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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otis Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirohidi Takanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otis Amber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hirohidi Takanaka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Amber wants to control but Takanaka postures up.
Amber is not content to let Takanaka control the position.
Amber tries to buck Takanaka off but Takanaka is having none of it.
Takanaka working the ground and pound.
Takanaka trying to control the position but Amber is working away.
Amber throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Amber is not content to let Takanaka control the position.
Amber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber struggling a bit here.
Amber is looking for a sweep.
Takanaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Amber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Amber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takanaka counters with a head kick. That will keep Amber thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Amber with a poor takedown
and Takanaka counters with a body kick that stops Amber in his tracks momentarily.
Amber is breathing heavily.
Takanaka scores with a head kick.
Amber tries for a takedown but Takanaka circles away easily
and Takanaka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Amber is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Amber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amber misses with a takedown attempt
and Takanaka counters with a one-two to the body.
Takanaka forces Amber back against the cage and clinches.
Amber goes for a takedown attempt but Takanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanaka is looking to clinch.
Amber fails with the takedown
and Takanaka counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Amber is trying to get back to half guard.
Amber is not content to let Takanaka control the position.
Amber is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amber avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takanaka.
Amber is trying to get back to half guard.
Takanaka trying to control the position but Amber is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takanaka just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Amber shoots and misses
and Takanaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Takanaka trying to control but Amber is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takanaka advances to half guard.
Takanaka prevents Amber from improving his position.
Amber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takanaka on the ground.
Amber is trying to maintain the position but Takanaka is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amber trying to control here.
Amber is not content to let Takanaka control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanaka wants to free his trapped foot but Amber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amber tries to get to full guard but Takanaka has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takanaka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takanaka decides to stand and escape the position.
Takanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amber, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Takanaka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takanaka manages to break the clinch.
Amber tries for a takedown but Takanaka circles away easily
and Takanaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amber's knee momentarily.
Amber has his takedown stuffed
and Takanaka counters with a left and a right that stings Amber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hirohidi Takanaka 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.
Takanaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Otis Amber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amber with a poor takedown
and Takanaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takanaka.
Amber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takanaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Amber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takanaka is keeping the position for now.
Takanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takanaka's head.
Amber won't allow Takanaka to sweep him here.
Amber trying to move into half guard but instead Takanaka has managed to sweep!
Amber doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Amber is trying to control the position but Takanaka postures up.
Takanaka is breathing heavily.
Takanaka trying to control but Amber is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amber tries to strike from the bottom.
Amber keeping moving, preventing Takanaka from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takanaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Amber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takanaka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amber's guard.
Amber trying to keep a closed guard but Takanaka is proving a slippery customer.
Takanaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takanaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Takanaka working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amber thows a big elbow that misses.
Amber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takanaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amber wants to control from the top but Takanaka keeps moving.
Amber stopping the sweep attempt from Takanaka.
Amber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amber has his takedown stuffed
and Takanaka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Amber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Takanaka is tying to control. Amber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amber wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanaka trying to control from half guard but Amber is working away.
Amber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takanaka.
Amber tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Amber trying to control from the bottom.
Amber connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amber has his takedown stuffed
and Takanaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takanaka.
Takanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amber is controlling Takanaka's posture.
Takanaka trying to control but Amber is working from the bottom.
Amber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amber tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amber kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takanaka drops back looking for a leg! Amber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amber manages to kick Takanaka off! Takanaka jumps back into Amber's guard.
Amber will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Amber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amber shoots in and drives through. Takanaka sprawls well.
Amber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takanaka darts in and clinches Amber up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Takanaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takanaka taking a breather.
Takanaka lands a takedown into guard.
Takanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takanaka advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hirohidi Takanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takanaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Takanaka seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Amber is holding on tight.
Takanaka takes Amber's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Good control from Takanaka.
Amber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Takanaka thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I really don't envy Amber right now.
Takanaka trying to control momentarily.
Amber is trapped and Takanaka is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Takanaka controlling well, preventing Amber from escaping the position.
Takanaka is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Amber tries to escape but Takanaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber staying busy and making it hard for Takanaka to control.
Amber grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Amber tries to roll but Takanaka sticks to his back.
Takanaka not allowing Amber to control his hands.
Takanaka keeps control of the position easily here as Amber tries to buck him off.
Takanaka struggling to keep hold of the position.
Amber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takanaka's guard. Nice work there by Amber.
Amber trying to control the position from guard on top but Takanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amber misses with a takedown
and Takanaka counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two 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.
Takanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amber's guard.
Amber 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.
Amber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amber is really struggling to control Takanaka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amber throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amber is on top in guard.
Amber trying to control but Takanaka is working from the bottom.
Amber throwing strikes from guard but Takanaka blocks nicely.
Takanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanaka is looking for a triangle but Amber pushes his legs off easily.
Amber trying to control the position from guard on top but Takanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amber won't allow Takanaka to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takanaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Amber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Amber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amber sprawls well initially but Takanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amber trying to control but Takanaka postures up.
Amber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanaka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Amber is desperately trying to improve his position but Takanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Takanaka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Takanaka content just to control the position here.
Takanaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amber is looking to escape.
Otis Amber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amber is working to get back to half guard.
Takanaka blocks Amber's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirohidi Takanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takanaka 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hirohidi Takanaka!
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