Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 31: Yield
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Mamoru connects with a right hand. Ryokale shakes it off.
Ryokale checks a leg kick nicely.
Mamoru wants to clinch.
Ryokale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Ryokale scores with a takedown into Mamoru's guard.
Ryokale stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryokale.
Ryokale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryokale.
Ryokale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale prevents Mamoru from escaping the position.
Mamoru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamoru tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Ryokale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ryokale advances to mount.
Ryokale connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ryokale putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mamoru in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Ryokale swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruddo Ryokale!

Event: Grunge 26: Ultramega OK
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Rad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamoru counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Rad is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamoru. That's going to slow Rad down.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamoru finish him?#TD#
Mamoru dives in and scores a takedown into Rad's guard.#SU#
Mamoru gets to his feet - Rad follows without any prompting.
Rad misses with a hook
and Mamoru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Mamoru rushes Rad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamoru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Mamoru works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Mamoru stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Mamoru rushes Rad and presses him up against the cage.
Rad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mamoru has him pressed against the cage.
Mamoru pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Mamoru turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mamoru manages to end up in side control.#SU#
Mamoru stands up. #CL#
Mamoru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rad, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Mamoru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Mamoru turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Mamoru decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rad to his feet.
Rad looks winded!#TD#
Mamoru shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Mamoru postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rad to stand up.
Rad throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamoru counters with a crisp right that sends Rad to the canvas! Mamoru follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takamura Mamoru!
Takamura Mamoru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.

Event: Eight Limbs XXXII - Nets
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delac misses with a body shot.
As Delac looks to move away, Mamoru throws a big counter combo but Delac just gets out of the way.
Delac cracks Mamoru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamoru.
Jab by Mamoru.
Delac tries to clinch but Mamoru is having none of it.
It looked like Mamoru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delac slips a jab and a cross from Mamoru.
Mamoru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Delac backs up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru throws a good cross that connects.
Delac misses with an uppercut. Mamoru saw that one coming.
Mamoru takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Delac misses with a body shot
and Mamoru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Delac misses
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.
Mamoru looks to land a combination but Delac avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Delac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamoru lands with a nice combination. Delac backs away looking to recover.
Delac throws a right hand that misses
and Delac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delac misses with an uppercut
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delac misses with a hook
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mamoru lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delac misses with an uppercut. Mamoru saw that one coming.
Delac misses with a right hand
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Delac is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Delac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamoru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Delac.
Delac closes the distance but Mamoru moves to the side
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
Delac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamoru scores with a decent looking hook.
Delac wants to clinch
and Mamoru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takamura Mamoru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Delac misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delac misses with a jab to the body
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delac takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Delac misses
and Mamoru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Delac misses the body punch
and Mamoru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Delac thinking.
Delac misses with a hook
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Delac throws a hook but Mamoru blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Delac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delac misses with a body shot
and Mamoru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delac wants to clinch
and Mamoru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Delac thinking. #T1#
Mamoru cracks Delac with a good jab.
Delac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamoru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mamoru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delac can do to turn this around?
Delac misses with a double jab.
It looked like Mamoru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mamoru lands a jab to the head.
Mamoru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Delac misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamoru misses with a wild combination.
Takamura Mamoru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delac throws an off balance right hand
and Mamoru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamoru throws a one two combo.
Delac catches Mamoru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Takamura Mamoru is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru cracks Delac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delac throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takamura Mamoru dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Delac connects with a looping right hand.
Roko Delac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Delac misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamoru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamoru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delac misses with an uppercut. Mamoru saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Mamoru misses its target.
Delac misses the body punch
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.
Delac swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamoru counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delac closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamoru counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Mamoru lands with an overhand left.
Delac connects with a quick right hand that sends Mamoru tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roko Delac!
Roko Delac tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Eight Limbs XXVI - Gattuso
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamoru needs to keep his hands up - Jose De La Cus had a free shot at his head there.
Jose De La Cus lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Jose De La Cus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Jose De La Cus.
Mamoru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jose De La Cus scores with a shot to the body.
Mamoru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Jose De La Cus does no damage.
Mamoru unleashes a big counter combination but Jose De La Cus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jose De La Cus misses with an uppercut
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.
Jose De La Cus scores with a one two! Mamoru had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jose De La Cus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jose De La Cus connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jose De La Cus throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamoru counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamoru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamoru! But no joy.
Jose De La Cus misses the jab.#T1#
Jose De La Cus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamoru on the side of the head.
Jose De La Cus throws a combination that misses
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jose De La Cus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jose De La Cus throws a right hand that Mamoru ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamoru also avoids with ease.
Jose De La Cus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jose De La Cus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamoru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose De La Cus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
A nice side step and Mamoru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jose De La Cus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru scores with a jab to the body.
Jose De La Cus misses with a double jab
and Mamoru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jose De La Cus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Jose De La Cus avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose De La Cus misses with a combination
and Mamoru counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Mamoru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jose De La Cus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Mamoru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamoru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamoru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamoru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jose De La Cus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jose De La Cus looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Jose De La Cus misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamoru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamoru lands a head shot.
Jose De La Cus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Mamoru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but Mamoru avoids them all with ease.
Jose De La Cus punishes Mamoru's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Mamoru misses.
Jose De La Cus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Jose De La Cus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. Jose De La Cus saw that one coming.
Jose De La Cus misses with a double jab
and Mamoru counters with a nice uppercut.
Jose De La Cus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamoru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamoru drops his hands momentarily and Jose De La Cus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jose De La Cus cracks Mamoru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose De La Cus was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamoru.
Jose De La Cus throwing a counter right hand but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Jose De La Cus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamoru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mamoru slips a straight right by Jose De La Cus.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Jose De La Cus avoids it with no problem.
Mamoru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Jab by Jose De La Cus.
Mamoru swings for the body but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jose De La Cus misses the target.
Jose De La Cus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jose De La Cus misses with a straight right.
Mamoru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jose De La Cus throws out the jab.
Mamoru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jose De La Cus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?
Mamoru connects with the punch.
Mamoru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus misses with an uppercut.
Jose De La Cus throws a looping overhand right but Mamoru ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Mamoru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jose De La Cus misses with a looping left.
Mamoru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jose De La Cus slips a jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Jose De La Cus misses with a two punch combination.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but Mamoru avoids them all with ease.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush Mamoru with a series of wild strikes but Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter Jose De La Cus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jose De La Cus misses with a hook
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
Mamoru drops his hands momentarily and Jose De La Cus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jose De La Cus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jose De La Cus looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Jose De La Cus throws a lazy right hand but Mamoru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Mamoru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jose De La Cus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamoru unleashes a big counter combination but Jose De La Cus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jose De La Cus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamoru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Jose De La Cus misses.
Jose De La Cus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jose De La Cus looks to land a combination but Mamoru avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Jose De La Cus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Mamoru misses.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that Mamoru avoids nicely.
It seemed like Mamoru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jose De La Cus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamoru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamoru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose De La Cus.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamoru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamoru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jose De La Cus misses with a two punch combination.
Mamoru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but Mamoru avoids them all with ease.
Mamoru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jose De La Cus.
A left and a right from Jose De La Cus both land. Nice combination.
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!
Mamoru misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Jose De La Cus scores with a shot to the body.
Mamoru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamoru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jose De La Cus thinking.
Mamoru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter Jose De La Cus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jose De La Cus misses with a left hand
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jose De La Cus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jose De La Cus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru throws a hook to the side of Jose De La Cus's head but Jose De La Cus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamoru's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamoru duly obliges.
Jose De La Cus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Jose De La Cus throws a hook to the side of Mamoru's head but Mamoru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jose De La Cus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mamoru misses with a double jab. #T2#
Mamoru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
Mamoru walks into a left hand.
Mamoru slips under a jab from Jose De La Cus.
Mamoru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamoru looks to throw the jab but Jose De La Cus is out of range.
Jose De La Cus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jose De La Cus slips a straight right by Mamoru.
Jose De La Cus misses the shot to the body.
Jose De La Cus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamoru counters with a left and a right that stings Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takamura Mamoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose De La Cus scores with a jab. Mamoru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takamura Mamoru.
Well Jose De La Cus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Carter Jose De La Cus!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Carter Jose De La Cus!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Carter Jose De La Cus!

Carter Jose De La Cus wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carter Jose De La Cus made sure he mentioned Dick Dolla Douchebag, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Eight Limbs XXI - Pilots
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Mamoru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fonseca connects with the punch.
Mamoru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mamoru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fonseca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fonseca misses with a hook
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fonseca!
Fonseca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a left hand
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.
Fonseca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fonseca lands a nice shot that snaps Mamoru's head back. #ROC#Mamoru is rocked!
Mamoru just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru is still on wobbly legs! Can Fonseca finish him?
Fonseca scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamoru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mamoru seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Fonseca misses
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamoru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Mamoru misses with a straight right.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Mamoru slips the punch.
Mamoru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fonseca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamoru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonseca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mamoru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fonseca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fonseca swings for the body but Mamoru moves out of range.
Mamoru on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mamoru moves out of range as Fonseca strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mamoru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fonseca - the referee stops the clock and Mamoru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fonseca. Mamoru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Fonseca moves into range and clinches up with Mamoru.#BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fonseca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamoru misses.
Mamoru throws a right and a left that Fonseca avoids nicely.
Mamoru misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca connects with a nice looking jab.
Fonseca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fonseca throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamoru.
Good shot there by Mamoru.
Fonseca connects with a single shot there.
Fonseca misses the jab.
Mamoru is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Mamoru.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mamoru checks a leg kick.
Fonseca misses with a hook.
Fonseca throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Fonseca dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. Mamoru saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamoru! But no joy.
Takamura Mamoru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamoru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamoru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fonseca with a body shot.
Fonseca connects with a quick right hand that sends Mamoru tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juan Fonseca!

