Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Turban throws a looping overhand right but Takamura ducks down to avoid it.
Takamura slips under a jab.
Turban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turban tries to clinch but Takamura moves out of range.
A nice side step and Takamura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban throws an off balance right hand
and Takamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turban's knee momentarily.
Turban with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Turban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Turban misses with a right hand
and Takamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takamura slips under a jab.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Takamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turban throws a jab when Takamura was well out of range.
Takamura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2##CL#
Turban moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Takamura jumps guard.
Takamura trying to keep a closed guard but Turban is proving a slippery customer.
Takamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Takamura is looking to sweep but instead, Turban has passed into half guard.
Takamura won't allow Turban to pass to mount.
Turban content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Takamura keeping hold of Turban's head, controlling as best he can.
Turban controlling the pace. #ES2#
Takamura kicks off Turban and gets to his feet. #CL#
Turban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turban lands a hook that snaps the head of Takamura backwards.
Turban's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Turban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turban lands a nice uppercut.
Takamura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turban to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Turban drives through and clinches with Takamura against the cage. #BC2#
Takamura manages to break the clinch.
Turban misses with a body punch
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Turban misses.
Takamura with the counter takedown but Turban avoids it easily.
Turban is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Turban.
Turban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamura.
Takamura with the counter takedown but Turban avoids it easily.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Takamura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turban.
Turban misses with a combination #CL2#
and Takamura counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Takamura successfully pulls guard.
Turban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Turban wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Turban is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takamura wants to sweep here but Turban controlling him for the moment.
Takamura working a defensive guard here.
Turban wants to stand but Takamura is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turban trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Turban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takamura on the ground.
Takamura working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Turban lands.#T3##CL#
Turban moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takamura tries to pull guard but Turban holds him up against the cage and eventually Takamura drops back down to his feet.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takamura moves out of range as Turban strikes.#CL#
Turban clinches. #T4#
Turban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura tries to pull guard but Turban won't allow it.
Takamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turban after a bit of a struggle.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Takamura.
Turban misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Efraim Turban is winning the standup battle so far.
Turban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Turban misses the shot to the body.
Takamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turban to score with a decent uppercut.
Turban lands with a hook. Takamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turban lands a nice shot that snaps Takamura's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takamura wants to counter the offense by Turban and move into the clinch position.#T1##CL#
Turban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takamura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turban walks away with a smile on his face. Takamura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turban scores with a punch to the head.
Turban misses with a looping right.
Takamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Turban.#T2#
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turban looks to land a right hand but Takamura moved out of range.
Turban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turban misses with a left hand
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turban misses with a hook
and Takamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takamura slips a jab and a cross from Turban.
Takamura wants to counter the offense by Turban and move into the clinch position.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Turban darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Turban tries to clinch up but Takamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takamura raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takamura defending well as Turban loads up on a big left hand.
Takamura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turban misses with a hook to the body
and Takamura counters with a thumping low kick.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Takamura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Turban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamura can do to turn this around?
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Turban throws a series of punches but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura wants to counter with a clinch but Turban pushes him away.
Turban tries to clinch but Takamura moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turban feints a jab promting Takamura to slip. Turban then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takamura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takeshi Takamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Efraim Turban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turban.

And that's the end of the fight!
Efraim Turban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turban, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efraim Turban!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Efraim Turban made sure he mentioned HARDCORE Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCF WNF 37: Zynne vs Archer
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Goncalves.
An inside leg kick from Goncalves misses.
Takamura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves throws a body shot but no joy.
Goncalves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takamura under the eye.#T1#
Goncalves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takamura counters with a leg kick.
Goncalves with a jab.
Takamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goncalves.
Takamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Takamura is rocked!
Goncalves is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Goncalves shuts the power down on Takamura. Lights out, game over! Goncalves is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guilherme Goncalves!
Guilherme Goncalves decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WCF WNF 24: Denovan vs Rader
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Takamura lands.
Takamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Texas under the eye.
Texas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Takamura.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takamura. Texas shrugs it off though.
That kick from Takamura tenderised Texas's leg. Texas is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Texas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
Texas defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Takamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Texas doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Takamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Takamura.
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Texas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Texas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid body kick from Takamura.
Takamura connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Texas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Texas swinging wildly here.
Texas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Texas misses with a two punch combination.
