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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 11
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but NoMono pushes him off.
NoMono throws a jab when Takeyama was well out of range.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but NoMono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - NoMono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeyama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by NoMono.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Takeyama has been cut.
Takeyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NoMono.
NoMono tests Takeyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but NoMono pushes him off.
Takeyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
NoMono looks to land a right hand but Takeyama moved out of range.
NoMono swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoMono throws an overhand right that lands on Takeyama's shoulder, as Takeyama tries to avoid the shot.
As NoMono backs off Takeyama throws a huge counter combo but NoMono manages to avoid it all.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono is having none of it.
Yoshihiro Takeyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoMono tries to bum rush Takeyama with a series of wild strikes but Takeyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono is having none of it.
Takeyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono moves out of range. #T1#
Takeyama tries to clinch up but NoMono circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but NoMono pushes him off.
NoMono swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeyama.
NoMono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from NoMono does no damage. #KD#
NoMono lands a left and a right that send Takeyama crashing to the mat, dazed. NoMono thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Takeyama is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NoMono misses with a two punch combination.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NoMono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NoMono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeyama.
Takeyama wants to clinch up but NoMono keeps it at a distance.
It looked like NoMono wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
NoMono circles away from the clinch attempt.
NoMono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeyama darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and NoMono counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takeyama! NoMono lets Takeyama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
The cut above Yoshihiro Takeyama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takeyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
NoMono misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
NoMono waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeyama.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but NoMono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeyama tries to clinch but NoMono moves out of range.
NoMono is looking to counter punch.
NoMono is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
NoMono throws an overhand right that lands on Takeyama's shoulder, as Takeyama tries to avoid the shot.
Takeyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NoMono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeyama tries to clinch up but NoMono circles away and keeps his distance.
Takeyama is looking to clinch but NoMono is avoiding it.
NoMono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takeyama tries to clinch
and NoMono counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NoMono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NoMono appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takeyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and NoMono counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yumi NoMono!
A very excited looking Yumi NoMono 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.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 8
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Takeyama moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
And Watanabe tries to counter it with a takedown but Takeyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watanabe scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Takeyama has been cut.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Watanabe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Watanabe lands with a right hand.
Watanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeyama.
Takeyama darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Watanabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeyama's guard.
Watanabe controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watanabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeyama is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Watanabe 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.
Watanabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeyama's head.
Watanabe is in close to Takeyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watanabe controlling from the top position.
Watanabe is working Takeyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watanabe prevents Takeyama from getting back to his feet.
Watanabe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watanabe stops Takeyama from standing up. #T2#
Watanabe scoring with some ground and pound.
Watanabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watanabe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Watanabe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takeyama is letting Watanabe control him for a moment.
Takeyama is pushing Watanabe's head away, looking to escape. Watanabe manages to hold on to the position though.
Watanabe happy to just control the position for now.
Takeyama tries to escape but Watanabe is in control.
Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watanabe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet but Watanabe drags him back down.#T3#
Watanabe taking a breather here.
Watanabe tries to advance to mount but Takeyama denies him.
Takeyama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Watanabe controlling the position.
Watanabe landing a few strikes. #CUT2#
Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeyama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Takeyama being controlled for a moment.
Takeyama wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Watanabe taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watanabe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadashi Watanabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Takeyama wants to clinch but Watanabe slips to the side#TD2#
and Watanabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeyama's guard.
Watanabe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watanabe advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Watanabe prevents Takeyama from standing back up.
Watanabe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Watanabe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Watanabe controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Watanabe has control of Takeyama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Takeyama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Watanabe landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Takeyama wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Watanabe looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Watanabe.
Watanabe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takeyama is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Watanabe controlling his opponent.
Takeyama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Watanabe is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tadashi Watanabe!
Tadashi Watanabe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Katov blocks a head kick by Takeyama.
Katov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Katov closes the distance and pushes Takeyama back into the cage.
Takeyama missing with knees to the body.
Takeyama blocks an uppercut.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Takeyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Takeyama has been cut.
Katov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Katov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katov lands a right hand.
A short right from Katov on the inside.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeyama.