Event: Eight Limbs XVI
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamoru cracks a nice hook into Lallukka's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Lallukka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
Mamoru moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
Mamoru scores with a hook.
Lallukka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lallukka drops his hands momentarily and Mamoru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamoru lands with a nice combination. Lallukka backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lallukka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mamoru thuds his right hand into Lallukka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lallukka's hands.
Mamoru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lallukka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mamoru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamoru with a hook.
A head kick by Lallukka misses
and Mamoru counters with a nice body shot.
Mamoru throws a jab when Lallukka was well out of range.#T2#
Mamoru throws a hook to the side of Lallukka's head but Lallukka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Mamoru. #CUT#It looks like Lalli Lallukka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru thuds his right hand into Lallukka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick by Lallukka misses #KD#
and Mamoru counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Lallukka to the mat! Mamoru runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Lallukka is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#Lallukka is rocked!
Lallukka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamoru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamoru lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamoru.
Lallukka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru misses with a series of wild punches.
Lallukka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takamura Mamoru should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Lalli Lallukka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mamoru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mamoru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lallukka can do to turn this around?
Lallukka throws out a loose jab but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Mamoru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lallukka! But no joy.
Lallukka misses with the body kick
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takamura Mamoru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lallukka takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Lallukka 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Lallukka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Lallukka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamoru.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lallukka.
Mamoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mamoru. Those never looked like landing.
Mamoru lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Mamoru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lallukka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
A head kick misses from Lallukka.
Mamoru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Lallukka avoids the punch easily.
Lallukka throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Mamoru.
Lallukka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mamoru throws a lazy right hand but Lallukka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lallukka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lallukka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Mamoru moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Mamoru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lallukka doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takamura Mamoru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lalli Lallukka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Mamoru. #KD#
Mamoru scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Lallukka to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Mamoru away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Lallukka got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Lallukka is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamoru finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Mamoru there.
Mamoru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lallukka.
Mamoru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lallukka seems to have recovered his senses.
Mamoru checks a leg kick.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lallukka throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and before Lallukka can reset, Mamoru rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Lallukka is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Mamoru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mamoru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamoru connects with a single shot there.
Mamoru checks a low kick from Lallukka.
A little feinted left hand from Mamoru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lallukka throws a lazy head kick
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Lallukka throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamoru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lallukka misses with the body kick
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Lalli Lallukka's cut even more.
Mamoru takes a swing at Lallukka's ribcage but misses.
Lallukka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamoru lands a right and a left and another right! Lallukka goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takamura Mamoru!
Post fight, Takamura Mamoru stared into the camera and said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: Eight Limbs XIV
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Mamoru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamoru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamoru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Mamoru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mamoru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Mamoru's knee but Mamoru avoids it well.
Mamoru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Mamoru seems unphased.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamoru moves away.
Sackett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Mamoru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamoru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett. #T1#
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamoru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamoru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
Mamoru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Sackett catches Mamoru right on the button with a cross.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Mamoru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Mamoru slips the punch.
Mamoru cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
Mamoru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamoru.
A good leg kick by Sackett. #CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mamoru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Mamoru's ribcage. Mamoru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mamoru tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Sackett.
Mamoru is trying to push Sackett away but Sackett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Mamoru tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Mamoru back against the ropes.
Mamoru wants to break free but Sackett has control.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Mamoru struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mamoru throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Mamoru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Mamoru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Mamoru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamoru takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoru avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Mamoru counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett wants to slow Mamoru down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamoru on the side of the head.#T1#
Sackett is looking to chop away at Mamoru's legs.
Mamoru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamoru doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Mamoru 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.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamoru throws a counter combo.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Mamoru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mamoru is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?#T2#
A short right from Sackett.
Mamoru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Mamoru.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Mamoru is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Mamoru is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Mamoru seems to have recovered his senses.
Mamoru can't break the clinch.
Mamoru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamoru tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Mamoru wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
Mamoru is trying to break free.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Sackett misses.
Mamoru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Donk. Sackett catches Mamoru right on the button with a cross.
Mamoru throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Mamoru is trying to break free.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Mamoru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
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!
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamoru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Mamoru misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Mamoru moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Mamoru's head but Mamoru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett connects with a quick right hand that sends Mamoru tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett 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: Eight Limbs XII
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baracuta scores with a push kick.
Baracuta throws a wild body kick that Mamoru sees coming a mile off.
Baracuta misses with a head kick.
Mamoru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baracuta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baracuta works Mamoru's body with a nice hook.
Crass Baracuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baracuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baracuta connects with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baracuta.
Mamoru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baracuta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Baracuta is predictable there
and Mamoru counters with a left to the body.
Baracuta misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Mamoru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mamoru missing with a left hand there. Baracuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mamoru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baracuta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Baracuta closes the distance and clinches.
Mamoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamoru is trying to force a seperation but Baracuta has the dominant position.
Baracuta prevents a body shot from Mamoru.
Baracuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamoru is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mamoru breaks the clinch.
Baracuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mamoru counter with a right hand.
Mamoru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mamoru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamoru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crunch! Baracuta slams his shin into Mamoru's torso.
Baracuta is looking to clinch but Mamoru is avoiding it. #T2#
Mamoru misses the shot to the body.
Baracuta tests Mamoru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baracuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baracuta takes a swing at Mamoru's ribcage but misses.
Mamoru throws a counter combo.
Baracuta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baracuta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baracuta.
Baracuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mamoru unleashes a big counter combination but Baracuta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baracuta misses with a looping left.
Mamoru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crass Baracuta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baracuta scores with a nice head shot.
Mamoru slips a jab from Baracuta.
Baracuta looks for the body kick but Mamoru saw that one coming.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Baracuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baracuta moves away.
Mamoru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baracuta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamoru scrambles back to his feet.
Baracuta misses with a double jab.
Baracuta is looking to slow Mamoru down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamoru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamoru steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baracuta. That one must have hurt.
Mamoru ducks under a wild hook from Baracuta.#T1#
Baracuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamoru manages to avoid it.
Baracuta looks to land a right hand but Mamoru moved out of range.
Mamoru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Baracuta coming out on top.
Baracuta looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mamoru to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Mamoru.
Mamoru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamoru cracks Baracuta with an open hand slap.
Baracuta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Baracuta moves into range and clinches up with Mamoru.
Baracuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamorus head.
Baracuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamoru's elbow.
Baracuta has Mamoru pressed against the ropes, preventing Mamoru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Baracuta. #T2#
Baracuta lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru can't find room to land a body shot as Baracuta controls the action.
Mamoru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Baracuta fails to land.
Baracuta lands with a right to the head.
Baracuta scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Mamoru breaks from the clinch.
Baracuta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mamoru's hands.
Jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a hook. Baracuta ducked under it nicely.
Baracuta throws a leg kick
and Mamoru counters with a two punch combo.
Baracuta connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Mamoru's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Mamoru - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Crass Baracuta!
A relieved looking Crass Baracuta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Eight Limbs X
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamoru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baracuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamoru throws out a counter right but Baracuta avoids it with no problem.
Baracuta throws a body kick that misses.
Mamoru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crass Baracuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baracuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamoru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mamoru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamoru scores with a body shot.
Baracuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamoru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Mamoru.
No joy there for Baracuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baracuta misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Mamoru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baracuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamoru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baracuta just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baracuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamoru throws a right hand that Baracuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Baracuta also avoids with ease.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baracuta lands a body punch.
Mamoru is trying to break the clinch but Baracuta has him pressed against the ropes.
Mamoru wants to break free but Baracuta has control.
Mamoru wants to get back to striking at distance but Baracuta won't allow it.
Mamoru working hard to break the clinch.
Mamoru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baracuta has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baracuta.
Mamoru misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Baracuta.
Mamoru tries to break free but Baracuta pushes him back against the ropes.
Baracuta lands a body shot.
Mamoru is trying to force a seperation but Baracuta has the dominant position.
Mamoru tries to break the clinch but Baracuta is controlling the position. #T2#
Baracuta lands a right hand.
Baracuta lands a right hand.
Mamoru wants to break free but Baracuta has control.
Mamoru working hard to break the clinch.
Baracuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards.
Mamoru has had enough of the clinch but Baracuta keeps him there for the moment.
Mamoru is trying to push Baracuta away but Baracuta has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Baracuta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Mamoru breaks from the clinch.
Mamoru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baracuta digs a good hook to Mamoru's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Baracuta rushes Mamoru and presses him up against the ropes.
Mamoru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baracuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baracuta has Mamoru pressed against the ropes, preventing Mamoru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baracuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Baracuta lands a nice uppercut.
Baracuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamoru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamoru can't break the clinch. #T3#
Mamoru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamoru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baracuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards.
Mamoru can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baracuta.
Mamoru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Baracuta fails to land.
Mamoru is trying to push Baracuta away but Baracuta has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mamoru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamoru wants to break free but Baracuta has control.
Mamoru is trying to push Baracuta away but Baracuta has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Baracuta.
Mamoru is trying to break the clinch but Baracuta has him pressed against the ropes.
Baracuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baracuta blocks a body shot from Mamoru.
Baracuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards. #ROC#Mamoru is rocked!
Baracuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamoru is still on wobbly legs! Can Baracuta finish him?
Mamoru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baracuta has a couple of punches blocked by Mamoru.
Baracuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baracuta - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Baracuta fails to land.
Mamoru blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mamoru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru blocking some punches.
Mamoru blocking some punches. #T4#
Mamoru blocking some punches. #BC#
Baracuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baracuta lands a slapping body shot.
Mamoru looks winded!
Baracuta knocks out Mamoru with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Baracuta before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Baracuta picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crass Baracuta!
Crass Baracuta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Friday Contender Series 1
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takemura, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takemura.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Takemura tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takemura is defending well for now.
Smith taking a breather.
Takemura takes a shot to the head.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takemura is defending well for now.#T1#
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Takemura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takemura working hard to break the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takemura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takemura is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Takemura blocks with his arms.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Takemura's ribcage.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Takemura managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Takemura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Takemura's ribcage.
Smith just leaning against Takemura, taking a breather.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Takemura's ribcage.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takemura takes a shot to the head.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takemura is defending well for now.
Takemura tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T2#
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takemura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takemura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Takemura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Takemura wants to break free but Smith has control.
Takemura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith has Takemura pushed against the ropes.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takemura avoids it.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Takemura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takemura is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takemura up against the ropes.
Takemura tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Awut Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Takemura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Takemura moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Takemura walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Smith and drops face first to the floor! Takemura's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Takemura in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Awut Smith!
Awut Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview.

