Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 6
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Kjaer lands a big head kick that sends Takasugi tumbling to the mat! Kjaer takes a step backwards and waves Takasugi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Horrible takedown attempt by Takasugi or perhaps it was just good defense by Kjaer, which made it look bad. #CL#
Takasugi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kjaer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #KD2#
Kjaer drops Takasugi with a big knee straight up the middle! Takasugi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Takasugi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Keisuke Takasugi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Takasugi gets a clinch.
Oh Takasugi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but Takasugi blocks with his arms.
Takasugi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kjaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kjaer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kjaer tries to work over Takasugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kjaer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kjaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kjaer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Takasugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takasugi blocks an uppercut.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takasugi tries for a takedown but Kjaer manages to get underhooks.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer working aggressively here.
Kjaer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takasugi is defending well for now.
Takasugi prevents a body shot from Kjaer.
Kjaer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takasugi's face.
Takasugi takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Kjaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Takasugi.
Kjaer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kjaer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kjaer misses with a body punch.
Kjaer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Takasugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takasugi scores with the left hand. Kjaer knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Edwin Kjaer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takasugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kjaer circles away quickly and effectively.
Takasugi misses with a few strikes there.
Takasugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edwin Kjaer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kjaer avoids the head kick by Takasugi. #TD#
Takasugi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takasugi wants to stand but Kjaer has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Kjaer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SU#
Takasugi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kjaer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Kjaer lands a big uppercut and Takasugi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Takasugi looks OK. Kjaer waves Takasugi back to his feet!
Kjaer drops Takasugi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takasugi! Kjaer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Kjaer!
Keisuke Takasugi was interviewed post fight and said 'bukkake kikoman!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takasugi is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Takasugi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takasugi throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely. #TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takasugi sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takasugi is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Takasugi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takasugi.
Takasugi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Thomas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Takasugi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thomas is looking to defend but Takasugi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thomas! Takasugi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thomas taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keisuke Takasugi!
As Keisuke Takasugi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suzuki yahama jiu-jitsu kikoman sushi, toyota samsung sony bukkake! Sushami, hiroshima nagasaki!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016

#R1#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takasugi defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Takasugi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Takasugi gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Takasugi is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Takasugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Takasugi counters with a big uppercut that knocks Thomas off his feet! Takasugi dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Takasugi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Takasugi with a dominant takedown and that's winded Thomas.
Thomas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Takasugi dives into side control. #REVR#
My spies in Red House inform me that Takasugi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thomas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takasugi controlling from mount.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Takasugi landing punches. #T1#
Takasugi controlling the pace for now.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takasugi on the ground.
Takasugi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Takasugi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takasugi controlling from mount.
Takasugi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takasugi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Thomas turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Takasugi off and cradles Thomas's limp body as Takasugi celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Keisuke Takasugi!
As Keisuke Takasugi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suzuki yahama jiu-jitsu kikoman sushi, toyota samsung sony bukkake! Sushami, hiroshima nagasaki!'.

Event: MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Takasugi scores with a four punch combination!
Yauch throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Takasugi counters with a takedown into side control.
Yauch seems a little lost for a moment, as Takasugi dominates the positioning.
Sloppy strikes there by Takasugi.
Takasugi lands an elbow.
Takasugi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yauch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU#
Takasugi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yauch to his feet.
Yauch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Takasugi slips a straight right by Yauch.
A big left from Takasugi misses.
A little jabbing left from Yauch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yauch throws a hook but Takasugi avoids it easily.#CL#
Takasugi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yauch, pushing him back against the cage.
Yauch throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Takasugi working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Yauch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takasugi has Yauch up against the cage in a clinch.
Takasugi tries to throw a body punch but Yauch avoids it by throwing Takasugi back against the cage.
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yauch lands a body shot. #BC2#
Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yauch, as that shot connected. #TD#
Takasugi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takasugi throwing shots but Yauch is blocking nicely.
Well, if Takasugi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Yauch tries to get to full guard but Takasugi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yauch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Takasugi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yauch trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Yauch is not content to let Takasugi control the position.
