Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Takaziko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berglund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Takaziko tenderised Berglund's leg. Berglund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Takaziko.
Berglund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaziko.
Takaziko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berglund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berglund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takaziko tries to score with a low kick but Berglund moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Berglund.
Takaziko looks to score with a jab to the body but Berglund is just out of range.
Takaziko misses with a left hand
enabling Berglund to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Takaziko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Berglund misses the jab.
Takaziko is still on wobbly legs! Can Berglund finish him?
Berglund connects with the punch.
Takaziko throws a leg kick but Berglund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takaziko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Takaziko.
Takaziko seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Berglund throws a looping overhand right but Takaziko ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Berglund closes the distance and pushes Takaziko back into the cage.#BC2#
Takaziko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaziko misses with a body shot.
Berglund loads up on a big right hand but Takaziko slips the punch.
Takaziko throws a lazy uppercut
and Takaziko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takaziko lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Berglund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takaziko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaziko tries a body shot but Berglund blocks it.
Berglund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Berglund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglund cracks Takaziko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berglund is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berglund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Berglund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berglund checks a leg kick.
As Takaziko backs away, Berglund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berglund moves out of range as Takaziko throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Berglund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!#KD#
Berglund waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Takaziko. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Takaziko to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Berglund prevents Takaziko from getting back to his feet.
Berglund 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. #SU#
Berglund stands up and waves to Takaziko to follow him.
Berglund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaziko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Berglund finds it's target.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Berglund misses with a hook.
Takaziko lands the left hand.
Takaziko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takaziko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Berglund is looking to counter punch.
Takaziko thows a leg kick but Berglund checks it
and Berglund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takaziko thows a leg kick but Berglund checks it
and Berglund counters with a huge left! Takaziko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Berglund isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Takaziko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Berglund!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Berglund!
Mako Takaziko spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##TD#
Grace shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takaziko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takaziko keeping full guard, as Grace tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takaziko holds on and takes a little breather.
Grace forces his way into half guard.
Takaziko wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grace.
Grace looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Grace throws a big right hand that misses.
Grace sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takaziko's guard.
Grace passes to side control. #SUB#
Grace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Takaziko prevents Grace from improving position. #SUB#
Grace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takaziko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Takaziko tries to improve position but can't.
Grace advances to mount.
Grace thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Grace has isolated one of Takaziko's arms. Takaziko looking to fight him off but Grace twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Grace!
The defeated Mako Takaziko had this to say: 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: Batoru FC 11
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Takaziko connects with a body shot that sends Irrozios's belly button to the back.
Takaziko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrozios throws a shot from downtown. Takaziko moves away and avoids it.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Irrozios.
Takaziko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Irrozios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaziko.
Irrozios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrozios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Takaziko misses with a hook. Irrozios ducked under it nicely.
Irrozios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takaziko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrozios drops his hands momentarily and Takaziko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takaziko throws a solid leg kick but Irrozios takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takaziko.
Irrozios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Wrestling Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Takaziko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaziko glances at the clock... BAM! Irrozios nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Takaziko crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Takaziko is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Irrozios!
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: Batoru FC 6
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Takaziko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Eldos misses.
Eldos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takaziko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eldos throws out a loose jab but Takaziko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takaziko throws a low kick, looking for Eldos's leg but Eldos calmly moves out of range.
Takaziko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eldos misses with a straight right.
Takaziko lands the left hand.
Takaziko digs a good hook to Eldos's body.
Eldos misses with a straight right.
Takaziko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eldos is out of range.
Takaziko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eldos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takaziko blocks a jab.
Eldos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eldos misses with a hook.
A jab from Eldos misses.
Takaziko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eldos with a body shot.
Eldos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eldos misses with a looping left.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Eldos.
Takaziko needs to keep his hands up - Eldos had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaziko misses with a straight left.
Takaziko lands a lovely overhand right.
Takaziko misses the jab.#T1#
Eldos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takaziko slips under a jab from Eldos.
Takaziko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eldos blocks it well.
Eldos throws out a loose jab but Takaziko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eldos misses with a straight right.
Takaziko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eldos loads up on a big right hand but Takaziko slips the punch.
Eldos swings widly with a right hand
and Takaziko counters with a straight right hand.
Eldos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eldos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takaziko scores with a nice right hand.
Pasti Eldos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eldos misses with a straight left.
Takaziko cracks Eldos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Eldos is rocked!
Takaziko staying out of range there.
Oh Eldos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Takaziko connects with the perfect overhand right and Eldos falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Takaziko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mako Takaziko!
A victorious Mako Takaziko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Bumpy blocks a leg kick.
Bumpy throws a head kick but Takaziko moves out of range.
Bumpy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bumpy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bumpy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takaziko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takaziko tests Bumpy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takaziko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takaziko throws out a powerful jab.
Takaziko throws a lazy right hand but Bumpy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bumpy darts in trying to clinch
letting Takaziko counter with a right hand.
Bumpy goes for a double leg but Takaziko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takaziko continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaziko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Bumpy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takaziko scores with the left hand. Bumpy knows he should have avoided that one.
Bumpy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takaziko counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A head kick misses from Takaziko.
Takaziko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takaziko wants it to stay on the feet.
Mako Takaziko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bash Bumpy.