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Johnson
Date: Jun 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngo lands a nice looking body kick.
Takemura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Ngo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takemura checks a low kick from Ngo.
Ngo throws out a loose jab but Takemura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takemura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takemura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takemura's corner calls for a 1-2. Takemura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ngo lands a nice hook to Takemura's body. Takemura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ngo tries to land a leg kick but Takemura saw it coming and moves away.
Takemura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngo with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ngo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takemura! But no joy.
Ngo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takemura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ngo.
Takemura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ngo throws a head kick that misses
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Takemura misses.
Ngo is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngo lands a front kick.
Ngo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ngo throws a leg kick but Takemura moved away.
Ngo throws out a leg kick but Takemura moves out of range and Ngo only half commits.
Ngo lands with a straight right. Takemura didn't see that one coming.
Takemura takes a swing at Ngo's ribcage but misses.
Ngo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Ngo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ngo.
Somsak Ngo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takemura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ngo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takemura.
Ngo throws a poor cross that misses
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ngo motions for Takemura to come forward. Ngo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ngo scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ngo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngo throws a head kick that misses
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ngo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takemura.#T2#
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ngo throws a sloppy head kick
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ngo looks for the body kick but Takemura saw that one coming.
Ngo throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Ngo does no damage.
Ngo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Takemura. Those never looked like landing.
Ngo thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a series of strikes. Ngo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takemura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ngo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick misses from Ngo.
Ngo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takemura was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngo.
A little jabbing left from Takemura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takemura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Takemura misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takemura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ngo.
Ngo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ngo lands with an uppercut that bounces Takemura off the ropes and back into range.
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 Somsak Ngo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ngo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Ngo does no damage.
Ngo throws a head kick that misses
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takemura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ngo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takemura checks a low kick from Ngo.
A head kick by Ngo misses
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ngo misses with a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ngo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takemura is out of range and Ngo settles back down.
Ryu Takemura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takemura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Takemura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura throws a right and a left that Ngo avoids nicely.
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a three punch combo that has Ngo backing up. Ngo nods at Takemura to acknowledge the strikes.
Ngo throws a sloppy head kick
and Takemura counters with a one-two to the body.
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ngo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ngo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takemura lands with a hook. Ngo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takemura scores with the left hand. Ngo knows he should have avoided that one.
Takemura checks the leg kick.
Ngo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takemura checks it well.
Ngo pushes Takemura away with a front kick.
Ngo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Ngo is predictable there
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Takemura.
Ngo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ngo throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Takemura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ngo scoring well with a low kick there.
Takemura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Ngo misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takemura! But no joy.
Ngo misses with a leg kick.
Ngo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ngo tries to land a leg kick but Takemura saw it coming and moves away.
Ngo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takemura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takemura 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.
Takemura throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ngo.
Takemura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ngo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takemura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takemura throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngo.
Ngo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngo looks to throw a body kick
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Ngo is rocked!
Ngo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Ngo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Takemura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ngo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ngo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ngo misses with a low kick as Takemura jumps back.
Takemura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takemura jabs Ngo right on the nose. Ngo blinks but takes it well.
Takemura scores with a hook to the body. Ngo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ngo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Ngo
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Ngo throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ngo is rocked!
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!
A lazy left from Takemura finds it's target.
Oh Ngo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngo scores with a push kick.
Ngo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ngo staying out of range there.
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ngo throws a lazy body kick
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Takemura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ngo.
Takemura avoids the head kick by Ngo.
Nice defenses there by Takemura.
Ngo misses with a hook
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ngo throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ngo walks into a left hand.
Ngo thumps Takemura with a low kick.
Ngo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ngo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Takemura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takemura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ngo.
Ngo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takemura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takemura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Ngo throws a series of strikes that have Takemura backpedaling.
Takemura checks a leg kick.
Takemura lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ngo moves forwards but Takemura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Takemura.
Ngo misses the jab.
Ngo throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a left and a right that stings Ngo.
Takemura scores with a punch to the head.
Takemura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takemura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ngo.
Ngo misses with a head kick.
Takemura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takemura.
Ngo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ngo misses with a leg kick
and Ngo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takemura scores with a big combo that sends Ngo crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Ngo flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Takemura jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Takemura!
As Ryu Takemura got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Pesalelei 2
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakiyev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Takemura is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takemura slips a straight right by Bakiyev.
Takemura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takemura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takemura throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Takemura misses.
Nice shot lands for Takemura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takemura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Takemura is out of range.
Takemura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bakiyev back to the ropes. Takemura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takemura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
Takemura misses with a few strikes there.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
Takemura slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Takemura avoids it with no problem.
Takemura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Takemura is out of range.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Takemura's body.
Bakiyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Takemura counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Takemura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takemura thuds his right hand into Bakiyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takemura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakiyev in his tracks.
Takemura misses with a wild combination.
Takemura connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takemura misses with a hook. Bakiyev ducked under it nicely.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakiyev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Takemura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Takemura.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura counters with a series of strikes. Bakiyev will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Bakiyev is rocked!
Takemura connects with a quick right hand that sends Bakiyev tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Post fight, an emotional Ryu Takemura said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Cook
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takemura swings for the body but El Cabare moves out of range.
Takemura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Cabare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takemura connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from El Cabare. Those never looked like landing.
El Cabare closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
El Cabare connects with an inside leg kick.
El Cabare tries to clinch but Takemura moves out of range.
Takemura throwing a counter right hand but El Cabare manages to avoid it.
El Cabare misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Takemura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and El Cabare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takemura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
El Cabare misses with an uppercut
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Cabare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Takemura. Those never looked like landing.
El Cabare is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Cabare lands a jab to the nose.
Takemura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takemura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Cabare throws a sloppy body shot
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
El Cabare lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takemura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Cabare throws out the jab.
El Cabare tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Cabare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
El Cabare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Cabare tries to clinch up
and Takemura counters with a left to the body.
El Cabare throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
El Cabare throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
El Cabare throws the left hand but Takemura avoids the punch easily.
Takemura lands with a cross.
A low kick from El Cabare misses
and Takemura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Cabare tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As El Cabare looks to move away, Takemura throws a big counter combo but El Cabare just gets out of the way.
Wilson El Cabare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice body punch from Takemura.
Takemura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Cabare manages to avoid it.
El Cabare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Cabare misses with an uppercut. Takemura saw that one coming.
Takemura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
El Cabare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takemura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
El Cabare misses with a wild combination.
A big right from El Cabare misses.
El Cabare should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
El Cabare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takemura scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takemura scores with a sloppy right hand. El Cabare should have avoided that one.
A combination from Takemura does no damage.
El Cabare throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Takemura connects with a body shot.
El Cabare has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takemura scores with a punch to the head.
El Cabare throws a looping overhand right but Takemura ducks down to avoid it.
El Cabare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
El Cabare dips to his left and cracks Takemura with an uppercut!
El Cabare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Takemura misses its target.
El Cabare throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Cabare misses the shot to the body.
Ryu Takemura is winning the standup battle so far.
Takemura slips under a jab.
El Cabare misses with a wild body shot.
Takemura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Cabare misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
El Cabare misses with an uppercut
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
El Cabare ducks under a wild hook from Takemura.
El Cabare connects with a leg kick.
Takemura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Cabare.
Takemura scores with a one two! El Cabare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takemura throws a combination. El Cabare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Cabare throws a poor cross that misses
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Takemura digs a good body shot into El Cabare's ribs.
Takemura scores with a nice head shot.
Takemura connects with a body shot that sends El Cabare's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for El Cabare.
El Cabare tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takemura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Cabare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takemura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Cabare can do to turn this around?
Takemura cracks El Cabare with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Cabare avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Takemura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Cabare.
A quick step to the side and Takemura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Takemura does it's job there.
Takemura checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from El Cabare misses
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Takemura. That snapped El Cabare's head back.
El Cabare is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takemura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takemura looks to land a right hand but El Cabare moved out of range.
El Cabare throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Cabare misses the shot to the body.
El Cabare throws a leg kick but Takemura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
El Cabare misses with an uppercut
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takemura checks a leg kick.
El Cabare swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Takemura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takemura takes one to the side of the head.
Takemura tries to bum rush El Cabare with a series of wild strikes but El Cabare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Cabare throws out a counter right but Takemura avoids it with no problem.
El Cabare throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
El Cabare moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on El Cabare's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takemura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Cabare's head.
El Cabare walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takemura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
El Cabare misses with a body shot.
El Cabare on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Cabare tries to clinch there but Takemura circles away.
Takemura appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Cabare misses with a hook. Takemura ducked under it nicely.
El Cabare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takemura.
El Cabare swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takemura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
El Cabare is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Takemura jabs El Cabare right on the nose. El Cabare blinks but takes it well.
Takemura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from El Cabare 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 Takemura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takemura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takemura is looking to counter punch.
El Cabare misses with a body shot
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Cabare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takemura.
Takemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Cabare.
Takemura lands a jab.
El Cabare ducks right into an uppercut from Takemura.
Takemura looks to land a left hand but El Cabare moved out of range nicely.
Takemura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
El Cabare is looking to clinch.
Takemura checks the leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from El Cabare misses
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
El Cabare throws out a powerful jab.
El Cabare thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takemura moves forwards but El Cabare connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takemura misses with a straight left.
El Cabare missing with a left hand there. Takemura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Cabare thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Takemura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takemura misses with a looping right.
El Cabare appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Cabare swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a left and a right that stings El Cabare.
El Cabare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takemura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by El Cabare - just one landing.
El Cabare takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Cabare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takemura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson El Cabare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Takemura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Cabare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takemura paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takemura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takemura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takemura!
Post fight, Ryu Takemura stared into the camera and said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC:Cotto VS Turturro 2
Date: May 21, 2020

#R1#
Om avoids a punch combination nicely.
Om tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takemura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takemura thuds his right hand into Om's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takemura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takemura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Om back to the ropes. Takemura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takemura lands a jab to the head.
Takemura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Takemura jabs Om right on the nose. Om blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Om is rocked!
Takemura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Om is still on wobbly legs! Can Takemura finish him?
Takemura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takemura digs a good hook to Om's body.
Takemura connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Om out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takemura swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Spasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Spasov misses the target.
Takemura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takemura.
Takemura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Spasov clinches.

