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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Akio Takada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
19 - 2 - 0 |
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182 cm
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192 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akio Takada!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing blocks the body kick.
Baddabing blocks a head kick by Takada.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baddabing is looking for a kimura but Takada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baddabing to get the leverage.
Baddabing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baddabing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baddabing is trying to control. Takada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baddabing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baddabing is keen to just control but Takada is a slippery customer.
Takada is looking for a sweep. Baddabing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takada is defending against the submission attempts here by Baddabing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Baddabing.
Baddabing throws a looping overhand right but Takada ducks down to avoid it.
Baddabing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baddabing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takada misses with a body kick.
Baddabing takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing with a hook.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Takada moved out of range nicely.
Baddabing walks into a stiff left hand from Takada.
Takada lands a head kick!
Baddabing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takada is trying to escape the position but Baddabing is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takada sneaks back into half guard.
Baddabing trying to control from half guard but Takada is working away.
Takada is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baddabing wants to pass to mount but Takada is defending the position.
Baddabing trying to control the action but Takada is working from the bottom.
Takada is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baddabing throws out a loose jab but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing connects with a right hand. Takada shakes it off.
Baddabing catches Takada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Takada misses.
A leg kick checked by Baddabing.
Baddabing wants to clinch.
Baddabing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takada blocks a jab.
Baddabing fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takada sprawls well initially but Baddabing persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baddabing wants to take a breather but Takada is having none of it.
Baddabing controlling the action here.
Baddabing is trying to control. Takada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takada's head.
Baddabing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Baddabing.
Takada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baddabing slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baddabing misses with a straight right.
Takada throws a head kick but Baddabing moves out of range.
Akio Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada throws a body punch but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baddabing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takada's waist but Takada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baddabing off to one side.
Takada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takada is looking to chop away at Baddabing's legs.
Baddabing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takada. Takada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Takada does no damage.
Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch but Takada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baddabing.
Baddabing cracks Takada with a nice body shot.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Takada tries to break the clinch but Baddabing is controlling the position.
Baddabing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baddabing.
Takada is trying to force a seperation but Baddabing has the dominant position.
Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing is working Takada over against the cage.
Baddabing lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
Baddabing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baddabing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing lands a right hand.
A short right from Baddabing on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baddabing lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baddabing lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baddabing.
A short right from Baddabing on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing lands a nice shot to the body.
Baddabing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baddabing lands a left hand.
Takada gets underhooks to prevent Baddabing's takedown attempt.
Baddabing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takada's efforts to push away.
Baddabing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Baddabing.
Takada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baddabing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baddabing lands a left hand.
Baddabing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baddabing.
Baddabing working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baddabing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baddabing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baddabing scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
A short right from Baddabing on the inside.
Baddabing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takada or not.
Baddabing looking for a takedown.
Baddabing gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takada regains guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada is trying to keep Baddabing in close.
Baddabing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round.
That's time! Baddabing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baddabing tries to land a leg kick but Takada saw it coming and moves away.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Takada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baddabing tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
Baddabing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baddabing forces Takada back against the cage and clinches.
Baddabing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takada working aggressively here.
Baddabing lands a body shot.
Baddabing presses Takada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Baddabing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baddabing.
Nice body punch from Baddabing - that landed with a thud.
Baddabing lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baddabing lands a nice uppercut.
Baddabing works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
Baddabing lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Takada can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baddabing.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baddabing lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Baddabing.
A short left from Baddabing.
Baddabing working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baddabing lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
A short left from Baddabing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baddabing.
A body shot lands from Baddabing.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Baddabing on the inside.
Baddabing pushes Takada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing cracks Takada with a nice body shot.
Baddabing lands a left hand.
Baddabing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baddabing just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baddabing scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Baddabing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baddabing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Baddabing.
Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baddabing lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Baddabing lands a left hand.
Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Baddabing.
Baddabing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
Baddabing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baddabing pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baddabing.
A head punch on the inside from Takada fails to land.
Takada breaks the clinch.
Baddabing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takada's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baddabing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takada.
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.
Baddabing looking to sit in guard and control but Takada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takada postures up in Baddabing's guard and throws a big left but Baddabing blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddabing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baddabing throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick from Takada.
Takada throws a head kick that misses.
Takada is looking to land body kicks.
Baddabing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takada did well to prevent Baddabing getting side control.
Baddabing stalling.
Baddabing is just content to waste time from the top position. Takada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Takada keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Baddabing.
Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baddabing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takada misses with a head kick.
Takada misses with a head kick.
Baddabing misses with a hook.
Takada takes a swing at Baddabing's ribcage but misses.
Baddabing lands a right hook to the body.
Baddabing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddabing misses the jab.
Baddabing shoots in for a double leg but Takada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baddabing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takada's head.
Takada swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing clobbers Takada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baddabing walks into a stiff left hand from Takada.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
A head kick misses from Takada.
Baddabing shoots in but no luck this time.
Baddabing is looking to clinch but Takada is avoiding it.
Baddabing just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baddabing scores with a nice right hand.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick and Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Baddabing feints and as Takada raises his hands in defense, Baddabing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Baddabing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
Baddabing tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard.
Baddabing seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baddabing trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing had his way with Akio Takada in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baddabing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baddabing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baddabing.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick and Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Baddabing avoids the head kick by Takada.
Baddabing looks for a takedown but Takada sprawls well.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
Baddabing doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Takada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada misses with a body kick.
Baddabing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takada defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baddabing avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Takada.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takada misses with a head kick.
Baddabing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Takada misses with a kick to the body.
Baddabing misses the jab.
Baddabing misses with a body punch
and Baddabing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Takada.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Baddabing.
Baddabing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manny Baddabing is winning the standup battle so far.
Baddabing cracks Takada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baddabing tries to clinch up.
Akio Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baddabing throws a shot from downtown. Takada moves away and avoids it.
Takada staying out of range there.
Takada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing shoots and misses
and Takada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddabing manages to avoid it.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt
and Takada counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baddabing's knee momentarily.
Takada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takada loads up on a big right hand but Baddabing slips the punch.
Takada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baddabing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baddabing.
Takada misses with a head kick.
Takada thumps Baddabing with a low kick.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
Takada lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baddabing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
Baddabing looks for a takedown but Takada sprawls well.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick and Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Baddabing has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takada wants to break free but Baddabing has control.
Takada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takada is trying to break the clinch but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Takada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baddabing has Takada pressed against the cage, preventing Takada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takada wants to get back to striking at distance but Baddabing won't allow it.
Manny Baddabing has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baddabing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takada tries to break free but Baddabing pushes him back against the cage.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Takada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baddabing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takada working aggressively here.
Baddabing digs a right hand into Takada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takada's gas tank.
Takada can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takada.
Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takada throws a punch but it's blocked by Baddabing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Takada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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