Takeshi Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura works Texas's body with a nice hook.
Takamura cracks Texas with a good jab.
Takamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Texas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Texas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Texas.
Takamura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Takamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamura lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Takamura lands a nice shot that snaps Texas's head back.
Takamura with a nice cross.
Texas throws a series of punches but Takamura avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
A low kick lands for Takamura.
Texas misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Takamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takamura.
Takamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Texas takes a shot to the head.
Texas fails to pull guard.
Takamura lands an elbow that stopped Texas in his tracks for a moment.
Texas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Texas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Texas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takamura smiles and moves away.
Takeshi Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Texas.
Takamura lands a jab to Texas's midsection.
Takamura scores with a jab to the head.
Texas walks into a jab.
Texas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takamura. Takamura obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Takamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takamura lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Texas does no damage.
It looked like Takamura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Texas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Texas misses with a double jab
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Texas takes one to the side of the head.
Texas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takamura digs a good body shot into Texas's ribs.
Texas fails to land with a series of punches.
Texas looks winded!
Takamura dips to his left and cracks Texas with an uppercut!
Texas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Texas misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Takamura.
Takamura scores with a hook.
Takamura cracks a nice hook into Texas's ribs.
Texas misses with a looping right.
Takamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Texas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Texas scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Texas fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura scores with a jab.
Takamura dodges the punch combination from Texas.
Texas drops his hands momentarily and Takamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takamura staying out of range there.
Texas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takamura scores with a hook to the body. Texas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Takamura lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takamura sizes up Texas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamura thows a body kick. Texas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takamura lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Texas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Takamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Texas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Texas is still on wobbly legs! Can Takamura finish him?
Texas leaves his chin hanging out and Takamura seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Texas crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeshi Takamura!
Takeshi Takamura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Takamura throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takamura is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Takamura wriggles free and stands up.
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Takamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily.
Takamura tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takamura.#T1#
Takamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Takamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Takamura didn't expect that.
Takamura wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Gracie is really struggling to control Takamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Gracie prevents Takamura from standing back up. #ES2#
Takamura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Takamura back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Takamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie blocking some punches.
Takamura misses with an elbow strike.
Takamura misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takamura lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. #T3#
Gracie tries to pull guard but Takamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Takamura has him pressed against the cage.
Takamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Takamura lands an elbow inside.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Takamura won't allow it.
Takamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Takamura on the inside.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takamura looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takamura uses from the top position. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Takamura gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Takamura with a hook.
A good leg kick by Takamura.
Takamura throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takamura's guard.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie prevents Takamura from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Takamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Takamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takamura misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takamura won't be happy with that.
Takamura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Takamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takamura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takamura pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takamura!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie takes his back! #SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Takamura is staying busy.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Takamura is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Takamura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gracie 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, Takamura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Takamura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takamura trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Takamura doesn't escape.
Takamura trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now. #T2#
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Takamura is staying busy.
Takamura is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Takamura has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Takamura is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Takamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Takamura misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Takamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takamura.
Takamura throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #T3#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takamura is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takamura is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Takamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Takamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Takamura is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Gracie take his back! Uh oh - Gracie has got a rear naked choke here! Takamura is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Gracie!
Post fight, Kron Gracie stared into the camera and said 'I'll give a choke to anyone on the roster who wants it!!!'.

Event: WCF 33: Rua vs Archer
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Takamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takamura throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takamura scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Takamura lands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takamura throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Takamura lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takamura.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
Takamura scores with a nice body kick.
Takamura loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takamura - that will leave a mark!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Takamura.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takamura throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Takamura moves out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Takamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takamura misses with a body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takamura throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Takeshi Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takamura throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Takamura tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Takamura.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takamura.
Takamura slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Takamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takamura jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Takamura gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurmagomedov stops Takamura from standing up.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov stops Takamura from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takamura is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Takamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Takamura moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamura misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Takamura throws a body kick.
Takamura with a jab.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Takamura slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takamura tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takamura digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Takamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Takamura saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Takamura. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura scores with a body shot. #T4#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Takamura ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Takamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takamura continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Takamura counters with a straight right hand.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov works Takamura's body with a nice hook.