Takemura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Spasov.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spasov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takemura misses with a looping right.
Spasov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takemura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spasov tries to stall but Takemura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Takemura controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Spasov.
Spasov stalling against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takemura blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Takemura tries to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling the position.
Takemura tries to break free but Spasov pushes him back against the ropes.
Takemura is looking to break free of the clinch but Spasov has double underhooks.
Spasov slowing the pace effectively.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Takemura misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov slips a jab and a cross from Takemura.
Takemura misses with a wild combination.
Takemura is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takemura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takemura throwing a counter right hand but Spasov manages to avoid it.
Takemura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Spas Spasov has been cut.
Spasov swings widly with a right hand
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Takemura is looking for a counter combo.
Spasov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takemura prevents a body shot from Spasov.

Takemura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takemura swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Spasov moves in looking to clinch but Takemura pushes him off.
Spasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Ryu Takemura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takemura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Takemura avoids nicely.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spas Spasov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spas Spasov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spasov works over Takemura's head and body with a nice combination.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Spasov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takemura.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Takemura avoids nicely.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Takemura moves out of range.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Spasov.
Takemura scores with a jab. Spasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spasov takes one to the chin there.

Spasov takes the fight into the clinch.
Takemura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Takemura manages to break the clinch.

Spasov has Takemura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spasov pushes Takemura back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Takemura avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the ropes.

Spasov breaks the clinch.
Takemura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takemura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takemura works over Spasov's head and body with a nice combination.
Takemura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spasov.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takemura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takemura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takemura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Spasov moves into the clinch.
Takemura tries to throw a body punch but Spasov avoids it by throwing Takemura back against the ropes.
Takemura can't break the clinch.
Spasov scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takemura tries to circle away but Spasov has him pinned against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takemura breaks the clinch.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Takemura avoids them all with ease.
Takemura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
Takemura missing with a left hand there. Spasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spasov tries to bum rush Takemura with a series of wild strikes but Takemura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takemura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spasov.
Takemura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spasov eats them both and turns towards Takemura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takemura jabs at Spasov's body.
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takemura circles away quickly and effectively.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Takemura backs away looking to recover.
Spasov misses with a double jab
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spas Spasov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spas Spasov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Spasov has Takemura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takemura backwards.
Takemura is trying to force a seperation but Spasov has the dominant position.
Takemura tries to work over Spasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takemura tries to break free but Spasov pushes him back against the ropes.

Takemura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov works over Takemura's head and body with a nice combination.
Takemura looks to throw the jab but Spasov is out of range.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Spasov wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Takemura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spasov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spasov wants to clinch.
Takemura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Takemura misses its target.
Takemura throws a shot from downtown. Spasov moves away and avoids it.
Ryu Takemura is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spasov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab lands there for Takemura.
Takemura misses with a looping right.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takemura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Spasov drives through and clinches with Takemura against the ropes.
Takemura takes a shot to the head.
Takemura working hard to break the clinch.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Spasov has him pressed against the ropes.
Spasov lands a body punch.
Takemura tries to break free but Spasov pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Takemura controls his hands.
Spasov scores with a shot to the side of Takemura's head.
Takemura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takemura lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura tries to break free but Spasov pushes him back against the ropes.

Takemura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov slips a jab from Takemura.
Spasov is looking for the big counter here.

Spasov has managed to clinch.
Takemura can't break the clinch.
Takemura can't break the clinch.
Spasov lands a shot to the body.
Takemura is looking to break free of the clinch but Spasov has double underhooks.

Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Ryu Takemura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Spasov drives through and clinches with Takemura against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spas Spasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spasov 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
A relieved looking Spas Spasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Cathaway
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Ishii tried to score with a low kick but Takemura checks it.
Takemura jabs Ishii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ishii looks winded!
Takemura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ishii closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Takemura avoids them all with ease.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Takemura checks it.
Takemura sizes up Ishii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ishii doesn't seem bothered though.
Takemura throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishii misses with a leg kick.
Ishii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Takemura sizes up Ishii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takemura scores with a nice strike.
Takemura lands with a right hand.
Takemura scores with a big combo that sends Ishii crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Ishii flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Takemura jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Takada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takemura looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Takada throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Donk. Takemura catches Takada right on the button with a cross.
Takada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takada throws a body kick that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takada misses with a left hand
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Takada misses
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takada throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Takada slips under a jab from Takemura.
Takada connects with a high kick.
Takemura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takemura lands a slapping body shot.
Takada thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takada's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takada duly obliges.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
A punch combination from Takemura misses.
Takada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takada looks winded!
Takada connects with a crisp jab.
Takemura lands a head shot.
Takada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Takada is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.#T2#
Takemura connects with a quick right hand that sends Takada tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC: Tua VS Cornell
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Po throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Po swings widly with a right hand
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura scores with a jab to the head.
Po misses with a looping right.
Takemura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
Po throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Po misses.
Takemura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Po misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Takemura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Po swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takemura lands a jab.
Takemura missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Po misses with a double jab
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takemura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po misses with an uppercut
and Takemura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Po avoids them all with ease.
Po throws a sloppy body shot
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takemura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Takemura lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po misses with a hook
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Po lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takemura doesn't seem phased though.
Po stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takemura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Po back to the ropes. Takemura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Po.
Takemura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
That's time! Takemura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Po throws a hook to the side of Takemura's head but Takemura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Po misses with a right hand
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura scores with a nice strike.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Takemura.
Po throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a three punch combo that has Po backing up. Po nods at Takemura to acknowledge the strikes.
Takemura cracks a nice hook into Po's ribs.
Po 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.
Takemura stuns Po with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura jabs at Po's body.
Po throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryu Takemura is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Po lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Takemura finds it's target.
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Takemura blocks a jab.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Po misses the body punch
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Po thinking.
Po swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Takemura. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po walks into a straight right hand from Takemura.#T2#
Takemura lands with a straight right. Po didn't see that one coming.
Takemura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Po can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takemura, as that shot connected.
Takemura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takemura lands a head shot.
Po takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takemura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takemura misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takemura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Po walks into a stiff left hand from Takemura.
Po throws a leg kick
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tong Po's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Po misses with an uppercut. Takemura saw that one coming.
Takemura connects with a body shot.
Takemura defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Takemura throwing a counter right hand but Po manages to avoid it.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Po throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Po has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takemura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Takemura cracks Po with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Po misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura thuds his right hand into Po's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Po avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Po throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Po thinking.
Takemura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Takemura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takemura lands with a nice combination. Po backs away looking to recover.
Takemura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Po. Po circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Po misses with a combination
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takemura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Po. Po circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takemura blocks a jab.
Takemura jabs Po to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takemura lands with a good body shot.
Takemura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takemura sizes up Po with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takemura cracks Po with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takemura sizes up Po with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Po misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Takemura ducks down to avoid it.
Po throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Po misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takemura scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Po misses with a body shot
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Takemura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Takemura catches Po right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takemura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takemura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
In defeat, Tong Po stepped up to the mic, saying 'I live by the sword I die by the sword, Whatever happened has happened, no looking back now, the moment is gone...'.

