Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Maluga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takuma on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Maluga.
Takuma avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Takuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga is looking to clinch.
Takuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Takuma misses.
Maluga moves out of range as Takuma strikes.
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Takuma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maluga. That one must have hurt.
Takuma looks winded!
Maluga tests Takuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Maluga drives through and clinches with Takuma against the cage.
Takuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Maluga backwards.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga gets through Takuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga. #T1#
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Takuma's ribcage.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takumas head.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
Maluga connects with a knee to the head.
Maluga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga pushes Takuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Maluga on the inside.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
A short left from Maluga.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Maluga is working Takuma over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
A left hand lands to the body for Maluga.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Maluga scores with a shot to the side of Takuma's head.
Maluga lands with a left to the head.
Maluga is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Takuma's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Takuma! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kilo Maluga!
Our winner, Kilo Maluga, 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.

Event: RapidFC 57
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Nice jab there from Takuma.
Vision throws a lazy body kick
and Takuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Ray Vision has been cut.
Takuma misses with a two punch combination.
Vision throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vision throws a hook but Takuma avoids it easily.
Vision closes the distance but Takuma moves to the side
and Takuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vision smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vision throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Takuma misses the target.
Vision avoids the body shot from Takuma.
Ray Vision seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takuma misses with a looping left.#T1#
Takuma swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Vision decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takuma's guard.
Vision trying to control the position from guard on top but Takuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vision throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vision throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vision thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Vision has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vision seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Vision throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vision stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takuma keeping moving, preventing Vision from controlling successfully.
Vision tries to free his leg and advance position but Takuma is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takuma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vision wants to clinch but Takuma slips to the side
and Vision takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Vision drives through and clinches with Takuma against the cage.
Takuma stops a takedown attempt from Vision.
Takuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vision has him pressed against the cage.
Takuma is working Vision over against the cage.
Vision looks winded!
Nice body punch from Takuma.
Takuma wants to break free but Vision has control. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Takuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takuma scores with a shot to the side of Vision's head.
Takuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Vision backwards.
Nice body punch from Takuma - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Takuma - that landed with a thud.
Takuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Takuma.
Takuma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takuma can't find room to land a body shot as Vision controls the action.
Takuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vision backwards.
Takuma lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Ray Vision's cut even more.
Takuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takuma lands a body shot.
Takuma digs a right hand underneath Vision's ribcage. Vision let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takuma pushes Vision back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Takuma breaks the clinch.
Vision walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Vision limp body while Takuma jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Fusi misses the shot to the body.
Takuma is looking to counter punch.
James Fusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takuma loads up on a big right hand but Fusi slips the punch.
Takuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fusi.
A slow jab from Fusi misses its intended target.
Takuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fusi punishes Takuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Fusi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takuma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fusi clobbers Takuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takuma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fusi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fusi misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Takuma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fusi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takuma.
Fusi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fusi misses with a lunging right hand
and Takuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fusi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fusi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Fusi thuds his right hand into Takuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fusi throws a poor cross that misses
and Takuma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fusi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Fusi misses with a hook. Takuma ducked under it nicely.
Takuma throwing a counter right hand but Fusi manages to avoid it.
Fusi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takuma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takuma. Fusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fusi scores with a jab.
Takuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fusi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Takuma.#CL#
Takuma clinches up with Fusi and pushes him back against the cage.
Fusi pushes Takuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fusi lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fusi lands a left hand.
Takuma takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fusi.
Takuma misses with a body punch.
Fusi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Fusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Fusi - that landed with a thud.
Takuma blocks a body shot from Fusi.
Fusi digs a right hand into Takuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takuma's gas tank.
Takuma is breathing heavily.
Fusi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fusi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takuma prevents a body shot from Fusi.
Fusi blocks an uppercut.
Fusi digs a right hand into Takuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takuma's gas tank.
Fusi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
Takuma blocks a body shot from Fusi.
Fusi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fusi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fusi is working Takuma over against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from Fusi.
Fusi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fusi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
Fusi presses Takuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fusi lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fusi.
Fusi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fusi.
Fusi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takuma backwards.
A short right from Fusi. #ROC2#
Takuma is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fusi.
A short right from Takuma on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fusi misses with a punch to the body.
Fusi lands a body shot.
Fusi lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Fusi drops Takuma onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takuma is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Takuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fusi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Takuma to his knees! Fusi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Fusi!
James Fusi is the new super heavyweight champion!
James Fusi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RapidFC 49
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch.
Takuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Addams lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Takuma has been cut.
Addams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Addams blocking some punches.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Takuma avoids the damage to the body.
Takuma lands a nice uppercut.
Takuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Takuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
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!
Takuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takuma misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Addams.
Addams throws a leg kick which misses Takuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Takuma tries to avoid it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Addams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Takuma misses. #CL#
Takuma has Addams up against the cage in a clinch.
Addams blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Takuma fails to land.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Takuma avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Takuma misses with some punches.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takuma avoids it.
Takuma lands with a light punch inside.
Takuma lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Takuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takuma avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Takuma wants to break free but Addams has control.
Takuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takuma throws a head punch that misses.
Takuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Takuma lands a nice uppercut.
Takuma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Takuma.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Takuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Takuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takuma avoids it.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Takuma won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Takuma stalling.
Addams blocking some punches.
Addams blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Takuma.
Takuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Addams.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Takuma blocks with his arms.
Addams has Takuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takuma lands a shoulder strike.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams looks winded!
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Takuma.
A left hand lands to the body for Takuma.
Takuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Takuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.#T4#
Takuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Takuma.
Takuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Nice body punch from Takuma.
Takuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takuma lands an uppercut.
Takuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takuma lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Addams is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Lurch Addams's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takuma.
Addams is still on wobbly legs! Can Takuma finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Addams seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Takuma drops Addams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Addams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Takuma scores with a shot to the side of Addams's head.
Takuma creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Addams out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Ryo Takuma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Maestre throws a right and a left that Takuma avoids nicely.
Takuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Maestre tries to bum rush Takuma with a series of wild strikes but Takuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maestre misses with a left hand
and Takuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Takuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestre scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Maestre.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takuma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maestre has time to react.#T1#
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takuma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Takuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Takuma avoids it well.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on Takuma's shoulder, as Takuma tries to avoid the shot.
Takuma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Takuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takuma misses with a straight right.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maestre misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Takuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maestre! Takuma lets Maestre back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Maestre is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Takuma connects with the perfect overhand right and Maestre falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Takuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma retains his super heavyweight title!
Ryo Takuma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RapidFC 42
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Arciniega.
Good body shot from Takuma.
Takuma misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takuma.
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Arciniega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Takuma fails to land.
Takuma has a couple of punches blocked by Arciniega.
Takuma scores with a hook to the body.
Arciniega is breathing heavily.
Arciniega has a couple of punches blocked by Takuma.
Takuma is leaning against Arciniega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takuma can't find room to land a body shot as Arciniega controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takuma is leaning against Arciniega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Takuma.
Stalling in the clinch from Takuma.
Takuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arciniega swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Takuma tries a body shot but Arciniega blocks it.
Arciniega takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Arciniega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arciniega.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Arciniega ducks under a wild hook from Takuma.
Takuma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takuma lands a big right hook! Arciniega looks hurt but is still standing! Takuma lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Arciniega falls down and Takuma dives in with a huge hammer fist! Arciniega's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Takuma runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ryo Takuma 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.