Takaziko lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Bumpy is rocked!
Takaziko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bumpy is just out of range.
Bumpy is still on wobbly legs! Can Takaziko finish him?
Takaziko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bumpy in his tracks.
Takaziko misses with a leg kick.
Bumpy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bumpy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takaziko lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bumpy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Takaziko dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mako Takaziko!
A victorious Mako Takaziko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCF 38
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##TD#
Takaziko tries to sprawl but Pacheco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pacheco controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pacheco seems to be looking for submissions.
Takaziko is trying to stand up here but Pacheco is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pacheco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pacheco trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
Pacheco seems to be working for a kimura but Takaziko defends the submission attempt.
Pacheco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Pacheco wants to work for an arm triangle but Takaziko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pacheco stalling.
Takaziko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pacheco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pacheco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takaziko for as long as he can get away with.
Takaziko is trying to control but can't.
Pacheco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takaziko is trying to stand up here but Pacheco is controlling him well.
Pacheco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura here.
Pacheco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pacheco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but Takaziko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacheco to get the leverage.
Pacheco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pacheco continues to stall.#SUB2#
Takaziko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pacheco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takaziko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pacheco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takaziko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pacheco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Pacheco seems to be looking for submissions.
Pacheco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takaziko defending well though.
Pacheco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Pacheco gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Takaziko shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense.
Pacheco darts in looking for a takedown but Takaziko gets double underhooks and turns Pacheco into the cage.
Takaziko wants to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Pacheco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pacheco. #SUB#
Pacheco tries for a kimura but Takaziko is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Takaziko's face as Pacheco controls the position.
Takaziko tries to escape but Pacheco is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takaziko parries the strikes from Pacheco easily there. Pacheco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Takaziko to escape.
Pacheco throws a strike aimed at the side of Takaziko's head but Takaziko avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pacheco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Pacheco in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Takaziko is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Pacheco!
Our winner, Jose Pacheco, 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.
The defeated Mako Takaziko had this to say: 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF 31:Hirigushi vs Ribbler
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Pacheco swats away the attempt to clinch by Takaziko.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt - Takaziko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Pacheco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takaziko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takaziko misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Pacheco tries for a kimura but Takaziko is defending well. #SUB#
Pacheco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pacheco controlling the position. #SUB#
Pacheco has hold of Takaziko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Takaziko seems comfortable defending it but Pacheco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Takaziko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Takaziko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pacheco couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Pacheco!
Jose Pacheco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF FN 28:Hirigushi vs Cooter
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Pena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takaziko defends it nicely.
Pena looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Pena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takaziko is trying to break the clinch but Pena is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pena ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pena no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Pena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pena will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Takaziko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pena throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Pena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takaziko defends it easily.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takaziko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pena trying to control the position.
Pena doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pena thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pena throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Takaziko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Pena manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Pena moves into range and clinches up with Takaziko.#TD#
Pena has clasped his hands together around Takaziko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pena working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Pena has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Pena has closed the distance and engaged Takaziko in a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pena.
Takaziko working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Pena drags the fight down to the ground.
Takaziko wanted to stand there but Pena had control of the position.
Pena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pena stays in close to Takaziko's body and controls the position.
Takaziko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pena looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Pena connects with a couple of short punches.
Pena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pena with a nice head shot there.
Takaziko working a defensive guard here.
Pena sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pena 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.#SUB2#
Takaziko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pena engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takaziko has momentary wrist control but Pena slips an elbow through the middle.
Pena is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pena connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Pena stands up from Takaziko's guard - Pena perhaps looking for a knockout.
Takaziko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Takaziko gets caught flat footed, as Pena shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takaziko looks winded!
Pena is working Takaziko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pena works over Takaziko with some ground and pound from guard.
Pena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarte Pena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Pena shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takaziko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena is in close to Takaziko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pena stops Takaziko from standing up.
Pena works over Takaziko with some ground and pound from guard.
Pena content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Pena pushing down on Takaziko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pena looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takaziko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takaziko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pena lands with a punch from half guard.
Pena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Takaziko is rocked!
Pena slips a nice elbow through Takaziko's hands, connecting with Takaziko's forehead.
Takaziko is still in real trouble! Can Pena finish him?
Pena slips a nice elbow through Takaziko's hands, connecting with Takaziko's forehead.
Takaziko tries to get to full guard but Pena has control of the leg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pena here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pena stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pena connects with a nice short shot to Takaziko's temple. #T2#
Pena controlling the action here.
Takaziko seems to have recovered his senses.
Pena has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takaziko has hold of Pena's hands but Pena slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pena working over Takaziko with some ground and pound. Takaziko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Pena gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Pena rushes Takaziko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pena working Takaziko over with knees to the body.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Pena jumps guard and drags Takaziko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Pena pushes Takaziko off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Pena jumps into guard, dragging Takaziko to the mat.
Pena has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pena working some strikes from top position.
Pena distracts Takaziko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pena showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pena scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Takaziko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pena controls the pace.
Pena stands up over Takaziko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Pena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Takaziko gets tackled into the cage by Pena. Pena maintains the clinch.
Pena lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Pena pulls Takaziko into guard.
Pena looking to control.