Event: WKBC: Johnson vs Laxx
Date: Apr 09, 2020

Event: WKBC: Johnson VS Diego
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Takemura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spasov moves out of range as Takemura strikes.
Takemura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Takemura.#CL2#
Spasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Takemura manages to break the clinch.
Spasov with a nice cross.
Takemura misses with a straight right.
Spasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takemura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spasov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov misses with a double jab
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Takemura is avoiding it.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takemura avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL2#
Spasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takemura, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takemura slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
An attempted straight right counter from Takemura misses the target.
Spasov misses the body punch
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Spasov.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura moves away from the strike by Spasov.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.
Takemura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spasov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Takemura throws a shot from downtown. Spasov moves away and avoids it.
Spasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Spasov walks into a left hand.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Takemura.
Takemura is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Spasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takemura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takemura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spasov.
Spasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Spasov has closed the distance and engaged Takemura in a clinch.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spasov tries to work over Takemura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Takemura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takemura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Ryu Takemura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spasov tries to clinch but Takemura is having none of it. #CL2#
Spasov clinches up against the ropes.
Spasov pushes Takemura back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spasov keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takemura has had enough of the clinch but Spasov keeps him there for the moment.
Spasov cracks Takemura with a nice body shot.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takemura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spasov lands a jab-cross combination.
Ryu Takemura is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Takemura avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura misses with a straight right.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takemura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takemura counters with a nice body shot.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Takemura counter with a right hand. #T1#
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takemura counters with a nice body shot.
Takemura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Spasov gets a clinch.
Spasov is working Takemura over against the ropes.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Takemura avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the ropes. #BC#
Takemura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Spasov gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takemura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spasov blocks a body shot from Takemura.
Takemura misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Takemura breaks the clinch.
Takemura keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Takemura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Spasov does no damage. #T2#
Takemura slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Takemura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takemura circles away quickly and effectively.
Spasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takemura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spasov wants to counter with a clinch but Takemura pushes him away.
Spasov thuds his right hand into Takemura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takemura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takemura cracks Spasov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takemura swinging wildly here.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takemura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Spasov looks to move away, Takemura throws a big counter combo but Spasov just gets out of the way.
Spasov avoids the body shot from Takemura.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spas Spasov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takemura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spasov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Takemura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takemura swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Takemura lunges at Spasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spasov's hand.
Spasov wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takemura misses with a body shot.
Spasov throws a right hand that Takemura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takemura also avoids with ease.
Takemura swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.#T1#
Spasov throws a series of punches but Takemura moves out of range.
Takemura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spasov.
Spasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a left and a right that stings Spasov. #CL2#
Spasov has managed to clinch.
Takemura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Spasov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Spasov looking to stall. #BC2#
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov works the jab nicely.
Spasov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takemura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spasov in his tracks. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takemura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takemura scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Spasov takes the fight into the clinch.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Takemura controls the action. #BC#
Takemura manages to break the clinch.
Spasov lands a slapping body shot.
Takemura dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Takemura throwing a counter right hand but Spasov manages to avoid it.
Spasov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spasov duly obliges.
Takemura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takemura misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spas Spasov.
I think Spasov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
During a confident post fight interview, Spas Spasov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Rumble
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Spasov has closed the distance and engaged Takemura in a clinch.
Takemura can't break the clinch.
Takemura blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Spasov has Takemura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takemura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spasov looking to slow down the pace here.
Takemura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Spasov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takemura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takemura working hard to break the clinch.
Spasov tries a body shot but Takemura blocks it.
Spasov leaning against his opponent.
Takemura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takemura can't break the clinch.
Spasov has Takemura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takemura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takemura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Spasov stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Takemura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Spasov drives through and clinches with Takemura against the ropes.
Takemura prevents a body shot from Spasov. #T1#
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Takemura controls his hands.
Spasov trying to control the position but instead, Takemura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spasov into the ropes.
Spasov keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Spasov.
Spasov presses Takemura against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Takemura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryu Takemura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Takemura gets tackled into the ropes by Spasov. Spasov maintains the clinch.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takemura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Spasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takemura lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takemura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spasov moves away.
Spasov scores with a hook.
Takemura misses with an uppercut
and Spasov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura misses with a hook.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Takemura moves out of range. #CL2#
Spasov has managed to clinch.
Takemura blocks a body shot from Spasov.
A right handed body shot lands from Spasov. #BC2#
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Takemura throws a nice looking combination but Spasov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takemura throws a jab but it's blocked by Spasov.
Takemura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spasov.
Takemura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Takemura.
Spasov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takemura backs up against the ropes.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takemura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spas Spasov dominated that round.
That's time! Takemura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takemura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takemura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spasov circles away quickly and effectively.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Spasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a one-two to the body.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takemura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spasov throws a right hand that Takemura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takemura also avoids with ease.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Takemura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spasov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takemura eats them both and turns towards Spasov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takemura lands with a nice combination. Spasov backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Takemura circles away.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
Spasov throws an overhand right that lands on Takemura's shoulder, as Takemura tries to avoid the shot.
Takemura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Takemura.#T1##CL2#
Spasov pushes Takemura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Takemura controls the action.
Spasov is working Takemura over against the ropes.
Takemura prevents a body shot from Spasov. #BC#
Takemura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov misses with a hook.
Spasov wants to clinch.
It looked like Takemura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spasov looks to land a combination but Takemura avoids it well.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takemura slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Spasov wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takemura.#T2#
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takemura circles away quickly and effectively.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Spasov throws a right hand that Takemura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takemura also avoids with ease.
Takemura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Spasov.
Takemura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takemura misses with a hook.
Takemura works Spasov's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spasov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spasov looks to clinch
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spas Spasov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Spasov looks to land a combination but Takemura avoids it well.
Spasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takemura misses with a wild combination.
Spasov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Spasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
As Spasov looks to move away, Takemura throws a big counter combo but Spasov just gets out of the way.
Spasov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spasov tries to clinch but Takemura is having none of it.
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Spasov misses with a double jab
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spasov misses with an uppercut.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takemura.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takemura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spasov throws a right hand that Takemura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takemura also avoids with ease.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takemura.
Spasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryu Takemura is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Takemura avoids nicely.
Takemura throwing a counter right hand but Spasov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Spasov has managed to clinch. #T2##BC2#
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Spasov gets a clinch. #BC#
Takemura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spasov throws a right hand that Takemura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takemura also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takemura avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Takemura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Spasov rushes Takemura and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Takemura breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Ryu Takemura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takemura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Bushido K1: 1
Date: Mar 19, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takemura throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takemura.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Takemura's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Takemura is out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Takemura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Ryu Takemura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Takemura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takemura scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takemura manages to avoid it.
Takemura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takemura lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura's corner calls for a 1-2. Takemura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Takemura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Takemura misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takemura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Nurmagomedov off his feet! Nurmagomedov crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Nurmagomedov isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Takemura screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Post fight, Ryu Takemura took to the microphone: 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 3
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Takemura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zirkov.
Zirkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takemura avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Takemura lands with a straight right. Zirkov didn't see that one coming.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takemura throws out the jab.
Zirkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zirkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takemura digs a good body shot into Zirkov's ribs.
Takemura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov looks for the body kick but Takemura saw that one coming.
Takemura throwing a counter right hand but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zirkov, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Zirkov looks to land a left hand but Takemura moved out of range nicely.
Takemura misses with a wild body shot.
Takemura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takemura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zirkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takemura is out of range and Zirkov settles back down.
As Zirkov looks to move away, Takemura throws a big counter combo but Zirkov just gets out of the way.
Takemura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takemura connects with a right hand. Zirkov shakes it off.
Zirkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zirkov. Takemura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Takemura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD#
Takemura closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Zirkov crashing to the mat! Zirkov uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Zirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Takemura finds it's target.#ROC#
Zirkov is rocked!
Takemura cracks Zirkov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Zirkov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Zirkov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Zirkov could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
An intense looking Ryu Takemura took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC 2: Semi Finals
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Takemura slips under a jab from The Zealot.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Zealot lands a head kick. Takemura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takemura checks the leg kick.
Takemura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Zealot misses the body punch
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
The Zealot rushes Takemura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
Takemura tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takemura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Zealot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a nice uppercut.
The Zealot keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Zealot.
Takemura tries to circle away but The Zealot has him pinned against the ropes.
The Zealot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takemura's elbow.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
The Zealot prevents Takemura from breaking the clinch.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
The Zealot gets through Takemura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Takemura misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Takemura is rocked!
The Zealot lands an uppercut.
Oh Takemura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Takemura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from The Zealot.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
The Zealot breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Takemura with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Takemura looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Takemura get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WKBC 1: The Beginning
Date: Jan 30, 2020

#R1#
Takemura throws a jab when Leumpei was well out of range.
Leumpei tries to clinch but Takemura is having none of it.
Takemura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leumpei throws a sloppy head kick and Takemura moves out of range easily.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takemura moves out of range of the body kick from Leumpei.
A head kick misses from Leumpei.
Leumpei swings widly with a right hand
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leumpei throws a head kick but Takemura moves out of range.
Leumpei misses with a looping right.
Takemura misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leumpei looks to clinch
and Takemura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leumpei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Leumpei misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Leumpei throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Leumpei misses with a head kick. #T1#
Takemura stalks Leumpei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leumpei's face. Leumpei staggers backwards, shaken.
Leumpei misses with a hook
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leumpei looks winded!
Leumpei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Leumpei is rocked!
Leumpei swings widly with a right hand
and Takemura counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Leumpei to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
As Ryu Takemura got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: Warzone 3
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Biernat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura throws a hook but Biernat blocks it.
Biernat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takemura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Biernat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takemura lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura jabs Biernat to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Biernat rushes Takemura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Takemura tries to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling the position.
Biernat keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Biernat breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Biernat missing with a left hand there. Takemura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biernat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biernat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takemura takes a step back to recover.
Takemura avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Takemura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biernat was well out of range. Poor timing from Takemura.
An attempted straight right counter from Biernat misses the target.
Biernat is looking to land body kicks.
Biernat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Takemura. Beautiful body shot.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Biernat moves out of range.
Takemura scores with a shot to the body. #T2##CL#
Biernat has Takemura up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biernat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biernat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nice body punch from Takemura.
Biernat moves to clinch but Takemura breaks away
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Takemura works over Biernat's head and body with a nice combination.
Biernat throws a head kick but Takemura moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takemura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biernat prevents a body shot from Takemura. #BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Takemura thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Takemura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biernat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat dodges the punch combination from Takemura.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Biernat forces Takemura back against the ropes and clinches.#T1##BC#
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat wants to clinch.#CL#
Biernat gets a clinch.
Biernat keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takemura tries to break free but Biernat pushes him back against the ropes.
Biernat has Takemura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takemura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takemura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takemura tries to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling the position. #BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Takemura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Biernat clinches. #BC2#
Takemura breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takemura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Takemura scores with a shot to the body.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takemura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takemura! But no joy.
Biernat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takemura lands a body shot.
Takemura fails to land with a series of punches.
Takemura looks to land a left hand but Biernat moved out of range nicely.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takemura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryu Takemura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takemura misses with a hook #KD#
and Biernat counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Takemura on his ass! Takemura wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Biernat wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Takemura counters with a three punch combo that has Biernat backing up. Biernat nods at Takemura to acknowledge the strikes.
Takemura blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Takemura throws a counter combo.
Takemura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takemura with a hook.#T1##CL#
Biernat clinches. #BC2#
Takemura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takemura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biernat doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Biernat has managed to clinch.
Biernat has Takemura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takemura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takemura gets tackled into the ropes by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.
Biernat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biernat prevents a body shot from Takemura.
Takemura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling him.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes.
Takemura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biernat keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biernat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takemura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Biernat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling him.#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Biernat closes the distance and pushes Takemura back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takemura is trying to push Biernat away but Biernat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mateusz Biernat has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takemura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biernat rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Takemura scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Takemura gets tackled into the ropes by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Biernat.
Takemura tries to throw a body punch but Biernat avoids it by throwing Takemura back against the ropes. #BC#
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat closes the distance but Takemura moves to the side
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Takemura.
I think Takemura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!
A victorious Mateusz Biernat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Warzone 1
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Takemura stalks Destroyer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Destroyer's face. Destroyer staggers backwards, shaken.
Destroyer looks winded!
Takemura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Takemura.
Takemura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takemura thuds his right hand into Destroyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takemura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takemura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takemura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Takemura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destroyer on the side of the head.
Ryu Takemura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takemura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takemura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takemura connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Takemura.#ROC#
Destroyer is rocked!
Takemura lands a jab.
Destroyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Takemura finish him?
Destroyer moves forwards but Takemura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
A jab from Takemura does it's job there.
Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer misses with a hook
and Takemura counters with a right hand from hell and Destroyer is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Post fight, an emotional Ryu Takemura said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: K1 Kings: 5
Date: Jan 02, 2020

