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Event:
Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Shelby thuds a left hand into Takashi's body.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shelby but Shelby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takashi shoots and misses
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Takashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shelby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shelby wants to improve his position but Takashi is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Takashi working over Shelby with some ground and pound. Shelby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shelby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Shelby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shelby told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Takashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shelby is looking to control Takashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shelby avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Shelby kicks Takashi off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shelby!
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shelby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Takashi is putting a hurting on Shelby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shelby is looking to regain half guard here but Takashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Shelby wants to control but Takashi postures up.
Takashi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shelby down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shelby wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet.
Takashi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shelby down.
Shelby takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shelby wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takashi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shelby down.
Shelby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shelby pushes Takashi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takashi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi takes a little break here. Shelby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi cracks Shelby with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shelby pushes Takashi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takashi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shelby is trying to improve his position.
Takashi working the ground and pound.
Shelby tries to improve position but can't.
Shelby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Takashi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shelby some visible discomfort.
Shelby gets back to half guard.
Takashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shelby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Shelby has one foot on Takashi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Shelby misses with a low kick.
Takashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi shoots for a takedown but Shelby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Shelby tries to sprawl but Takashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Takashi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shelby tries to kick Takashi off but Takashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takashi drops an elbow to the side of Shelby's head.
Ground and pound from Takashi.
Takashi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shelby lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Shelby as Takashi shoots in.
Takashi misses with a takedown
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shelby scores with a shot to the body.
Takashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Takashi ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Takashi shoots in and bounces Shelby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shelby working for submissions but it's allowed Takashi to get to half guard.
Takashi winds up and cracks Shelby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shelby wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi working over Shelby with some ground and pound. Shelby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Takashi working Shelby over with strikes.
Shelby is trying to maintain the position but Takashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takashi working Shelby over with strikes.
Takashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Shelby actively working from the bottom here.
Takashi lands strikes from half guard.
Shelby is trying to stand back up but Takashi is controlling him
Shelby manages to get to full guard.
Takashi postures up and lands a big shot to Shelby's brow.
Takashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takashi is in close to Shelby's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Shelby wants to stand but Takashi is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Shelby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Shelby wants to sweep but no luck.
Takashi controlling from the top position.
Saku Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shelby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Takashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shelby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takashi has managed to get both his arms back between Shelby's legs - danger averted.
Takashi lands a couple of digs.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
Shelby has momentary wrist control but Takashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Takashi lands a couple of elbows.
Shelby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shelby misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shelby tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Takashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takashi prevents Shelby from improving his position.
Shelby is trying to stand back up but Takashi is controlling him
Shelby has hold of Takashi's hands but Takashi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shelby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Takashi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takashi blocks the strikes from Shelby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takashi misses with a takedown
and Shelby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelby circles away.#TD#
Shelby gets caught napping as Takashi dives in and scores a takedown. Shelby manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Shelby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi controlling from the top position.
Takashi is in close to Shelby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takashi landing with the ground and pound.
Takashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takashi is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Shelby wants to sweep here but Takashi controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Takashi is sitting in close to Shelby's body. Shelby has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Takashi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Takashi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shelby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Shelby!
Arthur Shelby took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Marida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Marida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marida's guard. #REVR#
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marida is looking to stand back up but Takashi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marida.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
Takashi stops Marida from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Marida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takashi.
Takashi lands strikes from half guard.
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. Takashi connects with a nice short shot to Marida's temple.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marida is trying to stand.
Marida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Marida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takashi.
Marida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takashi working the head and body with strikes.
Marida is trying to stand.
Well, if Takashi 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.
Takashi thows a huge punch but Marida dodges it nicely.
Marida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takashi.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
Marida wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marida's head.
Takashi 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.
Takashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Takashi misses with a takedown attempt - Marida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takashi doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Marida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marida is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takashi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Takashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takashi.
Marida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takashi is controlling him.
Takashi 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.
Takashi is in close to Marida's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takashi 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.
Takashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marida wants to stand but Takashi is controlling the position.
Takashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi 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##TD#
Takashi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marida's half guard.
