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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Messner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamatsu comes into the arena with Dogs of War blaring out of the sound system. Matsui Takamatsu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matsui Takamatsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Messner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Messner closes the distance and clinches.
Messner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messner blocks a jab.
No joy there for Messner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takamatsu avoids the body shot from Messner.
Messner feints a jab promting Takamatsu to slip. Messner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takamatsu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Messner swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Takamatsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takamatsu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot.
Takamatsu dodges the punch combination from Messner.
Messner looks to land a combination but Takamatsu avoids it well.
Takamatsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Takamatsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takamatsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Messner.
A combination from Messner does no damage.
Messner misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messner misses with the combination.
Takamatsu looks to land a right hand but Messner moved out of range.
Messner lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Messner.
Messner clinches.
Takamatsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Messner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Messner tries to break the clinch but Takamatsu is controlling the position.
Takamatsu has been working on his balance at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Messner.
Messner blocks an uppercut.
Takamatsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Messner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takamatsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsui Takamatsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takamatsu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Messner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takamatsu wants to control from the top but Messner keeps moving.
Messner is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Messner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Takamatsu closes the distance and clinches up with Messner, looking for a takedown. Takamatsu pushes Messner against the cage but Messner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Messner misses with a two punch combination.
Messner tries to clinch but Takamatsu is having none of it.
Messner misses with the combination.
Takamatsu swings for the body but Messner moves out of range.
Messner thuds his right hand into Takamatsu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Messner throws a series of punches but Takamatsu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu throws a shot from downtown. Messner moves away and avoids it.
Messner lands a nice shot to the body.
Takamatsu misses with a hook to the body
and Messner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takamatsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takamatsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takamatsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Messner defends well and Takamatsu ends up having to push Messner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takamatsu misses with an elbow over the top.
Messner is trying to break the clinch but Takamatsu has him pressed against the cage.
Takamatsu goes for a takedown attempt but Messner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Messner throws a right and a left that Takamatsu avoids nicely.
Messner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamatsu circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Messner.
Mike Messner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsui Takamatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messner looks winded!
Takamatsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Messner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takamatsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Messner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takamatsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messner pinned against the cage. Messner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Messner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Messner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takamatsu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Messner moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamatsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Messner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Messner is trying to break free.
Messner has had enough of the clinch but Takamatsu keeps him there for the moment.
Messner working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamatsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Messner wants to break free but Takamatsu has control.
A frustrated look appears on Messner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Messner is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Messner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Messner looks to land a combination but Takamatsu avoids it well.
Takamatsu throws a hook but Messner blocks it.
Takamatsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messner.
Messner connects with a jab.
Messner throws a right hand that Takamatsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamatsu also avoids with ease.
Messner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Messner duly obliges.
Takamatsu lands with a hook. Messner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Messner staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Messner. Those never looked like landing.
Takamatsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messner.
Takamatsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messner.
Messner misses with a few strikes there.
Matsui Takamatsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takamatsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messner.
Takamatsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takamatsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messner circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamatsu misses the shot to the body.
Takamatsu shoots in but Messner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Messner misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takamatsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Messner misses with a body shot.
Messner is breathing heavily.
Messner scores with a hook to the body. Takamatsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mike Messner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messner connects with a body shot.
Takamatsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Messner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takamatsu throws a series of punches but Messner moves out of range.
Takamatsu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Messner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Messner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamatsu.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu dives in and grabs Messner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messner pushes down on Takamatsu's head and hops out.
Messner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takamatsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Messner cracks Takamatsu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takamatsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messner moves away.
Messner tries to close the distance and clinch but Takamatsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Messner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takamatsu eats them both and turns towards Messner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Messner throws a right and a left that Takamatsu avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takamatsu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsui Takamatsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takamatsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Messner sprawls well. Messner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takamatsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Messner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Messner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takamatsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messner throws a nice looking combination but Takamatsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamatsu looking to score a takedown here. Messner is defending well but Takamatsu drives through and ends up in Messner's guard.
Messner keeping full guard, as Takamatsu tries to pass.
Takamatsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Messner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takamatsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner keeping full guard, as Takamatsu tries to pass.
Messner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Messner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takamatsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Messner.
Messner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takamatsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamatsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Messner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamatsu misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takamatsu.
Messner ducks under a wild hook from Takamatsu.
A right-left combo lands from Messner.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Messner is just out of range.
Takamatsu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takamatsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Messner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamatsu looking to pass the guard.
Takamatsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamatsu is staying tight to Messner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takamatsu working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Messner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Messner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takamatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamatsu throws a body punch but Messner moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Messner.
Messner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takamatsu.
Messner thuds a left hand into Takamatsu's body.
Messner fails to land with a series of punches.
Messner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamatsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamatsu throws an overhand right that lands on Messner's shoulder, as Messner tries to avoid the shot.
Messner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takamatsu, pushing him back against the cage.
Takamatsu wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takamatsu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messner's brow.
Messner is trying to push Takamatsu away but Takamatsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Messner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messner is looking to break free of the clinch but Takamatsu has double underhooks.
Messner wants to get back to striking at distance but Takamatsu won't allow it.
Messner can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messner is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsui Takamatsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messner lands a left hand.
Messner can't break the clinch.
Messner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takamatsu throws a body punch but Messner moves out of range.
Takamatsu swings for the body but Messner moves out of range.
Messner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu misses with a wild body shot.
Takamatsu throws the left hand but Messner avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Messner.
Messner slips under a jab from Takamatsu.
Messner misses with a wild combination.
Takamatsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Messner throws a series of punches but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Takamatsu throws a lazy right hand but Messner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Takamatsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messner throws a series of punches but Takamatsu moves out of range.
A big left from Takamatsu misses.
Messner is looking to clinch but Takamatsu is avoiding it.
Takamatsu dodges the punch combination from Messner.
Takamatsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Messner is just out of range.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu misses the shot to the body.
Takamatsu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamatsu is pressing down on Messner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Messner is holding on for now.
Messner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Takamatsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Messner sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Messner managing to control the position.
Takamatsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamatsu is looking to pass Messner's guard but actually Messner recovers to full guard.
Messner 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Messner wants to sweep here but Takamatsu controlling him for the moment.
Takamatsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messner is keeping the position for now.
Messner keeping moving, preventing Takamatsu from controlling successfully.
Takamatsu 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matsui Takamatsu just wasn't active enough.
Takamatsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matsui Takamatsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messner wants to sweep here but Takamatsu controlling him for the moment.
Takamatsu stands up over Messner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matsui Takamatsu.
I think Messner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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