#R1#
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Takemura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Takemura digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Takemura connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Takemura staying out of range there.
Takemura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Takemura. Beautiful body shot.
Takemura avoids the head kick by Lee.
Takemura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takemura was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Takemura scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Takemura.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Takemura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Takemura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takemura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takemura throws a one two combo.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Takemura throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Takemura circles away.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Beck Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Takemura's defenses.
Takemura with a jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takemura blocks a leg kick.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
Takemura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takemura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takemura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
Takemura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to clinch but Takemura is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee is looking to clinch but Takemura is avoiding it. #T1#
Takemura tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Takemura jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takemura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takemura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takemura! But no joy.
Lee tries to clinch but Takemura moves away
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Takemura swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura throws a good cross that connects.
Takemura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Takemura finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee misses the body punch
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee tries to clinch up but Takemura circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee tests Takemura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takemura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takemura lands a jab to Lee's midsection.#CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Takemura up against the ropes.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Takemura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takemura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beck Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee sizes up Takemura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takemura is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Lee lands with a cross.
Takemura moves away from the strike by Lee.
Takemura misses with a few strikes there.
Takemura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takemura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee tries to clinch up but Takemura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Ryu Takemura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takemura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takemura misses with a body shot
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takemura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takemura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee closes the distance but Takemura moves to the side
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takemura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takemura 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takemura!
As Ryu Takemura got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: K1 Kings: 3
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Takemura blocks a jab.
Takemura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takemura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Po eats them both and turns towards Takemura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takemura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takemura walks into a stiff left hand from Po.
Po looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Po looks to land a right hand but Takemura moved out of range.
Po falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Po tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takemura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Po misses the body punch
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takemura works the jab nicely.#T1#
Takemura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks.
Takemura cracks Po with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takemura punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Po throws a hook but Takemura blocks it.
Takemura throws a big counter combination but Po scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Po throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Po looks to throw the jab but Takemura is out of range.
It looked like Takemura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Po.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takemura lands with a nice combination. Po backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po misses with a right hand
and Takemura counters with a left and a right that stings Po. #T2#
Takemura avoids the body shot from Po.
Takemura needs to keep his hands up - Po had a free shot at his head there.
Takemura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Po tries to clinch there but Takemura circles away.
It looked like Takemura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Po takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takemura, as that shot connected.
Po misses with an uppercut
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Takemura finds it's way through Po's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tong Po's cut.
That's time! Takemura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Takemura counters with a two punch combo.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura misses with a few strikes there.
Takemura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takemura lands with a right hand.
Takemura digs a good hook to Po's body.
Takemura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Po can do to turn this around?
Po throws a combination that misses
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Po misses with an uppercut
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takemura cracks a nice hook into Po's ribs.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Po has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takemura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takemura fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryu Takemura is winning the standup battle so far.
Po throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Po throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Po takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takemura lands with a straight right. Po didn't see that one coming.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Po gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takemura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Takemura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po is breathing heavily.#T2#
Po tries to land a leg kick but Takemura saw it coming and moves away.
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Po misses with a jab to the body
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Takemura.
Takemura misses with a two punch combination.
Po falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Takemura as he connects with a hook.
Takemura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Po back to the ropes. Takemura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tong Po's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Po closes the distance but Takemura moves to the side
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takemura throws a series of strikes that have Po backpedaling.
Takemura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takemura thuds a left hand into Po's body.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Po misses
and Takemura counters with a left to the body.
Po throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Po tries to clinch there but Takemura circles away.
Po misses with a left hand
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura clobbers Po with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Takemura.
Takemura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Po throws a good cross that connects.
Po takes a swing at Takemura's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Takemura. Beautiful body shot.
Takemura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takemura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Takemura.
Takemura lands a nice shot to the body.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takemura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takemura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Po.
Takemura lands with an overhand left.
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po throws a lazy uppercut
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Po takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takemura scores with a nice head shot.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Takemura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takemura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Po's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takemura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takemura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
In defeat, Tong Po stepped up to the mic, saying 'I live by the sword I die by the sword, Whatever happened has happened, no looking back now, the moment is gone...'.

Event: K1 Kings: 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1#
A low kick from Ishii misses
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Ishii misses
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Ishii swings widly with a right hand
and Takemura counters with a series of strikes. Ishii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ishii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takemura counters with a nice body shot.
Ishii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a two punch combo.
Takemura throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishii swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takemura.#T1#
Ishii tries a low kick but Takemura avoids it.
Takemura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takemura lands with a hook. Ishii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ishii tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Takemura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takemura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takemura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ishii thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Ishii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Ishii is rocked!
Ishii tries to clinch up
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Ishii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takemura lands a body shot.
Ishii takes one to the chin there.
Ishii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishii misses with a jab to the body
and Takemura counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Ishii off his feet! Ishii crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Ishii isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Takemura screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
An intense looking Ryu Takemura took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: K1 Kings: 1
Date: Dec 16, 2019

