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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shoda Taketa (ranked 24614 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 775 p4p, 454 weight class). Tavon Shebu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shoda Taketa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu shoots in and gets a takedown into Taketa's guard.
Taketa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
Taketa wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
Shebu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shebu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taketa misses with a body punch.
Shebu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taketa is defending well.
Taketa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Taketa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Shoda Taketa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taketa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Taketa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taketa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taketa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu has clasped his hands together around Taketa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taketa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taketa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shebu.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taketa trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Taketa.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Taketa wriggles free and stands up.
Taketa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shebu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taketa.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.
Shebu moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands a takedown into guard.
Taketa looking for a sweep. Not yet Taketa, not yet.
Taketa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu works over Taketa with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu won't allow Taketa to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taketa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taketa trying to control the position.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shoda Taketa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Shebu'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.
Taketa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taketa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Taketa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shebu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shebu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taketa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa is trying to break the clinch but Shebu has him pressed against the cage.
Taketa wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Taketa fails to land.
Shebu avoids the elbow strike from Taketa, against the cage.
Shebu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taketa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taketa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taketa.
Shebu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shebu is looking for a takedown.
Shebu looks winded!
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shebu wants the takedown. Taketa is fighting it off but Shebu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taketa's guard against the cage.
Taketa pushes Shebu off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taketa wants it to stay on the feet.
Taketa throws a right and a left that Shebu avoids nicely.
Shebu keeps the fight on the outside.
Shebu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taketa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shebu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taketa defends well and Shebu ends up having to push Taketa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taketa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Taketa.
Taketa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoda Taketa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Shebu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taketa trying to control here.
Taketa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taketa trying to control here.
Taketa wants to improve his position but Shebu is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Shebu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taketa tries to kick Shebu off but Shebu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Shebu there.
Tavon Shebu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but Taketa defending well.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taketa defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu throwing shots but Taketa is blocking nicely.
Taketa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Taketa moves into full guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu wants to pass the guard but Taketa is keeping the position.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu preventing the sweep.
Taketa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shebu wants a takedown.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taketa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shebu is breathing heavily.
Taketa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taketa prevents a body shot from Shebu.
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
Shebu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taketa can't fight it off and eventually Shebu manages to take the fight to the floor. Taketa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taketa pushes Shebu off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taketa scores with a hook to the body.
Shebu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taketa regains guard immediately.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Taketa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shebu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taketa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu prevents Taketa from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taketa is defending well for now.
Shebu tightens his grip and picks Taketa up, before dumping him to the ground. Taketa manages to land in guard.
Taketa is trying to keep Shebu in close.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taketa looking to control.
Taketa wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taketa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shebu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Taketa from controlling successfully.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taketa is controlling him.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Taketa from controlling successfully.
Shebu is controlling Taketa's posture.
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taketa throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu seems keen to control Taketa's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shoda Taketa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taketa punishes Shebu's body with a nice straight punch.
Shebu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taketa's guard.
Taketa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Taketa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Taketa managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu wants a takedown.
Taketa can't break the clinch.
Taketa stops a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Taketa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa is trying to break free.
Shebu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taketa wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shoda Taketa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Taketa has had enough of the clinch but Shebu keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taketa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
Shebu has Taketa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taketa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taketa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shebu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Taketa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taketa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shebu eats them both and turns towards Taketa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taketa!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taketa defends well and Shebu ends up having to push Taketa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taketa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taketa 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 Shebu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shebu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taketa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shebu can do to turn this around?
Shebu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taketa misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Taketa misses.
Taketa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taketa misses with a head kick.
Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shebu blocks a body shot from Taketa.
Taketa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavon Shebu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
Taketa wants to break free but Shebu has control.
Shebu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shebu manages to end up in side control.
Shebu is working Taketa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taketa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taketa wants to get back to his feet.
Taketa trying to control but Shebu postures up.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Taketa dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Shebu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taketa trying to control but Shebu postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Taketa has wrist control.
Taketa wants to sweep here but Shebu controlling him for the moment.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shebu is looking to stand up but Taketa isn't so interested in that idea.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shebu has his foot on Taketa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taketa works his way back into a safe position though.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taketa is controlling him.
Shebu is pulling down on Taketa's head. It's preventing any offense from Taketa, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taketa is aware though and is defending well.
Shebu managing to control the position.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taketa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shebu moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shebu.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Taketa lands a shoulder strike.
Shebu throws a head punch that misses.
Shoda Taketa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taketa managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shoda Taketa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taketa, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoda Taketa!
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