Pena throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pena is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takaziko is trying to stand back up but Pena is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarte Pena dominated that second round.
That's time! Pena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takaziko, pushing him back against the cage.
Pena with a knee to the head.
Pena lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
A short uppercut from Pena. #TD#
Pena jumps guard and drags Takaziko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pena tries to strike from the bottom.
Takaziko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demarte Pena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pena striking off his back but it's not causing Takaziko any problems.
Pena is adopting a defensive guard.
Pena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena striking off his back but it's not causing Takaziko any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pena is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pena content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Pena lands a couple of elbows.
Pena connects with a couple of short punches.
Pena controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pena working some strikes from top position.
Pena sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takaziko's guard.
Takaziko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pena trying to control the pace.
Pena passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pena scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Pena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pena with a couple of short strikes.
Pena looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pena controlling his opponent.
Pena unloading with bombs!
Pena looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Takaziko covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demarte Pena!
Post fight, Demarte Pena took to the microphone: 'I did not won the war it was just a fight, thanks to all u that tonight watch this duel. My team, my family all u i love u. thanks'.
Mako Takaziko was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF FN 22:Built vs Vinyard
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Takaziko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takaziko wants it to stay on the feet.
Takaziko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Eldos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takaziko tries to clinch but Eldos is having none of it.
Eldos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Eldos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takaziko was covering up waiting for the punch and Eldos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takaziko keeping full guard, as Eldos tries to pass.
Eldos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eldos prevents Takaziko from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eldos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eldos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takaziko for as long as he can get away with.
Eldos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eldos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eldos 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.
Eldos advances to half guard.
Takaziko is in trouble now - Eldos has advanced to mount!
Takaziko is trying to escape the mount.
Eldos raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eldos lands a big shot there that rocks Takaziko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takaziko is in a horrible position here. Eldos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Eldos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Eldos with good strikes from the mount here!
Eldos controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Eldos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Takaziko is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pasti Eldos!
Pasti Eldos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Mako Takaziko had this to say: 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF 19:Veronin v Wearmouth II
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Eldos gets a double leg takedown into Takaziko's guard.
Eldos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eldos with a nice head shot there.
Takaziko keeping moving, preventing Eldos from controlling successfully.
Eldos 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.#SUB#
Eldos drops back looking for a leg! Takaziko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takaziko manages to kick Eldos off! Eldos jumps back into Takaziko's guard.
Eldos with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldos looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Eldos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eldos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takaziko is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Takaziko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Takaziko keeping full guard, as Eldos tries to pass.
Eldos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eldos trying to control but Takaziko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eldos drops back looking for a leg! Takaziko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takaziko manages to kick Eldos off! Eldos jumps back into Takaziko's guard.
Eldos passes Takaziko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Eldos.
Eldos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eldos trying to pass the guard but Takaziko defending well. #SUB#
Eldos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Takaziko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eldos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pasti Eldos!
A very excited looking Pasti Eldos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF FN 16:Butler vs Bitetti
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Takaziko rushes Pacheco and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Pacheco turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pacheco manages to end up in side control.
Takaziko is trying to escape the position but Pacheco is controlling the position.
Takaziko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pacheco is controlling him well.
Pacheco staying calm.
Takaziko tries to escape but Pacheco is in control.
Takaziko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pacheco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Pacheco stands up. #TD#
Pacheco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pacheco throws an elbow but Takaziko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pacheco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pacheco moves into full mount! #T1#
Pacheco lands a heavy elbow.
Pacheco controlling the pace for now.
Pacheco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takaziko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pacheco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pacheco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SU#
Pacheco gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pacheco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takaziko pinned against the cage. Takaziko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takaziko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pacheco with a body shot.#T2#
Takaziko throws a series of punches but Pacheco avoids them all with ease.
Takaziko dips to his left and cracks Pacheco with an uppercut!
Pacheco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takaziko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacheco somewhat.
Takaziko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Pacheco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacheco is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Pacheco is working for a submission of some sort.
Takaziko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacheco. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takaziko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pacheco is taking a breather. Takaziko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pacheco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takaziko for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takaziko defends it well.
Takaziko looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Pacheco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Pacheco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Pacheco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pacheco shoots in and drives through. Takaziko sprawls well.#TD#
Pacheco shoots in and bounces Takaziko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pacheco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pacheco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Pacheco gets to his feet. Takaziko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Pacheco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takaziko tries to bench press Pacheco off him but Pacheco keeps the position. #T1#
Pacheco happy to just control the position for now.
Pacheco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pacheco remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Pacheco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Takaziko tries to escape back to his feet but Pacheco has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Takaziko's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Takaziko is tapping! Pacheco saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Pacheco!
Jose Pacheco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mako Takaziko was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF FN 12:Simpson vs Man
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1##CL#
Takaziko pushes McAodh up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McAodh gets control of Takaziko's arms and successfully pulls guard. McAodh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takaziko is looking to stand up but McAodh won't let him.
Takaziko trying to control the position from guard on top but McAodh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takaziko throws a big right hand that misses.
McAodh keeping moving, preventing Takaziko from controlling successfully.
Takaziko wants to stand but McAodh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takaziko throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McAodh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takaziko is aware though and is defending well.
