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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Takeshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeshi takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Takeshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeshi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeshi's head.
Takeshi missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Takeshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Takeshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow 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.
Takeshi walks into a stiff left hand from Snow.
Snow with a jab.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Takeshi.
#T1#
Snow misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Takeshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takeshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snow feints a counter leg kick.
Takeshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snow digs a good hook to Takeshi's body.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takeshi is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Takeshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Snow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
Snow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Takeshi misses its intended target.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snow.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snow scores with a punch to the head.
Takeshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takeshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeshi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Takeshi misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snow.
Snow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takeshi in his tracks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snow!
Takeshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takeshi scrambles back to his feet.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Takeshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow is looking to slow Takeshi down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Takeshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow moves out of range as Takeshi strikes.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a hook to the body. Snow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Takeshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Takeshi is looking for a counter combo.
Snow throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Takeshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snow's head.
Takeshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeshi throws a combination that misses
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Nik Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takeshi counters with a nice body shot.
Snow misses with a straight left. #T1#
Snow lands a head shot.
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Snow.
Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takeshi takes a step back to recover.
Takeshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snow moves away from the strike by Takeshi.
Snow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snow misses with a left hand
letting Takeshi counter with a right hand.
Snow lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Takeshi down.
Takeshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takeshi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Snow is looking to clinch.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Takeshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Takeshi misses with a looping left.#T3#
Takeshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takeshi scores with the left hand. Snow knows he should have avoided that one.
Snow misses with a looping right.
Snow feints and then cracks Takeshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeshi down.
Takeshi lands with a nice body punch.
Snow tries to clinch but Takeshi is having none of it.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takeshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeshi.#T4#
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with a wild combination.
Takeshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Takeshi walks into a jab.
Snow misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Snow.
Takeshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snow thuds a left hand into Takeshi's body.
Takeshi scores with the left hand. Snow knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeshi walks into a stiff left hand from Snow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snow. Takeshi shrugs it off though.
A cross from Snow lands.
Takeshi throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
Takeshi cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Snow drops Takeshi with a beautiful combination! Takeshi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Snow is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Takeshi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow pounces like a tiger and cracks Takeshi with a vicious hook! Takeshi is down but not out! Snow follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nik Snow!
Takumi Takeshi was interviewed post fight and said 'nahhhh "#"$%$%#$|....AAAHHHHHHH.....#$%#$!!'.
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Event:
PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Craven has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Craven there as he acknowledges the shot.
Craven is looking to clinch.
Craven loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
Craven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takeshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi misses the shot to the body.
Craven throws a big counter head kick but Takeshi avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Craven tightens his grip and picks Takeshi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takeshi manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Takeshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Craven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a triangle here. Craven is fighting it but it looks tight! Takeshi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Craven is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Takumi Takeshi said 'I want to thank the fans, but ,this was my last fight for this rubish promotion, everything sucks here....the match making sucks ,the roster sucks and most importantly the owner is a currupted cheater with a bunch of multis...punished a couple of times but needs to go out of business'.
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Event:
PAcio 26
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Craven fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takeshi to the ground. Craven is now in Takeshi's guard.
Craven wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Craven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takeshi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Craven should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Takeshi has tightened it up now! Craven should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi retains his lightweight title!
Takumi Takeshi took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank the fans, but ,this was my last fight for this rubish promotion, everything sucks here....the match making sucks ,the roster sucks and most importantly the owner is a currupted cheater with a bunch of multis...punished a couple of times but needs to go out of business'.
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Event:
Pacio 22
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takeshi connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takeshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takeshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takeshi lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Takeshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.
Takeshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakamura throws a wild hook but Takeshi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Nakamura gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Takeshi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi is the new lightweight champion!
Takumi Takeshi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 21
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Saitou dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeshi scores with the left hand. Saitou knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saitou.
Takeshi lands a nice hook to Saitou's body. Saitou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saitou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saitou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeshi throws out a counter right but Saitou avoids it with no problem.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takeshi, as that shot connected.
Saitou doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
Saitou has his takedown stuffed
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Saitou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Takeshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saitou with a body shot.
Takeshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi scores with a hook to the body. Saitou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Saitou's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Takeshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saitou's hands.
Saitou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saitou is breathing heavily.
Saitou fails with the takedown
and Takeshi counters with a left to the body.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi thuds his right hand into Saitou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeshi connects with a right hand. Saitou shakes it off.
Saitou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takeshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saitou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takumi Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeshi 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!
Takeshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takeshi.
Saitou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Takeshi.
Saitou doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
Saitou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Takeshi. That snapped Saitou's head back.
#T2#
Takeshi scores with a jab to the head.
Takeshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takeshi looks to land a combination. Saitou sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saitou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Takeshi.
Takeshi connects with a right hand. Saitou shakes it off.
Takeshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saitou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takeshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saitou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Saitou got wobbled bad by a big combination! Takeshi presses forward with punches and knees until Saitou stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Saitou closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Takumi Takeshi made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 19
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura throws the left hand but Takeshi avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura lands with a hook. Takeshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura misses with a body punch
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
Takeshi cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takeshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
Takeshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura throws a hook but Takeshi blocks it.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeshi manages to avoid it.
Takeshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Takeshi digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Takeshi ducks down to avoid it.
Takeshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Takeshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takeshi is able to avoid easily.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Takeshi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Takeshi counters with a series of strikes. Nakamura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takeshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Takeshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Takeshi's knee but Takeshi avoids it well.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses
and Takeshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakamura has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takeshi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Nakamura hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 17
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Takayanagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takeshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Takayanagi has managed to clinch.
Takayanagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takayanagi scores with a knee to the head.
Takayanagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Takayanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Takayanagi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Takayanagi throws knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takayanagi is trying to pull guard but Takeshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takayanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayanagi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takayanagi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takayanagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takayanagi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Takeshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Takayanagi misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Takeshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Takayanagi missing with knees to the body.
Takayanagi takes a shot to the head.
Takayanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takayanagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takeshi can turn it around.
Takayanagi tries to pull guard but Takeshi won't allow it.
Takayanagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Takayanagi.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takeshi tries a body shot but Takayanagi blocks it.
Takayanagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Takayanagi.
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Takayanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeshi.
Takayanagi tries to pull guard but Takeshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Takayanagi drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Takayanagi throws knees to the body.
Takayanagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takayanagi is trying to pull guard but Takeshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takeshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takayanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takayanagi misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takayanagi.
Takayanagi looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takayanagi backwards.
Takeshi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Takayanagi is rocked!
Takeshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takayanagi or not.
Oh Takayanagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi cracks Takayanagi with a good jab.
Takayanagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeshi misses.
Takayanagi throws a wild hook but Takeshi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Takayanagi gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Takeshi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
After the big win, Takumi Takeshi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 15
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Saitou wants to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saitou has his takedown stuffed
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saitou takes one to the chin there.
Saitou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Saitou clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saitou can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Takeshi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takeshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Saitou backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitou wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeshi won't allow it.
#T1#
Takeshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Saitou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takumi Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.
A punch lands to the side of Saitou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saitou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takeshi Saitou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitou doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
Saitou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takeshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saitou stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeshi. Takeshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saitou darts in trying to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saitou fails with the takedown
letting Takeshi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Saitou rushes Takeshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick by Saitou misses
enabling Takeshi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Takeshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but Saitou shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Saitou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saitou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saitou looks winded!
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Takeshi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Saitou tries for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Saitou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
An elbow from Saitou crashes against the mat.
Takeshi struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saitou.
Takeshi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Saitou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well.
Saitou working the body and head with strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Saitou is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Takeshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saitou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeshi is fending him off so far but Saitou persists. Nope, Takeshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saitou with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Takeshi counter with a right hand.
Takeshi cracks Saitou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Takeshi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saitou to the ground. Takeshi is now in Saitou's guard.
Saitou wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Takeshi manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saitou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeshi. #T1#
Saitou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Takeshi seems content to control.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saitou defends it well. #SU#
Takeshi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saitou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takumi Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.#T2#
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saitou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitou misses with a takedown
and Takeshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takeshi Saitou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitou is breathing heavily.
Takeshi connects with a body shot.#TD#
Takeshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saitou tries to kick Takeshi off in order to stand up. Takeshi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitou looks to move to half guard but instead Takeshi has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Saitou is just holding on here. Takeshi manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the choke but no joy.
Takeshi controlling the position well here. Saitou rolled but Takeshi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Takeshi avoiding Saitou 's attempts to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
Takeshi looking for the RNC.
Saitou wants to control his opponent's hands but Takeshi gets his hands free.
Saitou is trying to get back to his feet but Takeshi has full control of the position and if anything, Saitou has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Saitou tries to break free.
#SUB#
Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Saitou won't enjoy being in this position. Takeshi looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Saitou is tapping - it's over boys! Takeshi picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 13
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Machnacius doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Takeshi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Takeshi gets underhooks to prevent Machnacius's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
A jab from Takeshi finds it's way through Machnacius's defenses.
Machnacius shoots and misses
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dariusas Machnacius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machnacius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machnacius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeshi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Machnacius is looking to clinch.
Machnacius fails with the takedown
and Takeshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Machnacius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Machnacius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machnacius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takeshi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takeshi connects with a right hand. Machnacius shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Takeshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Takeshi.
Machnacius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takeshi works Machnacius's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Takeshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takeshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machnacius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takeshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Machnacius is rocked!
Dariusas Machnacius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machnacius has his takedown stuffed
and Takeshi rattles Machnacius with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Machnacius tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Takeshi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Machnacius stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takumi Takeshi!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 10
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Takeshi connects with a crisp jab.
Takeshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takeshi is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeshi connects with a body shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Takeshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Takeshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Takeshi finds it's target.
Takeshi tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Takeshi coming out on top.
Takeshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takeshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Takeshi looking to control.
Johnson passes Takeshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Takeshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Takeshi wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
Takeshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.#T4##SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takeshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takeshi struggling a bit here.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Johnson working away.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Takeshi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Takeshi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Johnson!
After the fight, John Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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