Katov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeyama is trying to stall.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to control Katov's arms but Katov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeyama has his back to the cage.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Takeyama fails to land.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov misses with some punches.
Takeyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeyama looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeyama looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Takeyama looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshihiro Takeyama.
Katov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Takeyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Takeyama tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Katov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Katov is breathing heavily.
Takeyama is looking to escape.#ES2#
Takeyama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Katov clinches.
Katov misses with the head strike.
Katov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Takeyama tries a knee to the head but Katov blocks it.
Takeyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Katov gets an underhook and turns Takeyama into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Takeyama is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Katov has denied him.
Takeyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katov throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeyama.
Takeyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Katov avoids the damage to the body.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeyama misses with a punch to the body.
Takeyama tries to throw a body punch but Katov avoids it by throwing Takeyama back against the cage.
Katov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeyama backwards.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Katov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katov.
Katov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Takeyama blocks an uppercut.
Takeyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Takeyama stalling in the clinch but Katov improves position.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
Katov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katov prevents a body shot from Takeyama.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takeyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katov's brow.
Takeyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katov avoids it.
Takeyama trying to land knees to the body.
Katov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Katov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Katov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeyama's guard.
Takeyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeyama is looking to stand back up but Katov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Takeyama.
Takeyama tries to kick Katov off but Katov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Katov trying to control from half guard but Takeyama is working away.
Takeyama is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Katov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeyama wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Katov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeyama.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeyama.
Takeyama looking to stall.
Takeyama taking a breather.
Katov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeyama can do to turn this around?
Takeyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Takeyama missing with knees to the body.
Takeyama misses with some punches.
#T2#
Katov working aggressively here.
Takeyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Katov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takeyama is trying to stall.
Takeyama throws a head punch that misses.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katov is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Katov pushes Takeyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Katov gets an underhook and turns Takeyama into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshihiro Takeyama.
Takeyama looks to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takeyama! #ES2#
Takeyama sneaks out the side door and pushes Katov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Takeyama is looking to clinch but Katov is avoiding it.
Takeyama darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Katov counters with a shoot takedown. Takeyama fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##ES2#
Takeyama kicks Katov off and gets to his feet.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katov attempts a counter takedown but Takeyama avoids it well and moves away.
Yoshihiro Takeyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeyama sprawls and moves away.
Takeyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felix Katov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeyama is looking to clinch but Katov is avoiding it.
Takeyama wants to clinch up but Katov keeps it at a distance.
Takeyama wants to clinch.
Katov keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Takeyama is looking to clinch but Katov is avoiding it.
Takeyama is looking to clinch.
Katov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Katov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov is having none of it.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov moves out of range.
Takeyama tries to clinch but Katov moves out of range.
Takeyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Katov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katov swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeyama.
Takeyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeyama is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Katov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Takeyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takeyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeyama looks to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a shoot takedown. Takeyama fights it but they end up in guard.
Takeyama is looking to stand up but Katov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Takeyama manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
Takeyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katov working aggressively here.
Takeyama is looking to control Katov's arms but Katov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeyama has his back to the cage.
Takeyama misses with a knee to the head.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeyama stalling in the clinch but Katov improves position.
Takeyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katov's elbow.
Felix Katov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katov is defending well for now.
Katov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katov has a couple of punches blocked by Takeyama.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takeyama trying to land knees to the body.
Takeyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katov blocks an uppercut.
Takeyama looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshihiro Takeyama.
Katov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Katov circles away.
Takeyama closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Katov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takeyama keeping moving, preventing Katov from controlling successfully.
Katov stops Takeyama from standing up. #T3#
Takeyama keeping moving, preventing Katov from controlling successfully.
Katov stops Takeyama from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Takeyama is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Takeyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeyama misses with a knee strike.
Katov avoiding damage as Takeyama throws knees to the body.
Katov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeyama taking a breather.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Takeyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Takeyama misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katov as Takeyama tries to tie him up.
Katov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Katov throws a head punch that misses.
Takeyama tries to stall but Katov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Katov blocks a body shot from Takeyama.
Takeyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katov is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Katov.
Takeyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Katov.
Katov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katov misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshihiro Takeyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Katov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Felix Katov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Katov!
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