Takaziko distracts McAodh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takaziko wants to get up but he can't break McAodh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Takaziko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takaziko wants to stand but McAodh is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
McAodh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takaziko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takaziko preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Takaziko stands and steps away. McAodh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
McAodh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takaziko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Takaziko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Takaziko tries to stand and escape but McAodh actually recovers to full guard.
Takaziko wants to stand but McAodh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takaziko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McAodh's head.
McAodh has his hands on Takaziko's head, controlling the position.
Takaziko trying to control but McAodh is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takaziko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McAodh is proving hard to escape from.
Takaziko is fighting to break McAodh's control of his arms but McAodh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McAodh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takaziko is controlling him.
McAodh trying to keep a closed guard but Takaziko is proving a slippery customer.
Takaziko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McAodh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takaziko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takaziko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
McAodh is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Takaziko rolls with it to try and escape but McAodh cranks on the arm and Takaziko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean McAodh!
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF FN 08:Butler vs van Morin
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Takaziko clinches with his opponent.
Takaziko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OSullivan avoids it.
Takaziko is trying to break the clinch but OSullivan has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Takaziko successfully pulls guard.
OSullivan prevents Takaziko from getting back to his feet.
Takaziko being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Takaziko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takaziko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
OSullivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Takaziko, up you get!
OSullivan shoots in for a double leg but Takaziko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been hearing reports that OSullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Takaziko looks for a takedown but OSullivan sprawls well.
OSullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OSullivan is defended easily by Takaziko.
No luck for Takaziko with that takedown attempt.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from OSullivan.
A countering left hand to the body from Takaziko misses.
Takaziko fakes the leg kick and cracks OSullivan in the body. #CL2#
Takaziko moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from OSullivan fails to land.
OSullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
OSullivan breaks the clinch.
Takaziko shoots in but OSullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OSullivan attempts a counter takedown but Takaziko avoids it well and moves away.
Enda OSullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Takaziko.
A punch combination from OSullivan misses. #CL2#
Takaziko has managed to clinch. #BC#
OSullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OSullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Takaziko.
Takaziko shoots in but OSullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Takaziko darts in and clinches OSullivan up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Takaziko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OSullivan shoots in looking for a takedown. Takaziko tries to sprawl out of it but OSullivan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takaziko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takaziko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
OSullivan shoots in and bounces Takaziko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Takaziko has his foot on OSullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OSullivan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Takaziko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. OSullivan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takaziko.#T4##SUB#
OSullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OSullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takaziko is looking to regain half guard here but OSullivan keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Takaziko's face as OSullivan controls the position.
Takaziko struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OSullivan cracks Takaziko with a big right hand but Takaziko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SU#
OSullivan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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 Enda OSullivan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Takaziko moves into the clinch.
OSullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaziko pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OSullivan drives through with a takedown into Takaziko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
OSullivan wants to pass the guard but Takaziko is keeping the position.#SU#
OSullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko tries to clinch up.
OSullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takaziko throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Takaziko is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takaziko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takaziko.
Takaziko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
OSullivan scores with a takedown into Takaziko's guard.#SUB2#
OSullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
OSullivan looking to sit in guard and control but Takaziko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
OSullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takaziko trying to control but OSullivan is working from the bottom.
OSullivan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takaziko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OSullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OSullivan has Takaziko pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
OSullivan controls Takaziko momentarily but Takaziko frees himself.
OSullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takaziko.
Takaziko wants to stand but OSullivan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takaziko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takaziko wants to clinch up but OSullivan keeps it at a distance.
Takaziko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OSullivan is fending him off so far but Takaziko persists. Nope, OSullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Enda OSullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Takaziko.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good work by OSullivan as he checks the leg kick.
Enda OSullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Takaziko doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and OSullivan counters with a single leg into guard. Takaziko didn't expect that. #ES2#
Takaziko manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
OSullivan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OSullivan lands in his opponent's guard.
OSullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
OSullivan stands up from Takaziko's guard - OSullivan perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enda OSullivan will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Takaziko stuffs the takedown attempt from OSullivan. OSullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Takaziko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OSullivan tries to clinch up.
OSullivan shoots in and drives through. Takaziko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enda OSullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaziko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Enda OSullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OSullivan shoots in looking for a takedown. Takaziko tries to sprawl out of it but OSullivan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takaziko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OSullivan shoots in for a takedown but Takaziko shows good takedown defense.
Takaziko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
OSullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Takaziko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OSullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OSullivan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takaziko.
OSullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Takaziko gets double underhooks and turns OSullivan into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OSullivan moves out of range of the body kick from Takaziko.
Takaziko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takaziko misses with a head kick.
It looked like OSullivan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OSullivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takaziko swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Takaziko misses.
OSullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Takaziko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takaziko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OSullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Takaziko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OSullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by OSullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Takaziko, which made it look bad.
Takaziko throws a counter combo.#T2#
OSullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takaziko throws a combination. OSullivan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Enda OSullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaziko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takaziko is looking for the big counter here.
OSullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takaziko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OSullivan somewhat.
Takaziko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OSullivan shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Takaziko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Takaziko backs away, OSullivan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OSullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Takaziko gets double underhooks and turns OSullivan into the cage.
And Takaziko responds with a good body kick, but OSullivan manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
OSullivan closes the distance and clinches.
OSullivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaziko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takaziko lands a nice hook to OSullivan's body. OSullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mako Takaziko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OSullivan takes one on the button.
Takaziko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OSullivan rather than just go for the knockout.
Takaziko lands a jab to OSullivan's midsection.
Takaziko lands with a slapping head kick.
Takaziko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takaziko wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaziko.
OSullivan fails with the takedown
and Takaziko counters with a two punch combo.
Enda OSullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
OSullivan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaziko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OSullivan is controlling him well.
Takaziko tries to bench press OSullivan off him but OSullivan keeps the position.
Takaziko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takaziko being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mako Takaziko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OSullivan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enda OSullivan!
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: CCF FN 05:Calvero v Willian Jr
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Charles tries to clinch up but Takaziko circles away and keeps his distance.
Takaziko darts in looking for a takedown but Charles gets double underhooks and turns Takaziko into the cage.
Takaziko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Takaziko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Charles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takaziko's half guard.
Takaziko scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Charles manages to mount him!
Takaziko has given up his back here. Will Charles look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Takaziko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Charles off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Charles has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Takaziko! Can he survive? No! He's out! Charles gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Mako Takaziko had this to say: 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: FF 10: Day of the Witch
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Aguiar takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Aguiar feints and as Takaziko raises his hands in defense, Aguiar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aguiar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takaziko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aguiar is controlling him.
Takaziko wants to sweep here but Aguiar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Takaziko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aguiar passes into half guard.
Takaziko is looking to control Aguiar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takaziko avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguiar lands strikes from half guard.
Aguiar slips a nice elbow through Takaziko's hands, connecting with Takaziko's forehead.
Aguiar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Aguiar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aguiar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aguiar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Takaziko is rocked!
Takaziko is trying to control but can't.
Aguiar content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguiar working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Takaziko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aguiar working Takaziko over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aguiar lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Aguiar there. #T2#
Takaziko wants to get back to his feet.
Aguiar scores with a big shot! Takaziko's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Takaziko! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Aguiar!
Paulo Aguiar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mako Takaziko was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: IFC 20
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Manson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Takaziko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takaziko is pushing Manson's head away, looking to escape. Manson manages to hold on to the position though.
Manson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manson trying to control the position but Takaziko is working away.
Manson looks up at the clock and then as Takaziko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#
Takaziko is rocked!
Manson lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Takaziko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takaziko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Manson lands some shots froms side control.
Takaziko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manson off and has taken his back!#T1#
Manson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takaziko's guard. Nice work there by Manson.
Takaziko wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson trying to control but Takaziko is working from the bottom.
Manson is in close to Takaziko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manson is working Takaziko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Takaziko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
Manson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takaziko's head.
Manson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manson cracks Takaziko with a solid left hand.
Manson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Takaziko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyson Manson!
After the fight, Tyson Manson 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.
Mako Takaziko was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: TNR 5
Date: Oct 03, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Takaziko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thirteen to the ground. Takaziko is now in Thirteen's guard.
Takaziko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thirteen keeping moving, preventing Takaziko from controlling successfully.
Takaziko working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko throws an elbow that misses. Thirteen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takaziko's guard. Nice move by Thirteen!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaziko wants to stand up but Thirteen is controlling him. #T1#
Thirteen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takaziko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thirteen scoring with some ground and pound.
Thirteen is in close to Takaziko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thirteen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takaziko wants to stand but Thirteen is controlling the position. #SUB#
Thirteen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thirteen passes into half guard.
Takaziko tries to get to full guard but Thirteen has control of the leg.
Thirteen 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.
Thirteen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takaziko trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Thirteen is looking for a kimura but Takaziko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thirteen to get the leverage.
Takaziko tries to roll over but Thirteen keeps him under control.
Takaziko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thirteen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thirteen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takaziko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thirteen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takaziko wants to improve his position but Thirteen is controlling well.
Takaziko looks winded!
Takaziko trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Thirteen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thirteen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Thirteen is looking for a kimura but Takaziko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thirteen to get the leverage. #T3#
Thirteen lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Thirteen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thirteen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takaziko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Thirteen is trying to work for a kimura but Takaziko is defending well.
Takaziko is trying to control but can't.
Thirteen moves nicely into side control.
Thirteen wants to control but Takaziko is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Takaziko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thirteen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Thirteen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Takaziko has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Android Thirteen!
Android Thirteen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mako Takaziko spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: IFC 16
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
McHough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takaziko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by McHough. Beautiful body shot.
McHough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McHough jabs at Takaziko's body.
Takaziko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takaziko tries to clinch but McHough moves out of range.
McHough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takaziko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McHough.
Takaziko dodges the punch combination from McHough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHough lands with a thumping leg kick.
McHough 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.#T1#
McHough throws a nice outside leg kick.
McHough fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
McHough lands with a right hand.
McHough throws a right and a left that Takaziko avoids nicely.
Takaziko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McHough lands a nice hook to Takaziko's body. Takaziko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McHough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McHough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McHough is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takaziko rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick from McHough.#T2#
McHough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McHough feints and then cracks Takaziko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takaziko down.
McHough lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McHough delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McHough.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McHough, right into the meat.