Yauch tries to roll over but Takasugi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takasugi tries to stand and escape but Yauch is controlling the position.
Takasugi wants to stand up but Yauch manages to regain full guard. #ES2#
Yauch pushes Takasugi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Yauch tries to bum rush Takasugi with a series of wild strikes but Takasugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yauch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takasugi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yauch.
Takasugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Yauch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Yauch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takasugi wants to clinch.#TD#
Takasugi dives in and scores a takedown into Yauch's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yauch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takasugi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yauch's guard.
Yauch is pulling down on Takasugi's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keisuke Takasugi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takasugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yauch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takasugi counters with a leg kick.
Yauch throws a hook to the side of Takasugi's head but Takasugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takasugi staying out of range there.
Yauch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takasugi tries to bum rush Yauch with a series of wild strikes but Yauch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takasugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adam Yauch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yauch misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch dips to his left and cracks Takasugi with an uppercut!
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Takasugi is just out of range.
Takasugi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yauch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yauch misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Takasugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yauch tries to avoid it but Takasugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yauch to the ground. Yauch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yauch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yauch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Takasugi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yauch won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Yauch throws Takasugi to one side and escapes!
Takasugi lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Takasugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Takasugi clinches.
Takasugi can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Yauch lands the left hand.#T2#
Takasugi doesn't manage to clinch there - Yauch circles away.
Takasugi misses with a combination
and Yauch counters with a solid body kick.
Takasugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yauch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yauch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takasugi in his tracks.
Takasugi misses with a looping right.
Takasugi misses with a takedown attempt
and Yauch counters with a good low kick that Takasugi was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keisuke Takasugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Takasugi.
Yauch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Takasugi throws a right and a left that Yauch avoids nicely.
Takasugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yauch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takasugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yauch. Takasugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takasugi throws a right hand that Yauch ducks under and follows up with a left that Yauch also avoids with ease.
Yauch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takasugi throws a right hand that Yauch ducks under and follows up with a left that Yauch also avoids with ease.
Takasugi blocks a head kick by Yauch. #TD#
Takasugi gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takasugi prevents Yauch from standing back up.
Takasugi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Yauch is defending against the submission attempts here by Takasugi.
Yauch is staying active underneath Takasugi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yauch has his hands clasped together around Takasugi's back. He's all about the action.
Takasugi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takasugi throwing shots but Yauch is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Yauch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Takasugi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Takasugi.
Takasugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yauch swings for the body but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi throws a big counter combination but Yauch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takasugi wants to clinch up but Yauch keeps it at a distance.
Yauch keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yauch! But no joy.
Takasugi wants to clinch up but Yauch keeps it at a distance.
Yauch lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yauch throws a counter combo.
Takasugi shoots and misses
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Yauch scores with a nice right hand.
Takasugi looks to clinch
and Yauch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Takasugi is rocked!
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Takasugi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Takasugi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takasugi tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range.
Takasugi seems to have got his legs back now.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Takasugi.
Yauch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takasugi.
Takasugi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yauch counters with a nice uppercut.
Takasugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yauch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yauch cracks Takasugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yauch pounces like a tiger and cracks Takasugi with a vicious hook! Takasugi is down but not out! Yauch follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Yauch!
Adam Yauch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFN 333: Drago vs. Karhu II
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Bengazzoni. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Takasugi gets a clinch.
Bengazzoni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Takasugi.
Bengazzoni tries to work over Takasugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Bengazzoni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards. #TD2#
Takasugi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bengazzoni uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Takasugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bengazzoni postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bengazzoni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Takasugi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengazzoni is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Takasugi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bengazzoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Takasugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bengazzoni throws a big right hand that misses.
Bengazzoni is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at aLion's MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Takasugi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bengazzoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Takasugi is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takasugi seems keen to control Bengazzoni's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bengazzoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takasugi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takasugi ducks under a wild hook from Bengazzoni.#CL2#
Takasugi forces Bengazzoni back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bengazzoni gets a clinch. #T2#
Takasugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Takasugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takasugi blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Takasugi manages to pull guard.