Takashi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marida has hold of Takashi's hands but Takashi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marida is trying to stand back up but Takashi is controlling him
Marida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takashi.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marida can do to turn this around?
Takashi thows a huge punch but Marida dodges it nicely.
Takashi winds up and cracks Marida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Takashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marida for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Marida is trying to stand.
Marida tries to kick Takashi off in order to stand up. Takashi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Marida pushes Takashi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takashi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marida on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marida is letting Takashi control him for a moment.
The strikes coming from Takashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Takashi scoring with punches from side control.
Marida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takashi working the head with strikes.
Takashi cracks Marida with a big right hand but Marida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Takashi working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Takashi controls the position.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi working the ground and pound from side control.
Takashi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takashi lands a few punches from side control.
Takashi prevents Marida from escaping the position.
Takashi controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi cracks Marida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marida to see if he's OK.
Takashi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Takashi throws an elbow but Marida slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Marida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Takashi controls the position.
Takashi cracks Marida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Takashi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Takashi scores with punches from side control.
Saku Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Takashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marida to see if he's OK.
Takashi working the head with strikes. #T4#
Takashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Takashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marida wants to get back to his feet.
Takashi working the ground and pound but Marida is defending the strikes.
Takashi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Takashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marida did well to prevent Takashi getting side control.
Takashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takashi throws a strike but Marida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marida wants to stand up but Takashi is controlling him.
Marida being controlled here, momentarily.
Takashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marida's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Marida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Marida has wrist control.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takashi passes Marida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi controlling the pace.
Takashi works his way into side control. #T2#
Takashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Takashi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Takashi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marida is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Takashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Marida controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takashi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marida down.
#T3#
Takashi controls the position.
Takashi is working Marida over with some ground and pound from side control.
Takashi throws a strike aimed at the side of Marida's head but Marida avoids it well.
Takashi cracks Marida with a big right hand but Marida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Marida trying to remain calm as Takashi controls from the top position.
Takashi working the head with strikes.
Takashi working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Takashi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takashi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takashi is chipping away with strikes.
Takashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marida is letting Takashi control him for a moment. #T4#
Takashi is working Marida over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marida is trying to get back to his feet.
Takashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Takashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marida taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Takashi is controlling him well.
Takashi controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!
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Event:
JBL 7
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Sireika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takashi.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi. #TD2#
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sireika!
Sireika isn't going anywhere.
Takashi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Takashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sireika sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takashi controlling the position.
Takashi in side control, throwing shots but Sireika defends.
Sireika tries to bench press Takashi off him but Takashi keeps the position.
Takashi scoring with punches and elbows.
Takashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Sireika controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sireika on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sireika tries to get out of the position.
Takashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sireika is letting Takashi control him for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Takashi.
The strikes coming from Takashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Takashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Takashi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Takashi lands an elbow.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sireika dodges the ground and pound from Takashi.
Takashi in side control, throwing shots but Sireika defends. #T3#
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takashi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Takashi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Takashi lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
The referee asks Takashi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takashi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takashi landing a few strikes.
Takashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Sireika controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takashi cracks Sireika with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takashi takes a little break here. Sireika wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sireika sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takashi misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi in side control, throwing shots but Sireika defends.
Takashi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sireika defending against the ground and pound.
Takashi controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sireika sprawls well. Sireika wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sireika is looking to counter the offense by Takashi and move into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takashi.
Sireika seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
and Takashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Saku Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sireika pinned against the cage. Sireika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika tries to clinch up.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
and Sireika counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Takashi fails to land the takedown.
Takashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takashi with a poor takedown
and Sireika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takashi is defended easily by Sireika.
Takashi goes for a double leg but Sireika avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sireika continues to drive forward.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
Takashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Sireika is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Sireika tries to clinch but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Takashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sireika's guard.
Sireika wants to get back to his feet but Takashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Sireika keeps moving.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sireika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takashi misses with a takedown attempt - Sireika sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Takashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sireika's guard.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
Takashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sireika works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Takashi postures up and lands a big shot to Sireika's brow.
Takashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saku Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sireika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sireika wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Takashi manages to pass to side control.