Event: RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
McGregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.
Ryo Takuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takuma lands a nice shot that snaps McGregor's head back.
Takuma's corner calls for a 1-2. Takuma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Some wild striking there from Takuma.
Takuma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Takuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takuma closes the distance looking to clinch
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takuma to score with a decent uppercut.
Takuma lands a body shot.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Takuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Takuma blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takuma has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Takuma can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takuma.
Takuma misses with some punches. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Takuma ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Takuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
Takuma throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takuma moves away.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Takuma.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takuma.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takuma.#T2#
Takuma lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Takuma misses with a hook.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor misses the body punch
and Takuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takuma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGregor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takuma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGregor's head.
Takuma throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Takuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Takuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor looking to stall.
Takuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Takuma throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Takuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takuma letting McGregor take a breather here.#T3#
Takuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takuma throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Takuma taking a breather.
Takuma has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takuma up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takuma.
Takuma has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Takuma throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takuma throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Takuma 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.
McGregor takes a swing at Takuma's ribcage but misses.
Takuma throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Takuma coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takuma is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Takuma throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Takuma clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Takuma fails to land.
Takuma misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Takuma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takuma.
Takuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Takuma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Takuma misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Takuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricco McGregor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takuma throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Takuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Takuma instigates a clinch.
Takuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor blocks an uppercut. #KD2#
Takuma drops McGregor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McGregor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takuma.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Takuma misses with some punches.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Takuma working aggressively here.
Takuma misses with the head strike.
Takuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takuma misses with the head strike.
Takuma misses with some punches.
Takuma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGregor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takuma is unloading with more strikes now! McGregor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado. #TD#
Takuma gets caught napping as Machado dives in and scores a takedown. Takuma manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takuma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takuma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takuma! #REVB#
Takuma working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Takuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado struggling a bit here.#T1#
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado is trying to control Takuma's posture but Takuma avoids it.
Machado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takuma trying to control here. #SUB#
Machado has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takuma defend it? Machado steps over the head and cranks it - Takuma is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heitor Machado!

