PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Takeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Toyokawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Takeida
vs
Toyokawa

155 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Grappling Pro Gear
Defiance

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Takeida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Toyokawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with a good jab.
Takeida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toyokawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Toyokawa.
Toyokawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Toyokawa throws a series of punches but Takeida moves out of range.
Toyokawa moves out of range as Takeida strikes.
Takeida throws a body punch but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Toyokawa tries to move into range but Takeida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toyokawa.
Toyokawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Takeida misses.
Toyokawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takeida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toyokawa.
Some wild striking there from Toyokawa.
Takeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyokawa manages to avoid it.
Toyokawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Toyokawa looks to land a combination but Takeida avoids it well.
Takeida lands a slapping body shot.
Takeida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toyokawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeida.
Takeida thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Takeida misses its intended target.
Toyokawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeida. Takeida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takeida slips under a jab from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa tries to land a front kick but Takeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeida defending well as Toyokawa loads up on a big left hand.
Toyokawa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Toyokawa walks into a stiff left hand from Takeida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeida. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyokawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeida.
Takeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyokawa manages to avoid it.
Takeida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeida scores with a nice head shot.
Toyokawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeida.
Toyokawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toyokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toyokawa loads up on a big right hand but Takeida slips the punch.
Toyokawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeida moves away.
Toyokawa defending well as Takeida loads up on a big left hand.
Toyokawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toyokawa slips a straight right by Takeida.
Takeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeida lands with an overhand left.
Toyokawa fails with the takedown.
Toyokawa throws a body punch but Takeida moves out of range.
Takeida looks to throw the jab but Toyokawa is out of range.
Ryu Takeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toyokawa misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takeida lunges at Toyokawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toyokawa's hand.
Takeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Toyokawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toyokawa avoids the body shot from Takeida.
Toyokawa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toyokawa misses with a body shot.
Toyokawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takeida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeida throws a hook but Toyokawa avoids it easily.
Takeida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toyokawa counters with an inside leg kick.
Toyokawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeida moves away.
Toyokawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeida throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Takeida misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Takeida.
Takeida lands with a nice body punch.
Toyokawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Takeida looks to land a right hand but Toyokawa moved out of range.
Takeida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryu Takeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Toyokawa.
Takeida looks to land a right hand but Toyokawa moved out of range.
Toyokawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takeida defends it nicely.
Toyokawa looks gassed!
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toyokawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toyokawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Toyokawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toyokawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takeida finds it's way round the side to connect with Toyokawa's head.
Toyokawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toyokawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeida.
Toyokawa fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Takeida misses its intended target.
Takeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Toyokawa.
Takeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Toyokawa.
Donk. Toyokawa catches Takeida right on the button with a cross.
Takeida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toyokawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takeida looks to land a left hand but Toyokawa moved out of range nicely.
Takeida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takeida.
Takeida shoots for a takedown but Toyokawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takeida misses with a body shot.
Takeida scores with a hook to the body. Toyokawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takeida slips under a jab from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa throws a lazy right hand but Takeida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toyokawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takeida swings for the body but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Toyokawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeida's head.
Takeida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeida misses the body punch
and Toyokawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toyokawa misses with a hook. Takeida ducked under it nicely.
Takeida throws a body punch but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Takeida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toyokawa.
Takeida misses with a looping left.
Ryu Takeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeida misses with an uppercut.
Toyokawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toyokawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toyokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toyokawa tries a low kick but Takeida avoids it.
Takeida missing with a left hand there. Toyokawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Toyokawa is just out of range.
Takeida just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toyokawa.
Toyokawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeida throws a shot to the body.
Takeida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takeida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Takeida scores with a nice strike.
Takeida connects with a single shot there.
Takeida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeida cracks a nice hook into Toyokawa's ribs.
Takeida throws a big shot that misses.
Takeida misses the jab.
Takeida connects with a right hand. Toyokawa shakes it off.
Toyokawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takeida defends it nicely.
Toyokawa defending well as Takeida loads up on a big left hand.
Toyokawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeida manages to avoid it.
Takeida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toyokawa.
Takeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takeida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toyokawa.
A big right from Takeida misses.