Takashi is controlling the pace.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arnoldas Sireika will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Takashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sireika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takashi shoots and misses
letting Sireika counter with a right hand.
Takashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.
Sireika is looking to clinch.
Takashi feints the counter takedown.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
and Sireika counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi has his takedown stuffed
and Sireika makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Sireika counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sireika.#T1#
Takashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sireika wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika circles away easily
enabling Sireika to counter with a crisp jab.
Takashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Takashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sireika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sireika is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Takashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sireika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takashi. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sireika tries to sprawl but Takashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sireika keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takashi is taking a breather. Sireika says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Sireika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takashi winds up and cracks Sireika with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sireika is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sireika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Takashi connects with a nice short shot to Sireika's temple.
Takashi drops an elbow to the side of Sireika's head.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takashi passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sireika is avoiding damage well.
Takashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Saku Takashi just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Takashi fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Sireika on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Sireika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.
Sireika keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnoldas Sireika is winning the standup battle so far.
Takashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sireika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
Takashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sireika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Takashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Sireika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sireika is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takashi.
Takashi fails with the takedown
enabling Sireika to counter with a crisp jab.
Takashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sireika manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sireika is looking to clinch but Takashi is avoiding it.
Takashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Sireika lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Takashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sireika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sireika wants to clinch.
Sireika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sireika tries to counter by clinching up but Takashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sireika as he avoids it easily.
Sireika tries to counter by clinching up but Takashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Takashi has his takedown stuffed
and Sireika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Sireika gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Sireika.
#TD2#
Takashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sireika throwing strikes from guard but Takashi blocks nicely.
Sireika wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Takashi is pulling down on Sireika's head. It's preventing any offense from Sireika, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takashi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Takashi postures up in Sireika's guard and throws a big left but Sireika blocks it.
Takashi cracks Sireika with a solid left hand.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sireika controls Takashi momentarily but Takashi frees himself.
Sireika being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takashi is standing up over Sireika. Sireika looks to escape but Takashi dives into side control.
Takashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sireika is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika had his way with Saku Takashi in 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. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Takashi feints and as Sireika raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sireika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takashi controlling from the top position.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sireika wants to stand up but Takashi is controlling him.
Takashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sireika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
Sireika was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sireika leaves Takashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Takashi tries to get set, Sireika tries to push him back and clinch up but Takashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Takashi.#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.
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Sireika shows good takedown defense.
Sireika wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takashi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sireika moves in looking to clinch but Takashi pushes him off.
Takashi fails with the takedown
and Sireika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takashi tries for a takedown but Sireika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sireika counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sireika.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Takashi looking for a takedown.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sireika just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Takashi jumps guard but Sireika stands there with Takashi around his waist. Takashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sireika.
Sireika lands a left hand.
Sireika lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sireika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Sireika won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Sireika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Takashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sireika lands with a light punch inside.
Sireika lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Takashi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Takashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sireika finish him?
Takashi jumps guard but Sireika turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takashi jumps guard but Sireika stands there with Takashi around his waist. Takashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takashi seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Sireika lands a shoulder strike.
Sireika presses Takashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Sireika holds him up against the cage and eventually Takashi drops back down to his feet.
Sireika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sireika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takashi backwards.
Sireika lands a left hand.
Sireika dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#KD#
Sireika drops Takashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sireika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takashi's elbow.
Takashi fails to pull guard.
Takashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sireika walks away with a smile on his face. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takashi darts in looking for a takedown but Sireika gets double underhooks and turns Takashi into the cage.
Takashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sireika swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldas Sireika showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sireika has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Arnoldas Sireika thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus II
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Cohle misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Takashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cohle is trying to escape the position but Takashi is controlling the position.
Cohle is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi cracks Cohle with a big elbow.
Cohle is trying to control Takashi's posture but Takashi avoids it.
Takashi lands a few punches from side control.
Takashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cohle is avoiding damage well.
Cohle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takashi wants to control but Cohle is keeping him busy.
Cohle is looking for a sweep.
Takashi trying to control the action but Cohle is working from the bottom.