Takasugi is pulling down on Bengazzoni's head to control his posture. #T3#
Bengazzoni preventing the sweep.
Takasugi wants to hit a switch here but Bengazzoni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takasugi there!
Takasugi is working to get back to half guard.
Bengazzoni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bengazzoni looking to control but Takasugi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bengazzoni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Takasugi is desperately trying to improve his position but Bengazzoni has a good base and remains in mount.
Bengazzoni looking to finish Takasugi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takasugi!
Takasugi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takasugi working to try and regain half guard.
Takasugi tries to lock up and control but Bengazzoni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bengazzoni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Takasugi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Takasugi shoots in for a takedown but Bengazzoni shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Bengazzoni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Bengazzoni moves into the clinch.
Takasugi looking for a takedown.
Takasugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bengazzoni smiles and moves away.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Bengazzoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takasugi looks for a takedown but Bengazzoni sprawls well.
Bengazzoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takasugi.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazzoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takasugi.
Bengazzoni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takasugi's hands.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Takasugi clinches up with Bengazzoni and pushes him back against the cage.
Bengazzoni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takasugis head.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Bengazzoni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takasugi prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
Takasugi blocking some punches.
Bengazzoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takasugi can do to turn this around?
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takasugi tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengazzoni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni digs a right hand underneath Takasugi's ribcage. Takasugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Takasugi pulls guard successfully.
Takasugi 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.
Bengazzoni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Takasugi working for a triangle but Bengazzoni defends it easily. #SUB2#
Takasugi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bengazzoni passes into side control. #T2#
Takasugi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Takasugi is trying to control but can't.
Takasugi is holding on to half guard well.
Takasugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bengazzoni is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bengazzoni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takasugi wants to control but Bengazzoni is keeping busy.
Bengazzoni works his way into full mount!
Takasugi is looking to improve his position but Bengazzoni isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takasugi keeps trying to improve his position.
Takasugi tries to lock up and control but Bengazzoni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bengazzoni controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takasugi tries to reverse the position but Bengazzoni maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that second round.
That's time! Bengazzoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bengazzoni tests Takasugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takasugi walks into a left hand.
Bengazzoni stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni misses with a wild body shot.
Takasugi has his takedown stuffed
and Bengazzoni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengazzoni lands the left hand.#CL#
Bengazzoni takes the fight into the clinch.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengazzoni scores with a shot to the side of Takasugi's head.
Bengazzoni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Takasugi prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni lands with a light punch inside.
Takasugi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengazzoni has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bengazzoni scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bengazzoni breaks from the clinch.
Takasugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bengazzoni is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takasugi.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Bengazzoni lands a jab.#T2##CL#
Bengazzoni has Takasugi up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Bengazzoni on the inside.
Bengazzoni lands a hook that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengazzoni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bengazzoni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Takasugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bengazzoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takasugi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bengazzoni pinned against the cage. Bengazzoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Bengazzoni closes the distance and pushes Takasugi back into the cage.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Takasugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takasugi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Takasugi.
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengazzoni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land. #T4#
Bengazzoni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takasugi.
Bengazzoni digs a right hand underneath Takasugi's ribcage. Takasugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
Bengazzoni misses with the head strike.
Takasugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takasugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keisuke Takasugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takasugi tries to work over Bengazzoni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Bengazzoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bengazzoni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Bengazzoni!
A very excited looking Benjamin Bengazzoni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFN 328: LA Confidential
Date: Jul 03, 2016

#R1#
Takasugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Takasugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James misses with a body shot.
Takasugi has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Takasugi backing up. Takasugi nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
James misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Takasugi closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Takasugi blocks with his arms.
Takasugi avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Our sources have told us that James has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Takasugi is blocking nicely.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takasugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James stops a takedown attempt from Takasugi.
St Pre James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Takasugi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takasugi.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from James.
James misses with a knee strike.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James working aggressively here.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Takasugi blocks with his arms.
Takasugi blocks an uppercut.
Takasugi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takasugi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Takasugi.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takasugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Takasugi.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Takasugi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takasugi manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takasugi misses with the ground and pound.
James stops Takasugi from passing to mount.
