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Event:
BFF 63: Hill vs. Inuzuka III
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peterson's head.
Takahashi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Peterson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takahashi but Takahashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takahashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takahashi wants to clinch.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Peterson.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takahashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Peterson is wise to it.
Peterson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Takahashi, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Peterson gets tackled into the ropes by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi taking a breather.
Peterson is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Peterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peterson tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the ropes.
Peterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahashi is defending well.
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Takahashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Peterson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takahashi uses from the top position.
Peterson wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Takahashi stands up and waves to Peterson to follow him.
Peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takahashi in his tracks.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Takahashi, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Takahashi against the ropes but Takahashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peterson is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Takahashi counters with a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a two punch combination.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.#T3##TD#
Peterson scores with a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peterson cracks Takahashi with a solid left hand.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Takahashi wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson pushing down on Takahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Peterson is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Takahashi is trying to stand back up but Peterson is controlling him
Peterson winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Peterson is nestled in close to Takahashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peterson throws a strike but Takahashi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peterson stands up over Takahashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Takahashi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson advances position into side control!
Takahashi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
A big shot lands for Peterson! That's hurt Takahashi! Will he recover? Peterson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
A relieved looking Dylan Peterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DUEL 2
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahashi can't get the takedown.
Coleman is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Takahashi tightens his grip and picks Coleman up, before dumping him to the ground. Coleman manages to land in guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahashi on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
Coleman wants to stand but Takahashi is controlling the position. #T1#
Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coleman has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coleman sets himself, and Takahashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Coleman avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Coleman only half commits. #TD2#
Coleman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takahashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coleman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Coleman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman is pulling down on Takahashi's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Coleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takahashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takahashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Takahashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seamus Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Takahashi.#TD2#
Takahashi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coleman's half guard.
Coleman is trying to stand up here but Takahashi is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Takahashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura here.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Takahashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Takahashi tries to pass to full mount but Coleman defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Takahashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Takahashi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takahashi wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi controls the position.
Coleman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiro Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coleman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takahashi tries to move to mount but Coleman blocks the move with his legs.
Takahashi working away.#T1#
Coleman stops Takahashi from passing to mount.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
Coleman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Takahashi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Coleman working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Takahashi controlling the pace for now.
Coleman tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Takahashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound.
Takahashi misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Takahashi has hold of Coleman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coleman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Takahashi wants to finish this one by submission but Coleman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takahashi.
Coleman tries to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away. #T3#
Coleman regains half guard.
Coleman is looking to get back to full guard here but Takahashi has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coleman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coleman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Takahashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Coleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coleman wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Coleman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takahashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Coleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Coleman only half commits.
Takahashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coleman throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coleman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range. #CL2#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Takahashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Coleman is pushing Takahashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman motions for Takahashi to come forward. Coleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Takahashi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takahashi postures up.
#T1#
Takahashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takahashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takahashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coleman wants to control but Takahashi passes easily into half guard.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Coleman is a slippery customer.
Coleman trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi tries to pass to full mount but Coleman defends it.
Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Takahashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Takahashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Coleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Takahashi.
Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Coleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Coleman pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coleman motions for Takahashi to come forward. Coleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns Takahashi into the cage.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman motions for Takahashi to come forward. Coleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Takahashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman is looking to stand back up but Takahashi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Coleman. #REVR#
Coleman tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Coleman is not content to let Takahashi control the position.#T4#
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takahashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Coleman's hands, connecting with Coleman's forehead.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takahashi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi passes to side control.
Coleman is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Seamus Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takahashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Hiro Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFS 3:
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi fails with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King's coach down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with a hook.
King misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Takahashi has picked King up - he's going for a ride! Takahashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
#T1#
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura here.
King trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Takahashi is staying active.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King has hold of Takahashi's hands but Takahashi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takahashi tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
King wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Takahashi thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Takahashi controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi is working King over against the cage.#TD#
Takahashi has picked King up - he's going for a ride! Takahashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
King is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?#T4#
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though. #SUB#
Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions.
King wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King wants to get back to his feet.
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 Hiro Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from King.
Takahashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King stuffs the takedown.
King misses with a hook.#CL#
Takahashi clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Takahashi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hiro Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King controlling the position for now.