Event: FARTMMA 42
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Cobra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cobra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takuma's head.
Cobra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cobra passes Takuma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takuma is trying to control but can't.
Cobra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cobra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cobra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra content to control rather than advance.
Takuma is staying active underneath Cobra, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takuma's head.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobra wants to pass to mount but Takuma is defending the position.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takuma's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Takuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takuma tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Cobra content to control rather than advance.
Takuma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cobra is trying to control. Takuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra winds up and cracks Takuma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cobra lands strikes from half guard.
Cobra is keen to just control but Takuma is a slippery customer.
Cobra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takuma has hold of Cobra's hands but Cobra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Cobra wants to free his trapped foot but Takuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cobra is keen to just control but Takuma is a slippery customer.
Cobra 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.
Takuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cobra.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Cobra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takuma's head.
Takuma is not content to let Cobra control the position.
Cobra thows a huge punch but Takuma dodges it nicely.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra throwing shots but Takuma is blocking nicely.
Cobra thows a huge punch but Takuma dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra trying to pass the guard but Takuma defending well.
Cobra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Cobra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cobra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takuma pinned against the cage. Takuma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takuma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takuma.
Cobra feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Cobra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takuma defending well though.
Cobra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takuma!
Cobra lands a big shot there that rocks Takuma but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cobra thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
Cobra with shots to the head and body - Takuma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cobra throwing strikes here but Takuma is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Takuma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cobra on the ground.
Cobra unloading with bombs!
Cobra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cobra landing shots from mount.
Cobra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Takuma taking shots to the head.
Cobra softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Takuma is out cold! Cobra jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cobra!
A victorious Kyle Cobra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FARTMMA 36
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Takuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Dodong Santiago has been cut.#KD2#
Santiago drops Takuma with a nice combination! Santiago dives into Takuma's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Takuma has been cut.
Takuma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takuma has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Santiago throws a big right hand that misses.
Takuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago wants to stand and escape but Takuma is having none of it.
Takuma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago has Takuma pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Takuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santiago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takuma advances position into side control!
Takuma tries to advance to mount but can't.
Santiago stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Santiago is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takuma working away.
Takuma just content to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago looks winded!
Takuma lands a big right hook! Santiago looks hurt but is still standing! Takuma lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Santiago falls down and Takuma dives in with a huge hammer fist! Santiago's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Takuma runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dodong Santiago spoke after the fight, saying 'I learned about this fight and im going to used what i learned here in my future fights. Thank you all and goodnight.'.