Takasugi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Takasugi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, James has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takasugi but great work by James.#SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takasugi trying to control but James flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Takasugi manages to reverse the position and now he's in James's guard. Nice work there by Takasugi. #SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
James working a defensive guard here.
James keeping moving, preventing Takasugi from controlling successfully.
Takasugi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takasugi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takasugi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Takasugi drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Pre James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
James scores with a jab to the body.
Takasugi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takasugi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takasugi can do to turn this around?
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takasugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takasugi. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Takasugi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Pre James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takasugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Keisuke Takasugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Takasugi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James parries the strikes from Takasugi easily there. Takasugi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape. #SUB2#
Takasugi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Takasugi. #SUB2#
Takasugi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Takasugi working the ground and pound.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Takasugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takasugi is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takasugi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takasugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura here.
Takasugi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3##SUB#
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takasugi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Takasugi trying to control here.
Takasugi tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.#SUB#
James is looking for a kimura here.
James is thwarting Takasugi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
James is thwarting Takasugi's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takasugi wants to get back to full guard but James has mounted him!#SUB#
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takasugi is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
Takasugi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takasugi is bucking up trying to escape but James cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takasugi holds of for dear life.#SUB#
Takasugi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Pre James dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from James.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James blocks a jab.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takasugi.
James is looking to land body kicks.
James sets himself, and Takasugi steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takasugi has his takedown stuffed
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takasugi closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James throws a low kick, looking for Takasugi's leg but Takasugi calmly moves out of range.
Takasugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for James. #CL#
James clinches.
Takasugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with the head strike.
Takasugi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
James misses with an elbow strike.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Takasugi. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Takasugi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
James gets tackled into the cage by Takasugi. Takasugi maintains the clinch.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Takasugi blocks with his arms.
Takasugi is looking to take this one to the mat.
St Pre James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
James lands with a left to the head.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takasugi tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Nice elbow from James.
St Pre James has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
James looking to throw knees to the head but Takasugi is blocking nicely. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takasugi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Takasugi ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Takasugi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takasugi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takasugi stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Takasugi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takasugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pre James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takasugi throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takasugi's guard. Nice move by James!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Takasugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Takasugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takasugi working a defensive guard here.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takasugi controlling the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Takasugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Takasugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Takasugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
St Pre James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Pre James!

Event: MFN 317
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Takasugi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takasugi misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Wayne.
Wayne lunges at Takasugi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takasugi's hand.
Takasugi throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takasugi throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
Takasugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takasugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takasugi tries to bum rush Wayne with a series of wild strikes but Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takasugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takasugi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Wayne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Wayne lands a big head kick that sends Takasugi tumbling to the mat! Wayne takes a step backwards and waves Takasugi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Takasugi is rocked!#TD#
Wayne gets caught flat footed, as Takasugi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oh Takasugi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takasugi is one step ahead there. #T1#
Takasugi is fighting to break Wayne's control of his arms but Wayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Takasugi controlling him for the moment.
Takasugi seems to have got his legs back now.
Takasugi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takasugi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Takasugi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takasugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takasugi throwing strikes but missing.
Wayne is adopting a defensive guard.
Takasugi throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wayne 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wayne.
Wayne cracks Takasugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Takasugi misses.
Takasugi tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Takasugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takasugi shoots in and drives through. Wayne sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takasugi misses with a body punch
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Takasugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to avoid it but Takasugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wayne to the ground. Wayne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keisuke Takasugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takasugi shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takasugi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne, which made it look bad.
Takasugi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice leg kick.
Takasugi is breathing heavily.
Takasugi tries to bum rush Wayne with a series of wild strikes but Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick there by Wayne.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Wayne cracks Takasugi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takasugi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wayne finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takasugi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wayne.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Takasugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takasugi tries to avoid it.
Takasugi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takasugi somewhat.#T4#
Wayne feints a jab and as Takasugi dips his head, Wayne unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Takasugi right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Takasugi falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Wayne smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Wayne!
A victorious Bruce Wayne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFN 312: Escape the Fire
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Mannelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mannelly throws a looping overhand right but Takasugi ducks down to avoid it.