McHough with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
McHough feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takaziko sprawling to the canvas! Takaziko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McHough finish him?! #ROC2#
Takaziko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
McHough changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Takaziko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McHough throws a shot to the body.
McHough lands a nice shot to the body.
Ben McHough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Takaziko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for McHough.
Takaziko seems to have got his legs back now.
McHough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McHough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McHough scoring well with a low kick there.
McHough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McHough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McHough thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takaziko if he has to take too many more of those. #KD2#
McHough lands a big uppercut and Takaziko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Takaziko looks OK. McHough waves Takaziko back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takaziko tries to get into range but McHough steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Takaziko! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! McHough scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben McHough!
A relieved looking Ben McHough thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Mako Takaziko had this to say: 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.

Event: IFC 14
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Takaziko misses with a takedown attempt
and Ler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.#TD2#
Takaziko gets a takedown into half guard.
Ler tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Takaziko manages to move to mount!
Takaziko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Takaziko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ler is bucking up trying to escape but Takaziko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Takaziko working for a submission but Ler is keeping him at bay.
Takaziko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Takaziko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Takaziko lands a couple of good shots and Ler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Takaziko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ler's body. #SUB2#
Takaziko has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ler! Can he survive? No! He's out! Takaziko gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mako Takaziko!

Event: IFC 12: Retaliation
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Ler throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Takaziko moves into the clinch.
Ler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takaziko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ler tries to pull guard but Takaziko holds him up against the cage and eventually Ler drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Takaziko manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Takaziko instigates a clinch.
Ler tries to stall but Takaziko uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Takaziko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ler dives in and grabs Takaziko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaziko pushes down on Ler's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prox Ler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaziko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaziko throws a series of punches but Ler avoids them all with ease.
Ler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Takaziko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Ler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takaziko counters with an outside leg kick.
Takaziko checks a leg kick nicely.
Ler throws a jab when Takaziko was well out of range.
Prox Ler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ler throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Takaziko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Takaziko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takaziko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ler darts in looking for a takedown but Takaziko gets double underhooks and turns Ler into the cage.
Takaziko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ler. #TD2#
Takaziko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ler was covering up waiting for the punch and Takaziko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ler has momentary wrist control but Takaziko slips an elbow through the middle.
Ler is breathing heavily.#T2#
Takaziko is stalling in the full guard.
Takaziko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takaziko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takaziko drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Takaziko seems to have locked his on tight now - Ler screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Takaziko, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mako Takaziko!

Event: IFC 11: Bloodsport
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Takaziko throws a right hand that Cooper Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper Iv also avoids with ease.
Cooper Iv tried to counter with a leg kick but Takaziko avoided it.
Takaziko is looking to land body kicks.
Cooper Iv looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Takaziko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cooper Iv being controlled for a moment.
Takaziko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cooper Iv works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cooper Iv has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takaziko lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Takaziko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper Iv's head.
Cooper Iv trying to control here.
Cooper Iv is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Takaziko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cooper Iv wants to get back to full guard but Takaziko has passed into side control.
Takaziko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
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.
Cooper Iv avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takaziko.
Takaziko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Takaziko looking to score a takedown here. Cooper Iv is defending well but Takaziko drives through and ends up in Cooper Iv's guard.
Cooper Iv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooper Iv.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper Iv throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Takaziko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooper Iv!
Takaziko throws a strike aimed at the side of Cooper Iv's head but Cooper Iv avoids it well.
Takaziko working the ground and pound. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand back up.
Cooper Iv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Takaziko misses.
Cooper Iv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Takaziko misses
and Cooper Iv counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Takaziko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Takaziko gets to his feet - Cooper Iv follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Takaziko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cooper Iv napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaziko cracks Cooper Iv with a big elbow.
Takaziko controlling the position from side mount.
Takaziko in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper Iv looking for a sweep but Takaziko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Takaziko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mako Takaziko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Takaziko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper Iv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper Iv is looking to counter punch.
Takaziko moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper Iv.
Takaziko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooper Iv circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper Iv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mako Takaziko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper Iv connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takaziko momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Cooper Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper Iv missing with a left hand there. Takaziko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper Iv lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Takaziko is rocked!
Cooper Iv misses with a low kick. #T1##TD2#
Takaziko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takaziko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takaziko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takaziko stands up over Cooper Iv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Takaziko stands and steps away. Cooper Iv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Takaziko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takaziko landing strikes. #T2#
Takaziko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mako Takaziko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takaziko working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Takaziko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Good leg kick by Cooper Iv there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooper Iv checks a leg kick. #T3##TD2#
Takaziko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takaziko happy to just control the position for now.
Takaziko looks up at the clock and then as Cooper Iv takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takaziko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cooper Iv tries to escape but Takaziko is in control. #SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand back up. Takaziko steps back and let's Cooper Iv get back to his feet.#TD2#
Takaziko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
Takaziko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SU2#
Takaziko decides to stand and escape the position.
Cooper Iv lands a head kick. Takaziko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takaziko with a poor takedown
and Cooper Iv makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takaziko really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper Iv fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takaziko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takaziko shoots and misses
and Cooper Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper Iv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Cooper Iv will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mako Takaziko'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takaziko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takaziko looks to land a combination but Cooper Iv avoids it well.