Takamura throws a low kick, looking for Nurmagomedov's leg but Nurmagomedov calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Nurmagomedov 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.#ES2#
Takamura pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Takamura with a series of wild strikes but Takamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Takamura moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Takamura's head but Takamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Takamura 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#
Takamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov stops Takamura from standing up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takamura's head.
Takamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Takamura is working away.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov drags him back down.#T1#
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Takamura tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A big strike lands for Nurmagomedov! That's really hurt Takamura and he's turned his back - Nurmagomedov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nurmagomedov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF 28: Garcia vs Asakura
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien walks into a stiff left hand from Takamura.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
Takamura jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
Takamura cracks O Brien with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamura.
Takamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takamura tries to clinch up.
A cross from Takamura lands.
Takamura throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Brien half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien misses with a hook.
Takamura slips under a jab from O Brien.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Takamura just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Takamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takamura lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takamura.
Takamura misses with a straight left.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Takamura lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
Takamura tries to clinch up
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
Takamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien dips to his left and cracks Takamura with an uppercut!#T2#
Takamura throws a leg kick but O Brien sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takamura.
Nice uppercut there from Takamura.
O Brien misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Takamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Brien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from O Brien lands.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Takamura lands with a nice body punch.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamura was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by O Brien.
O Brien swings for the body but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takamura at a distance.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien misses the jab.
Takamura tries a low kick but O Brien avoids it.#T3#
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
Takamura lands with a cross.
Takamura slips under a jab.
O Brien checks a low kick from Takamura.
O Brien gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Takamura tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Takamura.
O Brien needs to keep his hands up - Takamura had a free shot at his head there.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takamura slips a jab from O Brien.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
O Brien moves out of range as Takamura strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamura was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Takamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takamura on the side of the head.
O Brien scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Takamura.
Takeshi Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Brien is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Brien works the jab nicely.
Takamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Takamura.
O Brien tries to work over Takamura's front leg with a kick but Takamura checks it.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Takamura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takamura throws a push kick but O Brien slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Takamura 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#
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien darts in looking for a takedown but Takamura gets double underhooks and turns O Brien into the cage.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takamura throws a chopping leg kick but O Brien manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takamura lands a jab to O Brien's midsection.
Takeshi Takamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takamura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takamura misses with a body kick.
Takamura thumps O Brien with a low kick.
Takamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takamura connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura looks to clinch
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
Takamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether O Brien might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
O Brien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takamura defends it nicely.#T1#
O Brien blocks a jab.
O Brien takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Takamura moves away and avoids it.
O Brien shoots for a double leg takedown but Takamura sprawls well. He's pushed O Brien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takamura lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from O Brien misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takamura. That's going to slow O Brien down.
O Brien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Takamura connects with a right hand. O Brien shakes it off.
Takamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Takamura jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Takamura.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Takamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Takamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Brien finds it's way round the side to connect with Takamura's head.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Takamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamura.
Takamura thumps O Brien with a low kick.
Takamura looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Brien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takamura on the side of the head.
O Brien throws the left hand but Takamura avoids the punch easily.
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
O Brien attempts a counter takedown but Takamura avoids it well and moves away.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Takamura closes the distance and pushes O Brien back into the cage.
Takamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Brien is trying to push Takamura away but Takamura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
O Brien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Brien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien.
Takamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Brien. O Brien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Takamura checks it.
Takamura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien misses with a leg kick
and Takamura counters with a good low kick that O Brien was not able to check.
Takamura staying out of range there.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien needs to keep his hands up - Takamura had a free shot at his head there.
O Brien looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Takamura is just out of range.
O Brien misses with a wild combination.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Takamura.
O Brien sizes up Takamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Takamura.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien misses with a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takamura gets through O Brien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Brien tries to work over Takamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Brien takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
Takamura lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Takamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takamura scores with a hook to the body. O Brien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Brien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Takamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Takamura keeps O Brien at a distance using the push kick.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Takamura doesn't manage to clinch there - O Brien circles away.
Takamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien blocks a jab.
O Brien tried to counter with a leg kick but Takamura avoided it.
O Brien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takamura misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
O Brien swings for the body but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura cracks O Brien with an open hand slap.
Takamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takamura wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
O Brien changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Takamura - just one landing.
Takamura takes one to the side of the head.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.#T1#
O Brien takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Takamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien connects with a crisp jab.
Takamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Takamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takamura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Takamura.
Nice defenses there by Takamura.
It seemed like Takamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takamura.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Takamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
Takamura scores with a shot to the body.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takamura.
Takamura thuds a left hand into O Brien's body.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura throws a leg kick but O Brien checks it.
Takamura cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takamura scores with the left hand. O Brien knows he should have avoided that one.
Takamura closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and O Brien counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takamura won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Takamura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takamura tests O Brien's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Takamura avoids nicely.
Takamura throws a good cross that connects.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamura.
O Brien tries to counter with a takedown but Takamura is quick to defend against it.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Brien. That did some damage!#T3#
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Takamura feints a counter leg kick.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Takamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Takamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takamura.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Takamura moves away and avoids it.
Takamura with a nice calf kick.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Takamura is out of range.
Takamura scoring well with a low kick there.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Takamura's shoulder, as Takamura tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien throws the left hand but Takamura avoids the punch easily.
Takamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Brien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takamura connects with a leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamura connects with the punch.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Brien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takamura slips under a jab from O Brien.
Takamura lands a jab to O Brien's midsection.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien.
Takamura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Brien on the side of the head.
Takamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Brien at a distance.
Nice cross by Takamura.
Takamura cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien swings for the body but Takamura moves out of range.
O Brien takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Brien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takamura. That's going to slow O Brien down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Takamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takamura 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Takamura!
After the fight, Takeshi Takamura was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Madness Fright Night 36
Date: May 20, 2020

#R1#
Northwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Northwood avoids the head kick by Takamura.
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northwood moves away.
Takamura catches Northwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Northwood misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Takamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takamura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Northwood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Northwood stopping the sweep attempt from Takamura.
Takamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takamura 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.
Northwood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northwood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takamura's guard. #T1##SUB#
Northwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
Northwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Northwood is looking for a kimura but Takamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Northwood to get the leverage.
Northwood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Northwood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Northwood prevents Takamura from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takamura is doing well to control the position and prevent Northwood from advancing to side control.
Northwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takamura keeps working. #SUB#
Northwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northwood.
Northwood 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.
Northwood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Takamura is looking for a sweep. Northwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Northwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Northwood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takamura is not content to let Northwood control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takamura connects with the punch.
Northwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Northwood misses with a few strikes there.
Takamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Northwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takamura counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Northwood misses with a body shot
enabling Takamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Takamura lands a leg kick that knocks Northwood off balance momentarily.
Northwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Northwood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Northwood showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura won't allow Northwood to pass to mount.
Takamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Northwood scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Northwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamura is just riding it out for now. Northwood eventually gives up the hold.
Takamura tries to roll over but Northwood keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeshi Takamura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takamura cracks Northwood with a good jab.
Northwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Northwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamura.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Northwood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Northwood seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Northwood is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Takamura is refusing to be controlled, as Northwood sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Northwood is looking for a kimura here.
Takamura trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Northwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura trying to control here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Northwood seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
Northwood is looking to take a break and control but Takamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northwood wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Northwood is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Northwood's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Takamura. Beautiful body shot.
Northwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Northwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
A shot to the liver by Takamura. Beautiful body shot.
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura with a nice calf kick.
Northwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamura defending well as Northwood loads up on a big left hand.
Takamura connects with an inside leg kick.
Northwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamura.
A punch lands to the side of Northwood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takamura connects with a right hand. Northwood shakes it off.#TD#
Northwood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takamura on his heels. He'll look to pass Takamura's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northwood advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Northwood tries for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.
Takamura is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Northwood controlling the position.
Northwood trying to control the action but Takamura is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeshi Takamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Northwood misses with a body shot.
Northwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Takamura misses with a hook #TD#
and Northwood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takamura! #ES2#
Takamura throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Northwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takamura.
Northwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takamura sprawls and moves away.
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeshi Takamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Northwood throws a jab when Takamura was well out of range.
Northwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Takamura off the cage and back into range.
Takamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Northwood should have avoided that one.
Takamura throws an overhand right that lands on Northwood's shoulder, as Northwood tries to avoid the shot.
Takeshi Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Northwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takamura sprawls and moves away.
Takamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Northwood.
Takamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Northwood. That did some damage!#T1#
Takamura scores with a jab.
Takamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Northwood lands with a right hand.
Takamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Northwood. Northwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Northwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Takamura is just out of range.
Takeshi Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northwood throws a leg kick but Takamura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Northwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Northwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takamura cracks Northwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Northwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Takamura is just out of range.
A nice side step and Takamura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Northwood. Northwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takamura lands a nice shot that snaps Northwood's head back.
Takamura misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Northwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura missing with a left hand there. Northwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Northwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Takamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Northwood.
Takamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takamura cracks Northwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Northwood. Northwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takamura scores with a jab to the head.
Northwood slips a jab from Takamura.
Northwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takamura scores with a punch to the head.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Northwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Northwood misses the target.
Northwood backing away here, and Takamura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Northwood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takamura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Northwood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takamura's guard.#ES2#
Takamura kicks Northwood off and gets to his feet.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Northwood.
Northwood takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Takamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northwood at a distance. #T3##TD#
Takamura tries to sprawl but Northwood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takamura has his hands clasped together around Northwood's back. He's all about the action.
Northwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Northwood seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
Northwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Takamura is trying to stand. #SUB#
Northwood 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. #SUB#
Northwood is trying to work for a kimura but Takamura is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Takamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takamura 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Takamura!

Event: WCKD - 9 - Across The Pond
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
A combination from Greer does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takamura.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
Greer throws a series of punches but Takamura moves out of range.
Greer throws a nice looking combination but Takamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takamura lands a body shot.
Greer scores with a one two! Takamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Greer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Greer.
Takamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greer's calf.
Greer looks to land a combination but Takamura avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Takamura moves into range and clinches up with Greer.
A nice left hand lands by Takamura. #BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greer misses with a combination
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Takamura moves into the clinch.#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takamura seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
Greer swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Takamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takamura lands a nice elbow.
Takamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
Takamura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Takamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Greer has been cut.
Nice elbow from Takamura.
Greer takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Takamura on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takamura. #BC#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greer.
A punch lands to the side of Greer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Takamura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer misses with the combination.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamura works the jab nicely.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Takamura takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Takamura lands an elbow that stopped Greer in his tracks for a moment.
Takamura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greer's defenses.
A short left from Takamura.
Greer is looking to break free of the clinch but Takamura has double underhooks.
Takamura lands a shoulder strike.
Takamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Takamura.
A nice left hand lands by Takamura.
A short right from Takamura.
Takamura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Takamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takamura.
Takamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greer tries to circle away but Takamura has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Takamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takamura lands a nice elbow.
Takamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Desmond Greer's cut even more.
Takamura lands an elbow inside.
Takamura lands an elbow inside that Greer shrugs off.
Greer can't break the clinch.
Takamura lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takamura lands a damaging elbow.
Takamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takamura lands a nice elbow.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but Takamura is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Takamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Greer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Greer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takamura - the referee stops the clock and Greer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takamura. Greer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Greer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Desmond Greer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greer throws a right hand that Takamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamura also avoids with ease.
Greer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desmond Greer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takamura lands with a right hand.
Greer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Takamura.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
Takamura lunges at Greer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greer's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takamura counters with a left to the body.
Greer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takamura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takamura dodges the punch combination from Greer.
Greer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takamura lands an overhand right.#T1#
Takamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greer at a distance.
Nice jab there from Takamura.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Greer misses with a double jab
and Takamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Greer is breathing heavily.#CL#
Takamura gets a clinch.
Takamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greer can do to turn this around?
Takamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greers head.
Takamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takamura lands with a right to the head.
Greer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takamura lands an elbow that stopped Greer in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Takamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takamura.
Takamura lands an elbow inside that Greer shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Desmond Greer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takamura lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Takamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takamura lands an elbow inside that Greer shrugs off.
Takamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Desmond Greer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
Takamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takamura lands an elbow just above Greer 's eye. #ROC#
Greer is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeshi Takamura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Stibr cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.
Stibr looks to land a combination. Takamura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stibr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takamura can pounce on him.
Takamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stibr is out of range and Takamura settles back down.
Takamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stibr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stibr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takamura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stibr fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura tries to land a leg kick but Stibr saw it coming and moves away.
Takamura throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Stibr counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stibr takes a little break here. Takamura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Stibr has an Americana. Takamura didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stibr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stibr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tomas Stibr!

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