takeishi tries to sprawl out of it but Tryfon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takeishi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeishi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tryfon at a distance.
Takeishi scores with a decent looking hook.
Tryfon moves to clinch but Takeishi breaks away
and Takeishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Tryfon doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Takeishi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryfon! Takeishi lets Tryfon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Vasylis Tryfon has been cut.
Tryfon tries for a takedown but Takeishi circles away easily#KD2#
and Takeishi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryfon! Takeishi lets Tryfon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasylis Tryfon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Takeishi drops Tryfon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tryfon looks back up at him and smiles so Takeishi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Tryfon is rocked!
Takeishi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tryfon doesn't seem bothered though.
Takeishi lands with a shot to the body.
Takeishi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tryfon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tryfon is breathing heavily.
Takeishi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Tryfon tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 13
Date: Sep 30, 2018

#R1#
Barzilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeishi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barzilla manages to circle out of the way.
Takeishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barzilla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeishi is fending him off so far but Barzilla persists. Nope, Takeishi circles away and we're back to standing.
Barzilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barzilla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barzilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi is looking to counter the offense by Barzilla and move into the clinch.
Barzilla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takeishi slips a jab and a cross from Barzilla.
Barzilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takeishi lands with a cross. #CL#
Takeishi closes the distance and pushes Barzilla back into the cage.
Takeishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barzilla up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Takeishi.
Barzilla looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Takeishi.
Barzilla takes a shot to the head.
Barzilla tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it. #T1#
Takeishi lands a big right hand that drops Barzilla! The killer instinct kicks in and Takeishi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takeishi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
After the fight, Mitsugu Takeishi 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: MMAHelsinki - 7
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Parades swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Takeishi moves into the clinch.
Parades tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Parades is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeishi is defending well for now.
Parades trying to land knees to the body.
Takeishi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paradess head.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Parades. #BC#
Parades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parades's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parades slips under a jab from Takeishi.
Takeishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Parades.
Takeishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parades throws out the jab.
Parades tries to clinch there but Takeishi circles away. #T1#
Takeishi lands with a cross.
Parades on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeishi looks to land a right hand but Parades moved out of range.
Takeishi misses with a body shot.
Takeishi looks to land a left hand but Parades moved out of range nicely.
Parades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeishi circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Parades and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Parades's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parades throws a right and a left that Takeishi avoids nicely.
Takeishi connects with the punch.
Takeishi slips under a jab.
Parades misses with a wild body shot.
Takeishi's coach down at Arcalimon Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takeishi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parades tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parades tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
Takeishi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parades, pushing him back against the cage.
Parades has had enough of the clinch but Takeishi keeps him there for the moment.
Parades wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parades could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Parades tries to circle away but Takeishi has him pinned against the cage.#KD2#
Takeishi drops Parades onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Parades is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Parades is rocked!
Parades is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Parades! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takeishi is unloading with more strikes now! Parades drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
In his post fight interview, Mitsugu Takeishi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1#
Franco Ll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Frederick Allen Franco Ll has been cut.
Franco Ll could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Takeishi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takeishi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeishi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franco Ll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco Ll is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Takeishi lands a big uppercut and Franco Ll crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franco Ll looks OK. Takeishi waves Franco Ll back to his feet!#CUT2#
Frederick Allen Franco Ll's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Takeishi. #CL2#
Takeishi has Franco Ll up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Franco Ll up against the cage.
Takeishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franco Ll.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Frederick Allen Franco Ll's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Takeishi lands a body punch.
Takeishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeishi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi pushes Franco Ll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Frederick Allen Franco Ll's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Takeishi scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frederick Allen Franco Ll's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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