Ray Cooper Iv is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooper Iv jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
Cooper Iv feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takaziko sprawling to the canvas! Takaziko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cooper Iv finish him?!
Takaziko is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper Iv finish him?
Takaziko misses with a low kick as Cooper Iv jumps back.#TD2#
Takaziko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cooper Iv!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Takaziko stands up.
Takaziko wants to stay close but Cooper Iv steps back to make room for something. Takaziko seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cooper Iv and Takaziko drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Cooper Iv!
Ray Cooper Iv made sure to mention his sponsor, Quark's in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC8 - GUNSHOT
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Takaziko takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Takaziko moves into range and clinches up with Pierda.
Pierda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takaziko prevents it.
Takaziko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pierda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mako Takaziko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duxney Pierda.
Pierda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierda wants a takedown but no success here.
Pierda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pierda wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Takaziko breaks the clinch.
Pierda throws a hook to the side of Takaziko's head but Takaziko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takaziko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takaziko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaziko slips under a jab.#T1#
Takaziko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab by Pierda.
Takaziko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaziko.
Pierda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pierda misses with a right hand
and Takaziko counters with a left to the body.
Takaziko defending well as Pierda loads up on a big left hand.
Pierda 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.
Pierda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Pierda.
Takaziko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Pierda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Pierda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaziko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pierda avoids it.
Takaziko moves away from the strike by Pierda.
Takaziko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierda.
Pierda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierda blocks the body kick. #CL#
Takaziko darts in and clinches Pierda up against the cage.
Takaziko wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Pierda wants to take the fight to the mat but Takaziko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takaziko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pierda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takaziko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takaziko is pressed up against the cage. Pierda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takaziko down to the mat. Takaziko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takaziko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierda.
Pierda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takaziko.
Pierda thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Takaziko rushes Pierda and presses him up against the cage.
Pierda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Takaziko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaziko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takaziko slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Pierda blocks the leg kick.
Pierda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takaziko counters with a three punch combo that has Pierda backing up. Pierda nods at Takaziko to acknowledge the strikes.
Takaziko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierda throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Pierda.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierda scores with a nice strike.
Takaziko keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Takaziko closes the distance and clinches.
Takaziko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierda looking for a takedown. #BC#
Takaziko manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Pierda finds it's target.
Duxney Pierda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Pierda misses.
Takaziko tries for a takedown but Pierda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pierda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaziko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.#T4#
Pierda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takaziko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Pierda misses.
Pierda jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Takaziko has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaziko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Pierda misses.
Pierda misses with a looping right.
Pierda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takaziko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pierda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takaziko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pierda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takaziko. That did some damage!
Pierda throws a hook but Takaziko avoids it easily.
Pierda missing with a left hand there. Takaziko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Pierda looks to move away, Takaziko throws a big counter combo but Pierda just gets out of the way.
Pierda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pierda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duxney Pierda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pierda throws a looping overhand right but Takaziko ducks down to avoid it.
Pierda throws a looping overhand right but Takaziko ducks down to avoid it.
Takaziko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pierda swats away the attempt to clinch by Takaziko.
Pierda looks to land a right hand but Takaziko moved out of range.
Takaziko tries to clinch there but Pierda circles away.
Pierda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takaziko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takaziko slips a jab from Pierda.
A head kick misses from Pierda.
Takaziko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takaziko is looking to counter the offense by Pierda and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierda throws a hook to the side of Takaziko's head but Takaziko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mako Takaziko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaziko slips a jab from Pierda.
Pierda throws out a loose jab but Takaziko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierda throws a poor cross that misses
and Takaziko counters with a series of strikes. Pierda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierda throws out a loose jab but Takaziko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pierda scores with a hook to the body. Takaziko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duxney Pierda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaziko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pierda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takaziko is looking to clinch.
Pierda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Takaziko is rocked!
Takaziko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierda circles away.
Pierda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Pierda gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pierda manages to break the clinch.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Pierda.
Pierda throws a shot from downtown. Takaziko moves away and avoids it.
Takaziko attempts a counter takedown but Pierda avoids it well and moves away.
Takaziko blocks a jab.
Takaziko defending well as Pierda loads up on a big left hand.
Pierda misses with a left hand
and Takaziko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takaziko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Pierda.#T2#
Takaziko lands a right hook to the body.
Pierda throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Takaziko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Pierda.#TD#
Takaziko gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierda parries the strikes from Takaziko easily there. Takaziko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pierda to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierda tries to buck Takaziko off but Takaziko is having none of it.
Takaziko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierda on the ground.
Takaziko blocks the strikes from Pierda.
Pierda striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Pierda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pierda throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takaziko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pierda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pierda misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Takaziko seems to be working for a kimura but Pierda defends the submission attempt.
Pierda punching from the bottom.
Pierda tries to kick Takaziko off but Takaziko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pierda is looking for a sweep. Takaziko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takaziko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takaziko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pierda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pierda misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pierda misses the jab.
Pierda throws a big shot that misses.
Pierda throws a looping overhand right but Takaziko ducks down to avoid it.
Pierda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Pierda connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Pierda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaziko.
Takaziko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pierda manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Pierda misses.
Pierda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaziko.