Event: FARTMMA 32
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Takuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takuma with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Pullum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Takuma gets caught flat footed, as Pullum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Pullum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pullum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Takuma keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Pullum drops back looking for a leg! Takuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takuma manages to kick Pullum off! Pullum jumps back into Takuma's guard.
Takuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pullum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Pullum 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.
Pullum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pullum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pullum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takuma tries to get out of the position.
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takuma is keeping the position for now.
Takuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pullum drops back looking for a leg! Takuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takuma manages to kick Pullum off! Pullum jumps back into Takuma's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pullum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pullum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pullum trying to control but Takuma is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pullum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullum throws a big right hand that misses.
Takuma controlling Pullum's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takuma takes a swing at Pullum's ribcage but misses.
Pullum has his takedown stuffed
and Takuma counters with a nice body shot.
Takuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Pullum shoots in but no luck this time.
Takuma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ryo Takuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.#T4#
Takuma misses with a looping right.
A cross from Takuma lands.
Pullum has his takedown stuffed
and Takuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takuma staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Takuma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takuma scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Takuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum's cut.
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##KD#
Takuma drops Pullum with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pullum looks back up at him and smiles so Takuma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #TD2#
Pullum shoots in and gets a takedown into Takuma's guard.
Takuma has control of Pullum's left arm, preventing Pullum from doing any damage.
Pullum throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pullum is working Takuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pullum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Pullum has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Pullum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takuma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pullum wants to control but Takuma is keeping him busy. #T1#
Takuma is trying to escape the position but Pullum is controlling the position.
Takuma struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Pullum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pullum controls the position.#SUB2#
Pullum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Pullum.#T2#
Pullum trying to control the position but Takuma is working away. #SUB2#
Pullum in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Takuma is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum is the new super heavyweight champion!
Furnum Pullum decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: FARTMMA 28
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1##KD#
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Takuma tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Takuma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Ryo Takuma has been cut.#KD#
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Takuma tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Takuma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Takuma is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takuma slips under a jab from Steel.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
letting Takuma counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Hot Steel has been cut.
Takuma avoids a kick to the body.
Steel slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Takuma misses the target.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Takuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Takuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Takuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel! Takuma lets Steel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Steel is rocked!
Takuma finds Steel's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Steel flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Takuma lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Steel will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma! Ryo Takuma retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ryo Takuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FARTMMA 24
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1#
Takuma slips under a jab from Guide.
Nice cross by Guide.#KD2#
Guide feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takuma sprawling to the canvas! Takuma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Guide finish him?! #CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Takuma has been cut.
Guide swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Guide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Newbie Guide has been cut.
Takuma defending well as Guide loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Takuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guide.
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!
Takuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Takuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guide.
Guide looks to land a right hand but Takuma moved out of range.
Takuma walks into a jab.
Takuma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guide throws a shot from downtown. Takuma moves away and avoids it.
Guide misses with a left hand
and Takuma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guide throws a body punch but Takuma moves out of range. #T1#
Takuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guide throws out the jab.
Takuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guide throws an off balance right hand
and Takuma counters with a right hand to the body.
Guide looks winded!
Guide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takuma manages to avoid it.
Takuma is looking for a counter combo.
Newbie Guide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takuma ducks under a wild hook from Guide.
Takuma defending well as Guide loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Takuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guide takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Takuma.
Guide catches Takuma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Guide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guide thinking.
Guide tries to bum rush Takuma with a series of wild strikes but Takuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guide takes a swing at Takuma's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Takuma cracks Guide with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takuma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Guide to stand back up!#ROC#
Guide is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Newbie Guide's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guide misses with a hook
and Takuma counters with a big left hand that crumples Guide! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ryo Takuma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FARTMMA 20
Date: Feb 28, 2019

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Coetzee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coetzee.
Coetzee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Takuma misses.
Coetzee misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Takuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coetzee! Takuma lets Coetzee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Kallie Coetzee has been cut.#CL2#
Takuma has Coetzee up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Coetzee breaks the clinch.
Takuma slips a jab from Coetzee.
Takuma throws out a counter right but Coetzee avoids it with no problem.
Takuma moves out of range as Coetzee strikes.
Coetzee throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Takuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coetzee! Takuma lets Coetzee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Takuma lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma 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.
Kallie Coetzee spoke after the fight, saying 'I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.'.

Event: FARTMMA 17
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Nigannou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nigannou looks to land a combination but Takuma avoids it well.
Nigannou throws a right hand that Takuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Takuma also avoids with ease.
Nigannou misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Nigannou.
Nigannou fails to land with a series of punches.
Nigannou fails to land with a series of punches.
Takuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigannou misses with a looping left.
Takuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nigannou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takuma backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigannou throws a looping overhand right but Takuma ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nigannou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takuma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nigannou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nigannou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takuma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takuma scores with a hook to the body. Nigannou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takuma slips a jab and a cross from Nigannou.
Takuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nigannou manages to avoid it.
Takuma slips a jab and a cross from Nigannou.
Takuma missing with a left hand there. Nigannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nigannou takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like France Nigannou has been cut.
Nigannou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takuma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##KD2#
Takuma sends Nigannou crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takuma is motioning to the referee to let Nigannou up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
France Nigannou's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nigannou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takuma counters with a big right hand! Oh Nigannou is in trouble here! Takuma follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: FARTMMA 14 : BAD BLOOD
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takuma.
Good exchange - Takuma coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Koli Hunt has been cut.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Takuma back into the cage.
Hunt is working for takedown but Takuma is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Takuma moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Takuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takuma is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Takuma shuts the power down on Hunt. Lights out, game over! Takuma is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryo Takuma!

Event: FARTMMA 11
Date: Jan 08, 2019

#R1#
Chibasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Takuma.#CUT#
It looks like Hakuho Chibasaki has been cut.
Takuma moves out of range as Chibasaki strikes.
Takuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takuma lands a slapping body shot.
Chibasaki misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Takuma misses its target.
Chibasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Takuma counters with a nice right hand that sends Chibasaki toppling to the canvas! Chibasaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takuma finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chibasaki gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Takuma points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Chibasaki wakes up just in time to hear Takuma thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!

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