Mannelly throws a leg kick but Takasugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Takasugi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takasugi.
Mannelly is stalling here.
Takasugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mannelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly scores with a shot to the side of Takasugi's head.
Mannelly tries a body shot but Takasugi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Takasugi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mannelly lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mannelly. #T1#
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannelly lands a body punch.
Takasugi goes for a takedown attempt but Mannelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takasugi shoots in but Mannelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Takasugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mannelly.
Takasugi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mannelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takasugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannelly.
Takasugi misses with a takedown attempt - Mannelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannelly throws a leg kick but Takasugi checks it.
Mannelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takasugi's calf.#T2#
Takasugi avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Decent striking displayed by Mannelly there.
Jab, jab by Mannelly - just one landing.
Mannelly punishes Takasugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mannelly misses with a looping left.
Mannelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takasugi.
Mannelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Mannelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Takasugi feints the counter takedown.
Mannelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Takasugi counter with a right hand.
Mannelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Mannelly is predictable there #TD2#
and Takasugi counters with a shoot takedown. Mannelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Mannelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takasugi's guard. #REVR#
Mannelly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bruize Brothaz that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Takasugi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mannelly controls the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Takasugi has an active guard here but Mannelly has managed to pass into half guard.
Takasugi wants to control but Mannelly is keeping busy.
Mannelly trying to control the pace.
Mannelly wants to pass the guard but Takasugi is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takasugi wants to control the action here but instead Mannelly manages to pass to full mount!
Takasugi holds on to Mannelly around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mannelly controlling from mount.
Takasugi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mannelly avoids the attempt from Takasugi to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mannelly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takasugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannelly. Mannelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Takasugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mannelly.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Mannelly with a nice cross.
Mannelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mannelly swings for the body but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi dives in and grabs Mannelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mannelly pushes down on Takasugi's head and hops out.
Patrick Mannelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Mannelly scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannelly.
Takasugi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mannelly.
Takasugi feints the counter takedown.
Mannelly connects with a body shot.#T1#
Mannelly tries to clinch but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mannelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takasugi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takasugi blocks a jab.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Mannelly lands.
Mannelly lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Takasugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mannelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takasugi can do to turn this around?
Takasugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mannelly closes the distance and clinches.
Mannelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Takasugi controls his hands.
Mannelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mannelly working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannelly can't find room to land a body shot as Takasugi controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mannelly.
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Takasugi controls his hands.
Mannelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Takasugi backwards.
Mannelly lands an uppercut.
Mannelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takasugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Mannelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mannelly.#T3##TD2#
Takasugi jumps guard and drags Mannelly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mannelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Takasugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mannelly defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannelly wants to get up but he can't break Takasugi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takasugi wants to hit a switch here but Mannelly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takasugi there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takasugi tries to hold on but Mannelly pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mannelly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Takasugi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mannelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mannelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takasugi looks to land a left hand but Mannelly moved out of range nicely.
Mannelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takasugi is defended easily by Mannelly.
Mannelly lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannelly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mannelly.
Mannelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takasugi.
Patrick Mannelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mannelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mannelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takasugi.
Mannelly stuns Takasugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Takasugi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannelly defends it well.
Takasugi with a poor takedown
and Mannelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mannelly is looking for a counter combo.
Mannelly lands with a right hand. #T2#
Mannelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takasugi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mannelly defends it well.
A jab from Mannelly misses.
Mannelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takasugi at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Mannelly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Mannelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mannelly throws a body punch but Takasugi moves out of range. #TD2#
Takasugi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mannelly keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Takasugi is looking for submissions but instead, Mannelly has regained full guard.
Mannelly pulls Takasugi in close to prevent any damage.
Patrick Mannelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takasugi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takasugi wants to control from the top but Mannelly keeps moving.
Mannelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mannelly working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mannelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takasugi moves away from the strike by Mannelly.
Mannelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takasugi under the eye.#TD2#
Takasugi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mannelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mannelly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mannelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mannelly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mannelly!
Our winner, Patrick Mannelly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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