Takahashi moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Takahashi easily slips into full mount!
King wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
King is looking to get to half guard.
Takahashi wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Takahashi wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Takahashi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Takahashi throwing strikes here but King is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takahashi with the ground and pound from mount.
King wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takahashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#T4#
King prevents Takahashi from taking his back.
King holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Takahashi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Takahashi is working for a guillotine from mount but King frees his head quite easily.
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is bucking up trying to escape but Takahashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
King tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Takahashi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##TD#
King tries to sprawl but Takahashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves into full guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Takahashi stops King from standing up.
King is trying to keep Takahashi in close.
Takahashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takahashi is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Takahashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruce King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Takahashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takahashi goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King 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.#TD#
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Takahashi throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takahashi's guard. Nice move by King!#REVB##ES#
Takahashi kicks King off and gets to his feet. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Takahashi has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Takahashi has King pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Takahashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending King tumbling to the mat - Takahashi dives into King's guard.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Takahashi dives into side control.
#REVB#
King is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi taking a breather here.
Takahashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takahashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Takahashi!
Hiro Takahashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Takahashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgregor swivels and escapes.
Mcgregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgregor duly obliges.
Mcgregor throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcgregor did well to prevent Takahashi getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgregor is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgregor avoid being mounted?
Takahashi is pressing down on Mcgregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgregor is holding on for now.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is pressing down on Mcgregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgregor is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgregor defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Takahashi stops Mcgregor from getting back to his feet.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcgregor defending well though.
Takahashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgregor's head.
Takahashi wants to pass to mount but Mcgregor is defending the position.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgregor keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgregor. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi. #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.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgregor sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takahashi tries for a takedown but Mcgregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mick Mcgregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Takahashi.
Mcgregor throws a right hand that Takahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahashi also avoids with ease.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgregor but Mcgregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in and bounces Mcgregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Mcgregor is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard.
Takahashi tries to pass to full mount but Mcgregor defends it. #T3#
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Takahashi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Takahashi controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takahashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgregor tries to lock up and control but Takahashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Takahashi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mcgregor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgregor is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiro Takahashi 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.
#R2##TD2#
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Takahashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcgregor is not content to let Takahashi control the position. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takahashi prevents Mcgregor from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi advances to full mount. #T1#
Takahashi looking to finish with strikes here!
Takahashi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mcgregor is controlling an arm, preventing Takahashi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mcgregor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Takahashi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Takahashi throwing strikes here but Mcgregor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mcgregor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
Mcgregor tries to lock up and control but Takahashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takahashi trying to control but Mcgregor is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takahashi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mcgregor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgregor is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Takahashi has taken his back.
#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mcgregor taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiro Takahashi!
After the fight, Hiro Takahashi 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.
The defeated Mick Mcgregor had this to say: 'I can say only this: Next time i will kill you !!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tisoaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tisoaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Takahashi is looking to sweep but instead, Tisoaka has passed into half guard.
Takahashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takahashi tries to get out of the position.
Tisoaka controlling the pace.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Tisoaka controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka working Takahashi over with strikes here. #T2#
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Takahashi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Takahashi right now.
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Takahashi just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Tisoaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tisoaka.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tisoaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Tisoaka lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Takahashi sprawling to the canvas. Tisoaka follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Takahashi hang on? #ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!
Well, if Tisoaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Oh Takahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.#T1#
Tisoaka content to control rather than advance.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Tisoaka has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Check out the look on Tisoaka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Katuro Tisoaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tisoaka taking a breather here. #T3#
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tisoaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi prevents Tisoaka from moving into mount.
Takahashi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tisoaka presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Takahashi is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tisoaka controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Tisoaka looking for a guillotine from mount but Takahashi is having none of it.
Tisoaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Tisoaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Tisoaka.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tisoaka. That did some damage!
Tisoaka fails with the takedown.
Tisoaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Tisoaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
#BC2#
Tisoaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Tisoaka counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Tisoaka 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.
Takahashi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tisoaka content just to control the position here.
Tisoaka moves to take his opponent's back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tisoaka working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Takahashi is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tisoaka has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Takahashi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katuro Tisoaka!
Our winner, Katuro Tisoaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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