Duxney Pierda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takaziko tries a head kick but it misses.
Pierda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takaziko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from Pierda.
Takaziko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takaziko walks into a stiff left hand from Pierda.
Takaziko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takaziko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takaziko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierda throws out a loose jab but Takaziko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duxney Pierda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mako Takaziko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pierda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takazikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Takaziko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takaziko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierda circles away.
Pierda blocks a head kick by Takaziko.
Pierda throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Takaziko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takaziko.
Pierda wants to sweep here but Takaziko controlling him for the moment.
Pierda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pierda striking off his back but it's not causing Takaziko any problems.
Takaziko seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Pierda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takaziko defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaziko wants to get up but he can't break Pierda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takaziko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko postures up and lands a big shot to Pierda's brow.
Pierda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takaziko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pierda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Pierda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pierda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mako Takaziko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takaziko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pierda has a closed guard, preventing Takaziko from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takaziko slips under a jab from Pierda.
Takaziko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierda.
As Pierda backs away, Takaziko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pierda throws a hook but Takaziko blocks it.
Takaziko staying out of range there.
Pierda scores with a nice strike.
Pierda lands with a hook. Takaziko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pierda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pierda.
Pierda misses with an uppercut. Takaziko saw that one coming.
Takaziko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Takaziko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pierda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierda lands with a right hand.
Takaziko walks into a stiff left hand from Pierda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierda with a hook.
Pierda scores with a decent looking hook.
Takaziko gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pierda gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duxney Pierda!

Event: IFC3- SHOW MONEY
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Myles lands a slapping body shot.
Myles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takaziko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myles looks to land a combination. Takaziko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myles tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Takaziko closes the distance and clinches.
Takaziko goes for a takedown attempt but Myles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myles throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Takaziko counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Takaziko breaks from the clinch.
Myles tries to clinch but Takaziko moves out of range.
Myles scores with a jab. Takaziko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myles wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myles throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Myles tries to clinch there but Takaziko circles away. #CL2#
Takaziko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Myles manages to break the clinch.
Takaziko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myles wants it to stay on the feet.
Myles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takaziko counters with a left to the body.
Takaziko shoots in for a takedown but Myles shows good takedown defense.
Indigo Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Takaziko.
Myles wants to clinch up but Takaziko keeps it at a distance.
Myles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takaziko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takaziko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takaziko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myles throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Takaziko counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Myles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takaziko swats away the attempt to clinch by Myles.#T2#
Takaziko fails with a takedown attempt.
Myles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Myles clinches up with Takaziko and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Takaziko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaziko throws a head kick but Myles moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Myles!
Myles misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Takaziko counters with a shoot takedown. Myles fights it but they end up in guard.
Myles is breathing heavily.
Takaziko trying to control the position from guard on top but Myles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takaziko stops Myles from standing up. #T3#
Takaziko controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Takaziko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Myles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takaziko has Myles in his guard.#REVR#
Takaziko wants to sweep here but Myles controlling him for the moment.
Myles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takaziko is keeping the position for now. #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#
Takaziko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takaziko is tightening it up a little... Myles has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Myles reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Myles taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takaziko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mako Takaziko!

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #1
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Jacobs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Jacobs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobs lands with a shot to the body.
Takaziko tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takaziko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takaziko shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs cracks a nice hook into Takaziko's ribs.
Takaziko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs is looking to counter punch.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobs as Takaziko shoots in.
Takaziko takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Takaziko's shoulder, as Takaziko tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs misses with the combination. #T1##CL#
Takaziko gets tackled into the cage by Jacobs. Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Jacobs cracks Takaziko with a nice body shot.#BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs scores with the left hand. Takaziko knows he should have avoided that one.
Takaziko misses with a takedown
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Takaziko.
Jacobs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Takaziko is rocked!
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Takaziko avoids it well.
Jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takaziko is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Jacobs lands a head shot.
Takaziko is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaziko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takaziko thows a leg kick but Jacobs checks it
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs digs a good body shot into Takaziko's ribs.
The fighters circling - Takaziko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaziko seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Takaziko off the cage and back into range.
Jacobs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Jacobs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takaziko doesn't seem phased though.
Jacobs drops Takaziko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takaziko! Jacobs dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jacobs!
An out of breath Joseph Jacobs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1##CL#
Capoeira gets tackled into the cage by Takaziko. Takaziko maintains the clinch.
Capoeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Capoeira gets through Takaziko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Takaziko lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaziko working some strikes from top position.
Takaziko trying to control but Capoeira is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaziko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capoeira seems keen to control Takaziko's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Capoeira is on top in guard. #REVB#
Takaziko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Capoeira scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Takaziko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capoeira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Capoeira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takaziko's head.
Capoeira lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Capoeira drops back looking for a leg! Takaziko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takaziko manages to kick Capoeira off! Capoeira jumps back into Takaziko's guard.
Capoeira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Takaziko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Capoeira stacks Takaziko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Capoeira!
Capoeira landing strikes. #T2#
Capoeira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takaziko to see if he's OK.
Takaziko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capoeira on the ground.
Capoeira lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Takaziko is rocked!#SUB2#
Capoeira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Takaziko is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Capoeira yanks on the arm and Takaziko is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Capoeira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toninho Capoeira!

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