#R1#
Saxton swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Saxton looks to land a left hand but Takemura moved out of range nicely.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a one-two to the body.
Saxton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gary Saxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saxton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takemura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saxton misses with a double jab.
Saxton throws a hook to the side of Takemura's head but Takemura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Takemura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saxton is looking for the big counter here.
Saxton clobbers Takemura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Takemura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saxton misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Saxton is rocked!#T1#
Saxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saxton thinking.
Takemura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takemura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Takemura finish him?
Saxton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takemura counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Saxton to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: AKT 7 Vegas Secrets
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Takemura defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Elizondo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takemura's hands.
Takemura connects with a crisp jab.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Elizondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takemura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elizondo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Takemura moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura blocks a jab.
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Takemura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takemura misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elizondo. That's going to slow Takemura down. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Takemura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Takemura.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Elizondo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takemura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elizondo in his tracks.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Takemura.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takemura.
It seemed like Takemura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elizondo, as that shot connected.
Takemura misses with a double jab.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Takemura pushes him off.
Elizondo's corner calls for a 1-2. Elizondo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Elizondo throws a lazy head kick
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Elizondo closes the distance and clinches.
Takemura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Takemura misses its intended target.
Takemura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
A low kick from Elizondo misses
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a leg kick that misses.
Takemura fails to land with a series of punches.
Takemura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takemura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo feints and then cracks Takemura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takemura down.
Elizondo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takemura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
That kick from Elizondo tenderised Takemura's leg. Takemura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Takemura seems unphased.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Takemura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo cracks Takemura with a good jab.
Elizondo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elizondo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Takemura moved away.
Takemura 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.
No joy there for Elizondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Takemura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Elizondo thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo closes the distance but Takemura moves to the side
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura walks into a left hand.
Elizondo wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takemura.
Nice uppercut lands for Elizondo. That snapped Takemura's head back.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takemura has time to react.#ROC#
Takemura is rocked!
Takemura tries to get into range but Elizondo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Takemura! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Elizondo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
An out of breath Gaizka Elizondo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKT #2
Date: Nov 18, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takemura's efforts to push away.
Takemura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith taking a breather.#BC#
Takemura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takemura digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Takemura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Takemura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Takemura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takemura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takemura throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takemura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takemura.
Takemura sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Takemura avoids it this time.#T2#
Jab by Smith.
Takemura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith throws the left hand but Takemura avoids the punch easily.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takemura in his tracks. #ROC2#
Takemura is rocked!
Takemura walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RH101
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Baronian throws a shot from downtown. Takemura moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Takemura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baronian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takemura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baronian.
Baronian throws a hook but Takemura blocks it.
Baronian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takemura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baronian slips under a jab from Takemura.
Takemura connects with a single shot there.
Baronian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takemura will feel that in the morning.
Baronian moves out of range of the strikes.
Takemura lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baronian missing with a left hand there. Takemura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baronian lands a nice looking body kick.
Takemura throws a hook but Baronian blocks it.
Takemura cracks Baronian with an open hand slap.
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!
Baronian slips a straight right by Takemura.#T1#
Baronian throws a hook but Takemura blocks it.
Takemura lands a jab to Baronian's midsection.
Takemura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tigran Baronian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takemura lands a nice shot to the body.
Takemura checks a leg kick nicely.
Baronian throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baronian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takemura on the side of the head.
Baronian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Baronian is rocked!
Takemura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Baronian is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Takemura doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Baronian crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Baronian's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: RH95
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Irving Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irving Il appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irving Il misses with a body shot.
Irving Il misses with a double jab
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Takemura misses.
Some wild striking there from Irving Il.
Irving Il slips a jab and a cross from Takemura.
Irving Il takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takemura cracks Irving Il with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irving Il looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takemura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irving Il has time to react.
Irving Il misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Irving Il throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Irving Il does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Takemura misses its target.
Irving Il falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takemura works the jab nicely.
Irving Il throws a big shot that misses.
Irving Il throws a combination that misses
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Takemura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Irving Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Irving Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takemura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Takemura lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takemura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takemura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takemura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Irving Il misses the target.
Irving Il swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irving Il misses with a low kick as Takemura jumps back.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irving Il misses with a body punch
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyrie Irving Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irving Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irving Il throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving Il throws a leg kick
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Irving Il loads up on a big right hand but Takemura slips the punch.
Irving Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takemura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takemura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Takemura.
Takemura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irving Il can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Takemura - just one landing.
Takemura looks to land a right hand but Irving Il moved out of range.
Irving Il misses with a hook. Takemura ducked under it nicely.
Takemura throws a shot from downtown. Irving Il moves away and avoids it.
Takemura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irving Il.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takemura.#ROC#
Irving Il is rocked!
Irving Il walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Irving Il is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: RH84
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Takemura does it's job there.
Siriwat misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Siriwat is predictable there
and Takemura counters with a left to the body.
Takemura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siriwat looks to clinch
and Takemura counters with a left to the body.
Takemura throws a jab but it's blocked by Siriwat.
Siriwat throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siriwat tries to land a body kick
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siriwat thinking.
Siriwat misses with an uppercut
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siriwat throws a poor cross that misses
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siriwat misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Siriwat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Siriwat wants to clinch#KD2#
and Takemura counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Siriwat on his ass! Siriwat wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC2#
Siriwat is rocked!
A low kick from Siriwat is predictable there
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Siriwat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Takemura lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Siriwat goes down! The ref sends Takemura to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Siriwat is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#
It looks like Chokdee Siriwat has been cut.#T1#
Siriwat swings widly with a right hand
and Takemura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Siriwat scores with a jab. Takemura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Siriwat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takemuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Siriwat seems to have got his legs back now.
Siriwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Siriwat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siriwat is breathing heavily.
Siriwat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Takemura.
Siriwat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura lands a right hook to the body.
Siriwat throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and before Siriwat can reset, Takemura rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Siriwat is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Takemura. Beautiful body shot.
Siriwat walks into a straight right hand from Takemura.#T2#
Siriwat throws a sloppy body shot
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takemura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siriwat throws a sloppy head kick and Takemura moves out of range easily.
Siriwat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takemura lands a right and a left and another right! Siriwat goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryu Takemura!
In his post fight interview, Ryu Takemura gave a big smile as he said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: RH74
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Giroud throws a right hand that misses
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Giroud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Giroud misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Giroud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Giroud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Giroud slips a jab and a cross from Takemura.
Giroud moves to clinch but Takemura breaks away
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Takemura tries to keep at a distance but Giroud has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Takemura breaks the clinch.
Giroud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takemura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takemura jabs Giroud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takemura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Takemura.
Good exchange - Takemura coming out on top.
Takemura seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takemura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giroud.
Takemura misses with a body punch
and Giroud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takemura jabs Giroud right on the nose. Giroud blinks but takes it well.
Giroud misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Giroud has closed the distance and engaged Takemura in a clinch.
Giroud looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Giroud. #ROC2#
Takemura is rocked!
Takemura tries a body shot but Giroud blocks it.
Giroud taking a breather.
Giroud lands with a right to the head.
Oh Takemura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giroud lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giroud breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Takemura with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Takemura looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Takemura get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bastien Giroud!
Post fight, an emotional Bastien Giroud said 'Nobody in the division can take my shots ! Its a message to the rest of the fighters: im coming'.

Event: RH62
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Kaminski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Takemura misses.
Kaminski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Kaminski tests Takemura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaminski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Kaminski.
Takemura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Kaminski.
Takemura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Kaminski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kaminski misses with an uppercut
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kaminski has managed to clinch.
Takemura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Takemura breaks the clinch.
Takemura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaminski eats them both and turns towards Takemura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Takemura misses with a left hand
and Kaminski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takemura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaminski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takemura.
Kaminski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takemura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Kaminski rushes Takemura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kaminski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaminski.
Takemura working hard to break the clinch.
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Kaminski is controlling him.#BC2#
Takemura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaminski throws a body shot but no joy.
Takemura takes one to the chin there.
Kaminski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takemura.
Kaminski throws a sloppy body shot
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kaminski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takemura.
Takemura misses with an uppercut. Kaminski saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaminski takes a swing at Takemura's ribcage but misses.
Kaminski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takemura moves away.
Takemura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Kaminski finds it's target.
Kaminski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takemura's head.
Kaminski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaminski throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Takemura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaminski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Kaminski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kaminski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaminski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takemura connects with a jab.
Takemura throws a lazy right hand but Kaminski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takemura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaminski circles away quickly and effectively.
Takemura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takemura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaminski.
Kaminski scores with a nice strike.
Takemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaminski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura throws a body punch but Kaminski moves out of range.
Kaminski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takemura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamil Kaminski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaminski throws a body punch but Takemura moves out of range.
Kaminski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takemura can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kaminski misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaminski. Takemura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takemura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takemura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaminski throws a right hand that Takemura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takemura also avoids with ease.
Kaminski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaminski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaminski misses with an uppercut. Takemura saw that one coming.
As Kaminski backs off Takemura throws a huge counter combo but Kaminski manages to avoid it all.
Kaminski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takemura misses with an uppercut. Kaminski saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Kaminski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamil Kaminski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takemura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaminski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takemura misses with a right hand
enabling Kaminski to counter with a crisp jab.
Takemura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaminski lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Takemura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Kaminski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaminski.
A slow jab from Takemura misses its intended target.
Takemura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaminski lands a jab to the nose.
Kaminski throws the left hand but Takemura avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Takemura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaminski throws a body punch but Takemura moves out of range.
Kaminski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Kaminski moves out of range.
Takemura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takemura misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Kaminski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takemura walks into a straight right hand from Kaminski.
Takemura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaminski manages to avoid it.
Kaminski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takemura.
Kaminski tries to clinch up
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaminski misses with a shot to the body
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaminski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Takemura tries to move into range but Kaminski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takemura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kaminski misses. #T1#
Kaminski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takemura's head.
A slow jab from Kaminski misses its intended target.
Takemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaminski.
Takemura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takemura misses with a hook.
Kaminski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takemura manages to avoid it.
Kaminski misses with a double jab
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takemura punishes Kaminski's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaminski takes a swing at Takemura's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Takemura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Kaminski misses. #T2#
Takemura misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaminski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takemura moves out of range as Kaminski strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takemura! But no joy.
Kaminski moves forwards but Takemura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Takemura.
Takemura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Kaminski.
Takemura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaminski missing with a left hand there. Takemura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takemura throws a lazy right hand but Kaminski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaminski misses its target.
Kaminski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takemura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaminski throws out the jab.
Takemura misses with an uppercut
and Kaminski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryu Takemura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamil Kaminski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takemura throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Takemura.
Well Kaminski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Kaminski!

Event: RH54
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Takemura throws a series of punches but Chadwick avoids them all with ease.
Chadwick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chadwick throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Chadwick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Chadwick misses with an uppercut
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chadwick misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takemura lands with a good body shot.
Chadwick throws a combination that misses
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takemura.
Takemura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chadwick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chadwick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura lands a jab-cross combination.
Chadwick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Chadwick throws a poor cross that misses
and Takemura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chadwick misses with a hook
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chadwick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a series of strikes. Chadwick will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Chadwick misses with a left hand
and Takemura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chadwick falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Chadwick is breathing heavily.
Chadwick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takemura. #ROC2#
Chadwick is rocked!
Takemura connects with a quick right hand that sends Chadwick tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: RH46
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Queen punishes Takemura's body with a nice straight punch.
Takemura lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takemura.
Takemura misses with a two punch combination.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Takemura.
Queen cracks Takemura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takemura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen throws a good cross that connects.
Takemura misses with a body punch
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Takemura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Takemura throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
A swing and a miss from Takemura.
Takemura misses with a double jab.
Takemura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
As Queen looks to move away, Takemura throws a big counter combo but Queen just gets out of the way.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Takemura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen throws a series of punches but Takemura avoids them all with ease.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
As Queen looks to move away, Takemura throws a big counter combo but Queen just gets out of the way.
Takemura throws a combination. Queen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Queen is looking for the big counter here.
Takemura slips under a jab from Queen.
A little feinted left hand from Takemura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Takemura avoids the body shot from Queen.
Takemura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Takemura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dustin Queen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Takemura throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Takemura.
Takemura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Queen throws a body punch but Takemura moves out of range.
Queen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takemura throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takemura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Takemura misses with a hook.
Queen staying out of range there.
Queen jabs Takemura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takemura.
Takemura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takemura misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Takemura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takemura throws a combination that misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takemura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Takemura swings widly with a right hand
and Queen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takemura throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.
Takemura misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takemura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Takemura. Those never looked like landing.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takemura throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
As Takemura backs off Queen throws a huge counter combo but Takemura manages to avoid it all.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takemura.
Queen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dustin Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Takemura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Dustin Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takemura misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Takemura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takemura misses with a wild body shot.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takemura doesn't seem bothered though.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takemura was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
A big right from Takemura misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Takemura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Takemura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen throws a series of strikes that have Takemura backpedaling.
Takemura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takemura momentarily.
Dustin Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Takemura. #T2#
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Takemura.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takemura takes one to the chin there.
Takemura walks into a straight right hand from Queen.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takemura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryu Takemura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takemura misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Queen!
After winning the bout, Dustin Queen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RH38
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takemura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takemura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schutte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Takemura lands a jab to the nose.
Takemura swings widly with a right hand
and Schutte counters with a head kick.
Takemura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schutte gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Schutte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schutte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takemura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Takemura moves out of range of the body kick from Schutte.
Despite the aggression on Takemura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schutte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takemura throws a body punch but Schutte moves out of range.
A head kick by Schutte misses
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takemura blocks a head kick by Schutte.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
Schutte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schutte slips under a jab from Takemura.
Schutte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takemura.#T2#
Takemura throws a series of punches but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takemura's head.
Schutte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takemura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick by Schutte misses
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schutte misses with a body punch
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Takemura misses.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Takemura.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Schutte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takemura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schutte throws a head kick but Takemura moves out of range.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Takemura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takemura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schutte.
Takemura throws a right hand that Schutte ducks under and follows up with a left that Schutte also avoids with ease.#T1#
Schutte goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takemura misses the jab.
Takemura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gerrie Schutte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takemura throws a right hand that Schutte ducks under and follows up with a left that Schutte also avoids with ease.
Schutte tried to counter with a leg kick but Takemura avoided it.
Takemura throws a series of punches but Schutte avoids them all with ease.
Schutte throws a big counter combination but Takemura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schutte throws a head kick but Takemura moves out of range.
Takemura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schutte momentarily. #T2#
Takemura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schutte moves away.
Takemura lands with a nice body punch.
Ryu Takemura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
Takemura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schutte misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Takemura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Schutte cracks Takemura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takemura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schutte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takemura lands with an uppercut that bounces Schutte off the ropes and back into range.
Schutte takes one to the side of the head.
Takemura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takemura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takemura throws a jab but it's blocked by Schutte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Takemura misses the target.
Takemura digs a good body shot into Schutte's ribs.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Takemura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takemura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick by Schutte misses
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Schutte is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takemura connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Schutte's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Schutte - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
The defeated Gerrie Schutte had this to say: 'I refuse to bury my head in the sand!'.