Cohle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cohle being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Cohle is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Takashi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cohle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cohle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cohle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takashi cracks Cohle with a big elbow.
Takashi is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Cohle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cohle keeps working.
Takashi working the ground and pound.
Takashi 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.
Cohle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cohle down.
Cohle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cohle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cohle is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takashi cracks Cohle with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takashi trying to control the position but Cohle is working away. #T3#
Takashi is chipping away with strikes.
Takashi is working Cohle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Takashi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Takashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Takashi working the ground and pound.
Takashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takashi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cohle sneaks back into half guard.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cohle won't allow Takashi to pass to mount. #T4#
Cohle wants to improve his position but Takashi is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Takashi there.
Takashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cohle trying to control from the bottom.
Takashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takashi lands a nice short elbow.
Cohle taking some punishment here, with Takashi in his half guard.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cohle trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Takashi. No joy for Cohle on that attempt.
Cohle shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cohle sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Cohle tries to sprawl but Takashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takashi working the head and body with strikes.
Takashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cohle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takashi cracks Cohle with a solid left hand.
Takashi landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi postures up in Cohle's guard and throws a big left but Cohle blocks it.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takashi cracks Cohle with a solid left hand.#T1#
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cohle has momentary wrist control but Takashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Cohle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takashi lands a couple of elbows.
Takashi cracks Cohle with a solid left hand.
Saku Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takashi postures up and lands a big shot to Cohle's brow.
Takashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohle has wrist control.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Takashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Takashi scoring with some ground and pound.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cohle can do to turn this around?
Takashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takashi'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.
Cohle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohle, not yet.
Cohle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cohle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cohle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takashi lands a couple of digs.
Cohle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cohle has momentary wrist control but Takashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Takashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi trying to control but Cohle is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Takashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takashi has managed to get both his arms back between Cohle's legs - danger averted.
Takashi is in close to Cohle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takashi throwing strikes but missing.
Takashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Takashi trying to control but Cohle is working from the bottom.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Takashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takashi has managed to get both his arms back between Cohle's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cohle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cohle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Takashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Takashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Cohle wants to get back to full guard.
Takashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takashi controlling the pace.
Cohle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from Takashi.
Cohle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Takashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cohle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.
Takashi is working Cohle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cohle for as long as he can get away with.
Takashi wants to control from the top but Cohle keeps moving.
Takashi passes Cohle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cohle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cohle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cohle is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Cohle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takashi throwing shots but Cohle is blocking nicely.
Takashi working over Cohle with some ground and pound. Cohle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cohle is positioning himself well to prevent Takashi advancing to mount.
Takashi blocks the strikes from Cohle.
Takashi prevents Cohle from improving his position.
Cohle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takashi. #T3#
Takashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Takashi there.
Takashi not doing much here.
Takashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takashi lands a nice short elbow.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Cohle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cohle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Cohle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ground and pound from Takashi.
Ruston Cohle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takashi lands strikes from half guard.
Takashi lands strikes from half guard.
Cohle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takashi lands a nice short elbow.
Takashi winds up and cracks Cohle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cohle strikes from the bottom but Takashi passes into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi scoring with strikes but Cohle is staying in there.
Takashi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takashi with shots to the head and body - Cohle looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!
Ruston Cohle spoke after the fight, saying 'What can ya do.'.
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Event:
JBL 4 Takashi vs Sireika
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Takashi walks into a left hand.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Sireika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sireika has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takashi shoots and misses
and Takashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takashi fails with the takedown
and Sireika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi moves forwards but Sireika connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Sireika clinches up with Takashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Sireika misses with the head strike.
Takashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sireika prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sireika.
Takashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sireika is defending well.
A short uppercut from Sireika.
Takashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sireika pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sireika pinned against the cage. Sireika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takashi shoots for a takedown but Sireika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sireika is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Sireika, which made it look bad.
Sireika tries to counter with a clinch but Takashi shakes him off and moves away.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sireika but Sireika pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takashi goes for a double leg but Sireika avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sireika continues to drive forward.