Toyokawa defending well as Takeida loads up on a big left hand.
Toyokawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Toyokawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takeida looks to throw the jab but Toyokawa is out of range.
Toyokawa throws a push kick but Takeida slaps the foot to one side.
Toyokawa ducks under a wild hook from Takeida.
Takeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeida swings for the body but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Takeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeida sizes up Toyokawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toyokawa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takeida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeida misses with a jab to the body
and Toyokawa counters with a left and a right that stings Takeida.
Toyokawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryu Takeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Toyokawa.
Takeida lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeida moves out of range of the leg kick from Toyokawa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toyokawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeida.
The fighters circling - Takeida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toyokawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Toyokawa.
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Takeida misses with a jab to the body
and Toyokawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takeida misses with an uppercut.
Takeida looks to land a left hand but Toyokawa moved out of range nicely.
Toyokawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Toyokawa blocks a jab.
Toyokawa slips under a jab from Takeida.
A cross from Takeida lands.
Takeida misses the shot to the body.
Takeida tests Toyokawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeida.
Toyokawa throws a lazy right hand but Takeida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeida misses with a looping left.
Toyokawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryu Takeida is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Takeida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeida scores with a sloppy right hand. Toyokawa should have avoided that one.
Toyokawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeida throws out the jab.
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with an open hand slap.
Takeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeida dodges the punch combination from Toyokawa.
Takeida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeida slips a straight right by Toyokawa.
Takeida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Takeida misses.
Toyokawa connects with a looping right hand.
Toyokawa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takeida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Toyokawa.
Takeida misses with a wild body shot.

Toyokawa scores with a takedown into Takeida's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toyokawa wants to control from the top but Takeida keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa lands a couple of digs.
Toyokawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takeida is proving hard to escape from.
Takeida is looking to stand up but Toyokawa isn't so interested in that idea.
Toyokawa wants to stand but Takeida has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toyokawa throws a strike but Takeida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takeida wants to control from the top but Toyokawa keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeida stopping the sweep attempt from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toyokawa striking off his back but it's not causing Takeida any problems.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Takeida as Toyokawa shoots in.
No luck for Toyokawa with that takedown attempt.
Takeida slips a jab and a cross from Toyokawa.
Takeida throws a lazy right hand but Toyokawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toyokawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toyokawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toyokawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Takeida coming out on top.
Takeida misses with a straight left.
Takeida digs a good body shot into Toyokawa's ribs.
Toyokawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takeida dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Toyokawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeida throws out the jab.
Donk. Takeida catches Toyokawa right on the button with a cross.
Takeida with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Toyokawa.
Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeida.
Toyokawa needs to keep his hands up - Takeida had a free shot at his head there.
Takeida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Toyokawa.
Takeida lands an overhand right.
Takeida misses with a looping right.
Takeru Toyokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeida misses with a wild body shot.
Toyokawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toyokawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeida. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyokawa throws a body kick that misses.
Toyokawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takeida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toyokawa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Toyokawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toyokawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Toyokawa coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeida as he connects with a hook.
Takeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyokawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takeida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toyokawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takeida throws out a powerful jab.
Takeida misses the jab.
Toyokawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takeida misses with a hook.
Toyokawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeida.
Takeida misses with an uppercut. Toyokawa saw that one coming.
Toyokawa ducks under a wild hook from Takeida.
Takeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toyokawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeida throws out a loose jab but Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toyokawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeida lands an overhand right.
A big right from Toyokawa misses.
Toyokawa avoids the body shot from Takeida.
Takeida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toyokawa on the side of the head.
Takeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyokawa manages to avoid it.
Toyokawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takeida takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Takeida misses its intended target.
Takeida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toyokawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeida blocks a leg kick.
Toyokawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takeida at a distance.
Toyokawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeida.
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with a good jab.
Nice cross by Takeida.
Takeida slips under a jab from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa throws a hook but Takeida avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeida. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeida lands a slapping body shot.
Toyokawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toyokawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takeida stuns Toyokawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeida throws a looping overhand right but Toyokawa ducks down to avoid it.
Takeida ducks under a wild hook from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa slips a straight right by Takeida.
Toyokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toyokawa lands a right hook to the body.
Toyokawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takeida stuns Toyokawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeida lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Takeida.
Takeida with a nice cross.
Takeida throws a hook to the side of Toyokawa's head but Toyokawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toyokawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takeida stuns Toyokawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Toyokawa is just out of range.
Takeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toyokawa throws out the jab.
Takeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Toyokawa is just out of range.
Takeida misses with a straight left.
Takeida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeida with a nice cross.
Takeida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toyokawa.
Takeida misses with a hook. Toyokawa ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeida. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeida throws the left hand but Toyokawa avoids the punch easily.
Toyokawa lands a two punch combo.
Takeida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toyokawa.
Takeida misses with a wild body shot.
Takeida throws out a loose jab but Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeida scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa misses with the combination.
Takeida misses with a jab to the body
and Toyokawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeida digs a good hook to Toyokawa's body.
Toyokawa throws a nice looking combination but Takeida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takeida misses with a jab to the body
and Toyokawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takeida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toyokawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeida misses with an uppercut.
Takeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyokawa manages to avoid it.
Takeida lands with a nice body punch.
Takeida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toyokawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeida.
Toyokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toyokawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeida. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyokawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeida sprawls well. Takeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toyokawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Toyokawa moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toyokawa walks into a jab.
Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeida.
Toyokawa tries for a takedown but Takeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takeida clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Takeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeida throws a shot from downtown. Toyokawa moves away and avoids it.
Toyokawa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyokawa manages to avoid it.
Toyokawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeida jabs at Toyokawa's body.
Toyokawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeida.
Takeida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeida looks to land a right hand but Toyokawa moved out of range.
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takeida misses the shot to the body.
Takeida misses the body punch
and Toyokawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeida thows a body shot but no joy.
Toyokawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takeida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toyokawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeida stuns Toyokawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeida throws a jab when Toyokawa was well out of range.
Toyokawa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takeida misses with a body shot.
Takeida misses with a straight right.
Takeida misses with a body shot
and Toyokawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toyokawa.
Takeida throws a body punch but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Toyokawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeida misses with a body punch
and Toyokawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toyokawa counters with a left to the body.
Toyokawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toyokawa moves away from the strike by Takeida.
Toyokawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toyokawa slips a jab from Takeida.
Toyokawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toyokawa misses with a straight left.
Takeida scores with a hook.
Takeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyokawa manages to avoid it.
Toyokawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toyokawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Takeida.
Takeida throws a body punch but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Takeida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toyokawa throws a series of punches but Takeida moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeida misses with a body shot
enabling Toyokawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeida throws a looping overhand right but Toyokawa ducks down to avoid it.
Toyokawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toyokawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Takeida misses.
Takeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toyokawa manages to avoid it.
Takeida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeida lands a head shot.
Takeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toyokawa throws a nice looking combination but Takeida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toyokawa looks to land a combination but Takeida avoids it well.
Toyokawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toyokawa has time to react.
Takeida misses with a shot to the body
and Toyokawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toyokawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toyokawa moves forwards but Takeida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeida.
Toyokawa ducks under a wild hook from Takeida.
Takeida 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.
Toyokawa misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeida throws a jab when Toyokawa was well out of range.
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Takeida.
Takeida looks to land a right hand but Toyokawa moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeida misses the target.
Takeida throws a shot from downtown. Toyokawa moves away and avoids it.
Takeida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toyokawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeida.
Takeida moves out of range as Toyokawa throws a body kick.
Toyokawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeida cracks a nice hook into Toyokawa's ribs.
Takeida looks to land a right hand but Toyokawa moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeida misses the target.
Toyokawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeida as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Takeida misses.
Takeida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Takeida.
Takeida jabs Toyokawa right on the nose. Toyokawa blinks but takes it well.
Toyokawa slips a straight right by Takeida.
Takeida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeida misses with a hook.
Toyokawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toyokawa throws a push kick but Takeida slaps the foot to one side.
Takeida scores with the left hand. Toyokawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Toyokawa looks to land a combination. Takeida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takeida misses with a shot to the body
and Toyokawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Toyokawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Takeida.
Takeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Toyokawa.
The fighters circling - Takeida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toyokawa walks into a stiff left hand from Takeida.
Takeida digs a good hook to Toyokawa's body.
Takeida thuds his right hand into Toyokawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toyokawa slips under a jab from Takeida.
Takeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Toyokawa slips under a jab.
Takeida thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Takeida misses.
Toyokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takeida had his way with Takeru Toyokawa in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Takeida throws a jab when Toyokawa was well out of range.
Toyokawa shoots in for a double leg but Takeida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takeida looks to throw the jab but Toyokawa is out of range.
Toyokawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeida.
Toyokawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Takeida catches Toyokawa right on the button with a cross.
Takeida throws a sloppy body shot
and Toyokawa counters with a three punch combo that has Takeida backing up. Takeida nods at Toyokawa to acknowledge the strikes.
Takeida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeida.
A leg kick checked by Takeida.
Takeida swings for the body but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Takeida scores with a jab to the body.
Takeida throws a hook to the side of Toyokawa's head but Toyokawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toyokawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toyokawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Toyokawa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Takeida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toyokawa avoids the body shot from Takeida.
Takeida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeida misses with a hook. Toyokawa ducked under it nicely.
Takeida tests Toyokawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeida throws a looping overhand right but Toyokawa ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeida misses with a hook.
Takeida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeida throws a shot to the body.
Toyokawa takes one to the chin there.
Takeida scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeida. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toyokawa ducks under a wild hook from Takeida.
Takeida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toyokawa.
Toyokawa throws a body kick that misses.
Toyokawa misses with a two punch combination.
Takeida misses with a body shot.
Takeida takes a swing at Toyokawa's ribcage but misses.
Takeida lands a with a good body shot.
Takeida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toyokawa.
Takeida works Toyokawa's body with a nice hook.
Takeida misses with an uppercut. Toyokawa saw that one coming.
Toyokawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeida misses with a straight left.
Toyokawa misses with a wild combination.
Takeida misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toyokawa at a distance.
Takeida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeida scores with a nice strike.
Takeida misses the shot to the body.
Toyokawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeida.
Toyokawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeida.
Takeida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeida throws a looping overhand right but Toyokawa ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeida. Toyokawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeida misses the shot to the body.
Toyokawa takes one to the chin there.
Takeida takes a swing at Toyokawa's ribcage but misses.
Toyokawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeida to score with a decent uppercut.
Toyokawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryu Takeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Toyokawa.
Toyokawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeida lands a jab.
Toyokawa swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa defending well as Takeida loads up on a big left hand.
Takeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Takeida.
Toyokawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeida.
Takeida loads up on a big right hand but Toyokawa slips the punch.
Takeida swings for the body but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Takeida stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Takeida misses.
Takeida scores with a sloppy right hand. Toyokawa should have avoided that one.
Takeida moves away from the strike by Toyokawa.
Takeida throws a looping overhand right but Toyokawa ducks down to avoid it.
Takeida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toyokawa tries for a takedown but Takeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takeida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takeida throws a big shot that misses.
Takeida throws an overhand right that lands on Toyokawa's shoulder, as Toyokawa tries to avoid the shot.
Takeida throws an overhand right that lands on Toyokawa's shoulder, as Toyokawa tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toyokawa.
Takeida cracks Toyokawa with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyokawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeida misses the target.
Toyokawa slips under a jab from Takeida.
Toyokawa moves away from the strike by Takeida.
Takeida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeida takes a swing at Toyokawa's ribcage but misses.
Toyokawa throws a low kick, looking for Takeida's leg but Takeida calmly moves out of range.
Toyokawa throws a right and a left that Takeida avoids nicely.
Takeida loads up on a big right hand but Toyokawa slips the punch.
Toyokawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toyokawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeida connects with a right hand. Toyokawa shakes it off.
Takeida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toyokawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takeru Toyokawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Takeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeida throws out a loose jab but Toyokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeida swings for the body but Toyokawa moves out of range.
Takeida thuds his right hand into Toyokawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toyokawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toyokawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeida.
Toyokawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takeida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takeida, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takeida!
Ryu Takeida retains his featherweight title!