GC 498: Holl VS Takahashi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Ignatiev (ranked 5343 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Jaco Camden (ranked 486 p4p, 372 weight class). Ignatiev comes into the arena with Beats That blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ignatiev
vs
Camden

187 cm
24
192
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
31
185
10 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Ignatiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jaco Camden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Ignatiev misses.
Camden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a straight right hand.
Camden lands with a cross.
Ignatiev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaco Camden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camden misses the jab.
Camden misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Camden misses
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camden's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Camden.
Camden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Camden.
Ignatiev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camden misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ignatiev works the jab nicely.
Ignatiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camden.
Camden throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camden works the jab nicely.
Ignatiev thuds his shin into the meat of Camden's side.
Camden throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Camden.
Ignatiev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Camden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses its target.
Camden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camden is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
A slow jab from Camden misses its intended target.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camden.
Camden wants to slow Ignatiev down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Ignatiev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A right-left combo lands from Camden.
Camden misses with a hook
and Ignatiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatiev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camden.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatiev avoids it this time.
Ignatiev works over Camden's head and body with a nice combination.
Donk. Camden catches Ignatiev right on the button with a cross.
Camden throws a head kick but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Camden wants to clinch.
Ignatiev lands with an uppercut that bounces Camden off the cage and back into range.
Camden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camden manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camden can pounce on him.
Camden is looking to clinch but Ignatiev is avoiding it.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camden checks it well.
Camden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camden swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Camden misses with a right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatiev stalling the fight.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatiev throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ignatiev cracks a nice hook into Camden's ribs.
Camden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Ignatiev does it's job there.
Camden lands with a cross.
Camden throws a series of punches but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Camden throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camden moves away from the strike by Ignatiev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Nikolai Ignatiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Camden moves out of range as Ignatiev strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Ignatiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camden just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camden misses with a series of wild punches.
Camden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatiev. That one must have hurt.
Camden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camden moves out of range as Ignatiev strikes.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Ignatiev pushes him away.
Camden tries to clinch up but Ignatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Camden throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatiev avoids it this time.
Camden checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatiev tries to land a front kick but Camden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Camden.
Camden misses with a hook.
Camden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camden scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Camden.
Camden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev throwing a counter right hand but Camden manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Camden throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatiev counters with an inside leg kick.
Camden misses with a right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camden takes one on the button.
Camden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatiev throwing a counter right hand but Camden manages to avoid it.
Camden misses with a hook
and Ignatiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Camden rushes Ignatiev and presses him up against the cage.
Camden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
Ignatiev tries to work over Camden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camden blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
A short left from Ignatiev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev avoids the elbow strike from Camden, against the cage.
Ignatiev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatiev lands with a right to the head.
Ignatiev tries to work over Camden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camden throws a leg kick
and Ignatiev counters with a nice body shot.
Camden throws a big shot that misses.
Camden looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Camden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatiev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Camden avoids it.
Camden avoids a kick to the body.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Ignatiev shakes him off and moves away.
Ignatiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camden.
Camden throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatiev counters with a good low kick that Camden was not able to check.
Ignatiev throws a looping overhand right but Camden ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Camden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Camden throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Camden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev is looking to counter punch.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Camden clinches up with Ignatiev and pushes him back against the cage.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Camden controls his hands.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camden's elbow.

Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden staying out of range there.
Camden lands a jab.
Ignatiev wants to land a leg kick but Camden is out of range.
Camden checks a leg kick.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Ignatiev and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Camden misses
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camden scores with a jab.
Camden throws a right hand that Ignatiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatiev also avoids with ease.
Donk. Ignatiev catches Camden right on the button with a cross.

Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Camden controls the action.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Ignatiev lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatiev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Camden avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatiev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev avoids a wild elbow strike from Camden.
Camden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatiev.
Camden misses with an elbow over the top.
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatiev.
Camden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
Ignatiev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camden working aggressively here.
Camden lands a body shot.
Camden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Camden blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ignatiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camden can do to turn this around?
Ignatiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatiev lands a body shot.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camden swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camden throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands an uppercut.
Ignatiev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camden backwards.
Ignatiev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatiev lands a shot to the body.

Ignatiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatiev counters with a good, hard body kick but Camden shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a nice shot that snaps Camden's head back.
Ignatiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camden.
Ignatiev lands with a cross.
Ignatiev lands a nice shot that snaps Camden's head back.
Ignatiev misses with a straight right.
Camden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatiev finds it's way round the side to connect with Camden's head.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Camden blocks it.
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Camden moved away.
Jaco Camden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camden tries to move into range but Ignatiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hole Reemer (ranked 1342 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 212 p4p, 358 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ecker's choice of entrance music: Right Above It. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Reemer
vs
Ecker

189 cm
26
205
11 - 5 - 0

194 cm
32
205
16 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hole Reemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reemer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Reemer.
Ecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reemer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Reemer moves out of range easily.
That kick from Ecker tenderised Reemer's leg. Reemer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ecker moves forwards but Reemer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reemer can pounce on him.
Ecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reemer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ecker somewhat.
Reemer connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Reemer counters with a shoot takedown. Ecker fights it but they end up in guard.

Ecker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Reemer gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Reemer cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
The fighters circling - Reemer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ecker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ecker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ecker showed some decent athleticism there.
Ecker is taking a breather. Reemer 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reemer's head.
Reemer is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Ecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ecker misses with a head shot. Reemer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Reemer has wrist control.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Reemer keeps moving.
Ecker throws a strike but Reemer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
Reemer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reemer tries to stand but Ecker is controlling from the bottom.
Ecker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reemer won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ecker lands with an overhand left.

Ecker forces Reemer back against the cage and clinches.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Ecker has Reemer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reemer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hole Reemer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reemer misses with some punches.
Ecker trying to control the position but instead, Reemer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ecker into the cage.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devin Ecker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A bone on bone clash there as Reemer blocks the leg kick.
Reemer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ecker misses with an uppercut.
Ecker throws a head kick but Reemer moves out of range.
Reemer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ecker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ecker connects with a crisp jab.
Reemer swings for the body but Ecker moves out of range.
Ecker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ecker lands with a cross.
Reemer slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reemer cracks Ecker with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ecker.
Reemer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reemer is looking to counter punch.
Reemer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ecker defends well and Reemer ends up having to push Ecker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ecker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ecker is looking to break free of the clinch but Reemer has double underhooks.
Reemer has Ecker pressed against the cage.
Ecker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reemer prevents it.
Reemer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ecker.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reemer presses Ecker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ecker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reemer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Ecker breaks from the clinch.
Ecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Reemer sprawls well. He's pushed Ecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hole Reemer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reemer swivels and escapes.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Reemer lands a high kick!
Ecker scores with a nice body kick.
Ecker misses with a leg kick

and Reemer counters with a single leg into guard. Ecker didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ecker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reemer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reemer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ecker, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is trying to keep Reemer in close.
Ecker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Ecker wriggles free and stands up.
Ecker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Ecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reemer is trying to defend but Ecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker prevents Reemer from standing back up.
Reemer taking some punishment here, with Ecker in his half guard.
Ecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ecker prevents Reemer from standing back up.
Reemer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ecker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ecker working Reemer over with strikes.
Reemer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ecker.
Reemer won't allow Ecker to pass to mount.
Ecker working over Reemer with some ground and pound. Reemer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ecker throwing shots but Reemer is blocking nicely.
Ecker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reemer defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reemer.
Ecker looks to throw the jab but Reemer is out of range.
Reemer feinted with a counter takedown.
Ecker blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Reemer as Ecker shoots in.
Reemer throws a chopping leg kick but Ecker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Ecker.
Ecker misses with a lunging right hand

and Reemer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ecker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Reemer.
Ecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reemer doesn't seem bothered though.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Reemer 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker throws a leg kick which misses Reemer's front leg but catches the back leg as Reemer tries to avoid it.
Reemer throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Ecker misses.
Reemer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reemer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reemer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reemer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Ecker clinches up with Reemer and pushes him back against the cage.

Ecker manages to break the clinch.
Reemer throws a front kick aimed at Ecker's knee but Ecker avoids it well.
Hole Reemer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Devin Ecker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ecker staying out of range there.
Reemer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reemer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ecker tries to land a leg kick but Reemer saw it coming and moves away.
Reemer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Reemer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ecker with the counter takedown but Reemer avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reemer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reemer shoots in but Ecker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ecker instigates a clinch.
Ecker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ecker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reemer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ecker.
Devin Ecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reemer's defenses.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ecker has had enough of the clinch but Reemer keeps him there for the moment.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reemer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker blocks a body shot from Reemer.
Reemer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reemer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devin Ecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ecker is trying to break free.

Ecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ecker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reemer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ecker is in Reemer's guard.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ecker chips away with some ground and pound.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Ecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ecker 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Ecker!
A very excited looking Devin Ecker 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.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Flo Holl (ranked 330 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 31 p4p, 99 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Holl
vs
Takahashi

178 cm
27
145
12 - 5 - 0

183 cm
31
143
13 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

NARCOS

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holl throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Holl.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Holl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Holl's ribs.
Holl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holl's head.
Takahashi shoots in and drives through. Holl sprawls well.
Holl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Holl blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Takahashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takahashi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Holl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a few punches from side control.
Holl is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Holl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takahashi lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holl is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.

Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Takahashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holl wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Holl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holl is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Takahashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holl pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Holl tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Holl trying to control from the bottom.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holl keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holl is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holl haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi winds up and cracks Holl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Holl is defending well.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holl is working hard here to advance position.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Takahashi working over Holl with some ground and pound. Holl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holl has a hand on Takahashi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Takahashi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Holl tries to reverse the position but Takahashi maintains control.
Takahashi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holl wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Holl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takahashi landing strikes from the mount and Holl is in trouble!
Takahashi landing strikes, looking to finish!

Holl is rocked!
Holl is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Holl ducked under it nicely.
Holl throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Holl wants to clinch.
Takahashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holl throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holl. Holl obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses with a body kick.

Takahashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holl has his hands on Takahashi's head, controlling the position.
Holl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi is in close to Holl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Holl controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.
Holl 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.
Holl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holl is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi won't allow Holl to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Takahashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi distracts Holl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Genkei Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holl 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.
Takahashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holl has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi trying to control but Holl is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holl misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Holl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Holl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holl 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 Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holl takes one to the chin there.
Takahashi cracks Holl with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holl is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Holl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Holl settles back down.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
As Takahashi backs away, Holl returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lunges at Holl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holl's hand.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Holl moves out of range.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holl tries to clinch
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi tries to counter with a clinch but Holl shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Holl's knee but Holl avoids it well.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holl 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.
Holl connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Holl.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Holl.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Holl saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi 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!

Takahashi moves out of range as Holl strikes.
Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Holl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holl misses with a low kick as Takahashi jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holl checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Takahashi jabs at Holl's body.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Holl misses with a kick to the body.
Holl misses with a leg kick

and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi gets through Holl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holl misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Holl lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Holl lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike.

Takahashi manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Holl is predictable there
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holl.
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takahashi moves out of range as Holl throws a body kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Holl should have avoided that one.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Holl is just out of range.
Holl darts in trying to clinch
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.
Holl connects with a leg kick.
Holl throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Takahashi misses.
Holl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Holl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holl misses with a leg kick.
Holl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Holl moved out of range.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Holl's leg. Holl is trying to keep his angry face on.

Takahashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holl trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Holl is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl taking some punishment here, with Takahashi in his half guard.
Holl is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi prevents Holl from getting back to his feet.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.
Takahashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takahashi is in close to Holl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takahashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holl's head.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi throwing strikes from guard but Holl blocks nicely.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Holl looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi really 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.

A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holl tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holl throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Holl moved away.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Holl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Holl misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holl throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.

Takahashi looking to score a takedown here. Holl is defending well but Takahashi drives through and ends up in Holl's guard.
Holl has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Holl.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Takahashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Holl working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holl!
Takahashi landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Holl to control.
Takahashi breaks from Holl's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Holl to control.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takahashi with shots to the head and body - Holl looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Holl is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holl in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Holl slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to mount his opponent but Holl defends it.
Takahashi wants to control but Holl is keeping him busy.
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holl trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.

Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holl sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi stops Holl from getting back to his feet.
Holl seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takahashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Holl is a slippery customer.
Takahashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Takahashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holl taking some punishment here, with Takahashi in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Holl is controlling Takahashi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Holl wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Takahashi is looking for a kimura but Holl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage.
Takahashi prevents Holl from improving his position.
Takahashi lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
Takahashi is thwarting Holl's attempts to control the position.
Takahashi thows a huge punch but Holl dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Holl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.

Holl moves into the clinch.
Holl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi pushes Holl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Holl pushes off an throws an elbow but Takahashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takahashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Holl tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.

Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Holl is predictable there
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Holl blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holl throws a head kick that misses.
Holl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holl throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
A left lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Holl's body.
Holl checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Holl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahashi dodges an elbow strike from Holl.

Takahashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Holl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Holl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Takahashi.
Flo Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genkei Takahashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holl at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Holl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holl tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.
Holl is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
Holl takes one on the button.
Holl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Holl, right into the meat of the thigh.

Takahashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Holl is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl is trying to escape the position but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Holl is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi controlling from side mount.
Holl tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
Holl manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.

Holl looking for submissions off his back.
Holl is trying to stand back up but Takahashi is controlling him

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takahashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Genkei Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.