Sireika tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Takashi darts in and clinches Sireika up against the cage.
Sireika scores with a shoulder strike.
Takashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Sireika manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Sireika as the two fighters clinch.
Takashi is breathing heavily.
Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sireika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takashi jumps guard but Sireika turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sireika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sireika lands a nice uppercut.
Sireika lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sireika scores with a shoulder strike.
Sireika lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sireika.
Sireika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takashis head. #ROC2#
Takashi is rocked!
Sireika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sireika to keep the fight standing.
Sireika scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Sireika.
Oh Takashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sireika lands a right hand.
Sireika lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Takashi to his knees! Sireika keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
JBL 1 - Sedlacek vs Dada
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Inu looks for a takedown but Takashi sprawls well.#TD2#
Takashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Inu wants to sweep here but Takashi controlling him for the moment.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Inu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takashi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Inu working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Inu is retaining full guard.
Takashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Inu has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Inu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Takashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Inu is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi stays in close to Inu's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Inu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dojokan. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inu 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Inu gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Takashi has clasped his hands together around Inu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Takashi stalls from top position.
Inu tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Inu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takashi to the mat! Takashi manages to get full guard.
Inu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inu looking to sit in guard and control but Takashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Inu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu 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.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi stopping the sweep attempt from Inu.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inu is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Inu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Inu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inu. #T3#
Inu is thwarting Takashi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Inu wants to work for an arm triangle but Takashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Inu is trying to control. Takashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Takashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Inu is on him like a limpet, forcing Takashi back against the cage.#T4#
Inu misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Takashi tightens his grip and picks Inu up, before dumping him to the ground. Inu manages to land in guard.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Inu is retaining full guard.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saku Takashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Takashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saku Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takashi controls the position.
Let's hope that Takashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu regains half guard.#T1#
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Inu tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Inu pushes him off.
Inu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inu misses with a takedown attempt - Takashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takashi.
Inu feinted with a counter takedown.
Inu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiba Inu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Saku Takashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Takashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inu was covering up waiting for the punch and Takashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Takashi.#T3#
Takashi won't allow Inu to sweep him here.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Inu is keeping the position.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takashi shoots in but Inu avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Inu feints and as Takashi raises his hands in defense, Inu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Inu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takashi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Inu, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi really 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.
#R4#
Takashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inu tries to avoid it but Takashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inu to the ground. Inu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Takashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takashi lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Inu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Takashi pushing down on Inu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takashi trying to control the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takashi is continuing to stall.
Takashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inu defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Inu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Inu looking to pass the guard.
Takashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takashi, not yet.
Inu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Inu tries to move to mount but Takashi blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Inu swings around for an armbar but Takashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Inu's guard.#SUB#
Inu has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Inu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inu wants to sweep but no luck.
Takashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Inu has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Inu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Inu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takashi bucks up and tries to throw Inu off but instead Inu has got his back!#SUB#
Inu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Takashi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Takashi rolls, trying to escape but Inu keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Inu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Takashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Inu keeps control of the position as Takashi tries to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Inu is persistently looking for the submission but Takashi is defending it well.
Takashi breaks Inu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Inu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takashi is one step ahead there.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Inu working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Inu wants to hit a switch here but Takashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Inu there!
Takashi controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The adventures of Takashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Inu is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Shiba Inu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inu is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!
Saku Takashi is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Indomitable Wills
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Dikoume keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dikoume half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dikoume is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takashi defends well.
Dikoume is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dikoume looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Takashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like Takashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Takashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikoume. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.
Dikoume is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dikoume is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Takashi looking to score a takedown here. Dikoume is defending well but Takashi drives through and ends up in Dikoume's guard.#SUB#
Dikoume is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takashi postures up in Dikoume's guard and throws a big left but Dikoume blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dikoume looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
Dikoume looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takashi is one step ahead there.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dikoume is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dikoume is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takashi forces his way into half guard.
Dikoume wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Dikoume tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi is pressing down on Dikoume's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikoume is holding on for now.
Dikoume is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dikoume on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dikoume tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dikoume looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Dikoume feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Takashi dives in and scores a takedown into Dikoume's guard.