Event: RH28
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Feltz scores with a sloppy right hand. Takemura should have avoided that one.
Feltz scores with a leg kick.
Feltz throws a lazy right hand but Takemura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Feltz misses with a looping left.
Feltz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Feltz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takemura moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Feltz.
Takemura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Feltz staying out of range there.
Takemura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takemura throws a combination that misses
and Feltz counters with a low kick, right behind Takemura 's knee. #CL2#
Feltz closes the distance and clinches.
Takemura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feltz keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Takemura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takemura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feltz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feltz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feltz.
Takemura goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Takemura breaks the clinch.
Feltz scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Takemura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takemura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Feltz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takemura was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltz.
Feltz scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Feltz.
Feltz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takemura throws a looping overhand right but Feltz ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Feltz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takemura misses with a hook.
Takemura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takemura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Feltz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feltz scores with a shot to the body.
Takemura moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Feltz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takemura scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Takemura is rocked!
Feltz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Takemura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takemura lands a jab-cross combination.
Feltz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feltz cracks Takemura with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Takemura is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Takemura is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Takemura could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carl Feltz!

Event: RH21
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Takemura scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Takemura.
A combination from Piru does no damage.
Takemura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Takemura finds it's target.
Takemura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Piru backs up against the ropes.
Takemura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takemura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takemura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Takemura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takemura.
Takemura lands a nice hook to Piru's body. Piru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piru swinging wildly here.
Takemura connects with a body shot.
Takemura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Piru backs up against the ropes.
Takemura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Piru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Piru moves to clinch but Takemura breaks away
and Piru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takemura punishes Piru's body with a nice straight punch.
Takemura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takemura connects with a nice looking jab.
Piru scores with a leg kick.
Piru misses with a body kick.
Piru takes one to the chin there.
Takemura misses with a two punch combination.
Ryu Takemura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takemura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takemura digs a good hook to Piru's body.
Piru looks winded!
Piru moves in looking to clinch but Takemura pushes him off.
Takemura lands with a right hand.
Takemura scores with a hook to the body. Piru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takemura lands a head shot.
Piru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Piru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takemura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Piru throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Piru takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Piru needs to keep his hands up - Takemura had a free shot at his head there.
Takemura cracks Piru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Takemura is working the combinations to good effect here.
Piru misses with a hook to the body
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takemura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takemura lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Takemura.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takemura lands with an overhand left.
Takemura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piru. Piru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takemura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Piru gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Piru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takemura lands a really nice looking cross but Piru seems unphased.
Takemura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takemura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takemura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryu Takemura is winning the standup battle so far.
Takemura scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Takemura.
Piru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Takemura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura scores with a jab to the body.
Takemura scores with a sloppy right hand. Piru should have avoided that one.
Takemura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piru is breathing heavily.#T1#
Piru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Takemura.
Takemura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piru wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
Piru tries to clinch up but Takemura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Piru walks into a jab.
Takemura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Piru walks into a left hand.
Takemura lands with an uppercut that bounces Piru off the ropes and back into range.
Takemura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura with a jab.
Piru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been informed that Piru has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takemura throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Takemura works the jab nicely.
Piru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takemura finds it's way round the side to connect with Piru's head.
Piru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piru takes one on the button.
Piru tries to clinch
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura's corner calls for a 1-2. Takemura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takemura.
Piru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Piru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Piru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Piru pushes Takemura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Piru with a knee to the head. #BC#
Takemura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Takemura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Decent striking displayed by Takemura there.
Takemura cracks Piru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Piru darts in trying to clinch
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takemura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Piru doesn't seem bothered though.
Takemura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Piru takes one to the chin there.
Piru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Piru does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piru moves to clinch but Takemura breaks away
and Takemura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Piru misses with a two punch combination.
Piru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takemura connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Piru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takemura scores with a three punch combo!
Takemura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piru takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takemura!
Takemura clobbers Piru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Piru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Piru is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Piru is still on wobbly legs! Can Takemura finish him?
Piru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Takemura - just one landing.
Takemura lands a slapping body shot.
Takemura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piru seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Piru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takemura with a jab.
Takemura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Piru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Piru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takemura lands with a good body shot.
Takemura scores with a jab to the body.
Takemura with a nice cross.
Takemura digs a good hook to Piru's body.
Piru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takemura finds it's way round the side to connect with Piru's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takemura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Piru in his tracks.
Ape Piru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Takemura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takemura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piru can do to turn this around?
Takemura cracks Piru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takemura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takemura, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takemura!
Post fight, an emotional Ryu Takemura said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: RH14
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Onyedikachi throws a lazy head kick
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Takemura. That snapped Onyedikachi's head back.
Good shot there by Takemura.
Takemura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takemura duly obliges.
Takemura throws the left hand but Onyedikachi avoids the punch easily.
Takemura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Onyedikachi darts in trying to clinch
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takemura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Onyedikachi looks to clinch
and Takemura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Onyedikachi tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ousmane Onyedikachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura misses with a straight left.
Onyedikachi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Onyedikachi slips under a jab from Takemura.
It looked like Onyedikachi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takemura avoids the head kick by Onyedikachi.
A nice combination there by Takemura. #T1#
Onyedikachi misses with a double jab
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Onyedikachi throws a head kick but Takemura moves out of range.
Takemura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Takemura lands.
Takemura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Onyedikachi looks to clinch
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Onyedikachi is rocked!
Takemura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Onyedikachi momentarily.
Oh Onyedikachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takemura connects with a quick right hand that sends Onyedikachi tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: RH8
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Uhtredsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takemura drops his hands momentarily and Uhtredsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uhtredsson throws a sloppy head kick and Takemura moves out of range easily.
Takemura misses with a two punch combination.
Takemura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uhtredsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uhtredsson thinking.
Uhtredsson avoids the body shot from Takemura.
Uhtredsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takemura throws a hook to the side of Uhtredsson's head but Uhtredsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uhtredsson slips a jab and a cross from Takemura.
Uhtredsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uhtredsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takemura.
A little feinted left hand from Takemura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takemura moves out of range as Uhtredsson strikes.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Uhtredsson.
A combination from Takemura does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uhtredsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Takemura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Takemura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uhtredsson.#ROC2#
Takemura is rocked!
Takemura feints a jab promting Uhtredsson to slip. Takemura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uhtredsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Takemura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takemura walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Uhtredsson! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Uhtredsson!

Event: RH4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Hanny looks to clinch
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takemura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanny moves to clinch but Takemura breaks away
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanny walks into a stiff left hand from Takemura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takemura.
Hanny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanny tries to clinch up
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Hanny darts in trying to clinch
and Takemura counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Hanny is rocked!
Takemura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanny is still on wobbly legs! Can Takemura finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takemura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hanny wants to clinch
and Takemura counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Hanny off his feet! Hanny crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Hanny isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Takemura screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Takemura looks to land a left hand but Klein moved out of range nicely.
As Takemura tries to get set, Klein tries to push him back and clinch up but Takemura manages to avoid the attempt.
A cross from Takemura lands.
Klein lands a head kick. Takemura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takemura connects with a right hand. Klein shakes it off.
Takemura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takemura manages to circle out of the way.
Klein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takemura throws out the jab.
Klein is looking to counter the offense by Takemura and move into the clinch.
Klein lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takemura.
Takemura misses with a double jab. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Klein as he connects with a hook.
Takemura connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Zachery Klein has been cut.
Klein misses with a left hand
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Klein is rocked!
BAM! Takemura delivers a spinning backfist that drops Klein like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ryu Takemura!
An intense looking Ryu Takemura took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019

#R1#
Takemura lands a jab.
Takemura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takemura circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Takemura counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Jensen is rocked!
Takemura pounces like a tiger and cracks Jensen with a vicious hook! Jensen is down but not out! Takemura follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryu Takemura!
Our winner, Ryu Takemura, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takemura finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Takemura scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takemura scores with a shot to the body.
Takemura just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Takemura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Takemura finds it's way through Anderson's defenses. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson leaves his chin hanging out and Takemura seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anderson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Our winner, Ryu Takemura, 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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