Takashi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dikoume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikoume tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Takashi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dikoume tries to lock up and control but Takashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume working to try and regain half guard.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume is working to get back to half guard.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Dikoume tries to lock up and control but Takashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dikoume is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dikoume is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi prevents Dikoume from getting the reversal.
Dikoume wants to hold on but Takashi pushes him away.
Dikoume is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Takashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Takashi.
Takashi is continuing to stall.#T4#
The adventures of Takashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dikoume bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi is pulling down on Dikoume's head. It's preventing any offense from Dikoume, at least for the moment.
Dikoume looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Takashi has Dikoume up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Takashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takashi manages to end up in side control.
Dikoume manages to get back to half guard.
Takashi is thwarting Dikoume's attempts to control the position.
Dikoume wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Dikoume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Dikoume is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dikoume working to try and regain half guard.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saku Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dikoume bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Dikoume from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dikoume drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takashi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Takashi 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.
Takashi passes Dikoume's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dikoume trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Takashi seems content to control.
Takashi wants to free his trapped foot but Dikoume is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Takashi prevents Dikoume from improving his position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikoume is looking to improve his position.
Takashi stalling.
Dikoume has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dikoume looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dikoume is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Boyd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takashi cracks Boyd with a solid left hand.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boyd trying to keep a closed guard but Takashi is proving a slippery customer.
Boyd wants to get back to his feet but Takashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Takashi working some strikes from top position.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Takashi.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Takashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boyd's guard.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Takashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takashi postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.
Takashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Takashi controls the position.
Let's hope that Takashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
An elbow from Takashi crashes against the mat.
Boyd is being controlled here. #T3#
Takashi working the ground and pound.
Takashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boyd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takashi lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been informed that Takashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boyd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takashi throwing shots but Boyd is blocking nicely.
Takashi not doing much here.
Boyd is in trouble now - Takashi has advanced to mount!
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Takashi avoids the attempt from Boyd to control.#T4#
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Boyd takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takashi with good strikes from the mount here!
Boyd takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takashi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Takashi with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takashi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boyd hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Takashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takashi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takashi in particular looking to stall.
Takashi works his way into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Check out the look on Takashi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takashi working away.
Takashi scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takashi in particular looking to stall.
Boyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Takashi lands strikes from half guard.
Takashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Takashi 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.
Boyd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boyd wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takashi is taking a breather. Boyd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takashi on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saku Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boyd!
Boyd on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Takashi happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Boyd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Takashi controlling the position from side mount.
Takashi is continuing to stall.
Boyd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takashi throws an elbow but Boyd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boyd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Takashi scoring with punches and elbows.
Takashi lands a few punches from side control.
Takashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boyd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi misses with the ground and pound.
Takashi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takashi controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Takashi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boyd on his heels. He'll look to pass Boyd's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd looking to control.
#T1#
Boyd being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Takashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyd was covering up waiting for the punch and Takashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyd wants to sweep but no luck.
Takashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Takashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Takashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The adventures of Takashi the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Takashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boyd!#T4#
Takashi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Takashi working the ground and pound.
Boyd is trying to escape the position but Takashi is controlling the position.
Takashi is chipping away with strikes.
Takashi takes a little break here. Boyd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyagi shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Takashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Takashi is nestled in close to Miyagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi looks winded!
Takashi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takashi with shots to the head and body - Miyagi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Takashi controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miyagi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyagi is in a horrible position here. Takashi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takashi avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Takashi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miyagi's face.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi landing shots from mount.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Miyagi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miyagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takashi scoring with strikes but Miyagi is staying in there.
Miyagi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takashi'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.
Miyagi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takashi lands with some strikes.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi lands with some strikes.
Takashi lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Miyagi is rocked!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Miyagi is still in real trouble! Can Takashi finish him?
Miyagi is bucking up trying to escape but Takashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi working the ground and pound effectively.
We've been informed that Miyagi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takashi connects with a bit shot that sees Miyagi covering up! More strikes from Takashi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Takashi is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Takashi!
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