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Event:
Galaxy 2: Energy
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Takenao should have avoided that one.
Hill works Takenao's body with a nice hook.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takenao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill lands with a right hand.
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Hill throws a jab when Takenao was well out of range.#TD#
Hill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Takenao quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takenao is trying to control but can't.
Hill 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.
Hill trying to control the action but Takenao is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Takenao's temple. #T1#
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takenao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takenao is looking to get back to full guard here but Hill has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Takenao stops Hill from passing to mount.
Hill advances to mount.
Hill avoids the attempt from Takenao to control.
Hill landing strikes from the mount and Takenao is in trouble!
Hill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hill working Takenao over with strikes here.
Hill with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Hill lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill scoring with strikes but Takenao is staying in there.
Takenao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Takenao is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hill! Takenao is hurt baaadly! Hill is firing away with more strikes - Takenao is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Hill!
After winning the bout, Scott Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PL MMA 41
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenao throws a head kick that misses.
Carsara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takenao moves forwards but Carsara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takenao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carsara lands a lovely overhand right.
Takenao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carsara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carsara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takenao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carsara circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Carsara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carsara loads up on a big right hand but Takenao slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara throws a series of punches but Takenao moves out of range.
Takenao tried to score with a low kick but Carsara checks it.
A jab from Takenao misses.
Takenao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Takenao slips a straight right by Carsara.
A big right from Takenao misses.
Takenao throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Carsara counters with a crisp one two that drops Takenao! Carsara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takenao to his feet! Takenao is in big trouble!
Takenao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takenao fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Takenao looking to score a takedown here. Carsara is defending well but Takenao drives through and ends up in Carsara's guard.
Takenao looking to pass the guard.
Carsara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carsara wants to get back to his feet but Takenao is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Carsara keeping full guard, as Takenao tries to pass.
Takenao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takenao trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takenao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carsara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Carsara scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Carsara.
Takenao misses with the body kick
and Carsara counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Carsara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carsara thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Carsara throws a lazy right hand but Takenao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carsara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakenao.
Carsara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takenaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carsara looks to land a left hand but Takenao moved out of range nicely.
Carsara leaves Takenao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fausto Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Takenao.
A low kick from Takenao is predictable there
and Carsara counters with a straight right hand.
Fausto Carsara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Carsara.
Carsara swinging wildly here.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Carsara.
Takenao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carsara throws a right hand that Takenao ducks under and follows up with a left that Takenao also avoids with ease.
Carsara avoids the head kick by Takenao.
Takenao just misses with a punch to the body.
Takenao tries for a takedown but Carsara circles away easily
and Carsara counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takenao looks to land a combination but Carsara avoids it well.
Takenao throws a leg kick but Carsara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takenao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carsara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takenao shoots in for a double leg but Carsara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Carsara dominated that round.
That's time! Carsara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carsara connects with a looping right hand.
Carsara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fausto Carsara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takenao fails with the takedown.
Takenao throws a low kick, looking for Carsara's leg but Carsara calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Carsara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Carsara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carsara looks to throw the jab but Takenao is out of range. #T1#
Takenao throws a head kick that misses.
Takenao's corner calls for a 1-2. Takenao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carsara throws an overhand right that lands on Takenao's shoulder, as Takenao tries to avoid the shot.
And Takenao tries to counter it with a takedown but Carsara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carsara tries to bum rush Takenao with a series of wild strikes but Takenao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fausto Carsara is winning the standup battle so far.
Takenao throws a wild body kick that Carsara sees coming a mile off.
Takenao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takenao moves out of range of the strikes.
Takenao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carsara.
A little feinted left hand from Carsara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carsara throws a shot from downtown. Takenao moves away and avoids it.
Takenao takes a swing at Carsara's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Takenao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takenao moves out of range of the strikes.
Carsara avoids the body shot from Takenao.
Takenao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takenao connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Carsara coming out on top.
Takenao slips a jab from Carsara.
Carsara checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takenao misses with a hook to the body
and Carsara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carsara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carsara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takenao can do to turn this around?#T3#
Takenao throws a right and a left that Carsara avoids nicely.
Takenao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carsara counters with a right hand to the body.
Carsara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carsara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takenao was well out of range. Poor timing from Carsara.
Takenao throws a jab but it's blocked by Carsara.
Carsara misses with a straight left.
Carsara misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Carsara does it's job there.
Carsara slaps away a takedown attempt from Takenao, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Carsara.
Carsara throws a shot from downtown. Takenao moves away and avoids it.
Takenao wants to counter the offense by Carsara and move into the clinch position.
Nice uppercut there from Carsara.
Carsara misses with a double jab.
Takenao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takenao slips under a jab from Carsara.
Carsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takenao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Takenao throws a head kick that misses.
Takenao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Fausto Carsara has been cut.
A big right from Carsara misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Carsara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fausto Carsara'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#
Takenao throws a head kick that misses
and Carsara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takenao throws a sloppy body shot
and Carsara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Carsara misses the target.
And Takenao tries to counter it with a takedown but Carsara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carsara scores with a body shot.
Takenao moves out of range as Carsara strikes.
A punch combination from Carsara misses.
Carsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carsara is able to avoid easily.
Carsara throws a hook to the side of Takenao's head but Takenao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takenao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Takenao cracks a nice hook into Carsara's ribs.
Carsara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenao.
Takenao lands with a shot to the body.
Takenao throws an overhand right that lands on Carsara's shoulder, as Carsara tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Carsara. Those never looked like landing.
Takenao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Takenao shoots in for a double leg but Carsara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takenao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takenao motions for Carsara to come forward. Takenao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carsara throwing a counter right hand but Takenao manages to avoid it.
Takenao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carsara rather than just go for the knockout.
Carsara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenao.
A little feinted left hand from Carsara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takenao misses with the combination.
Carsara tries to counter by clinching up but Takenao breaks away and moves out of range.
Fausto Carsara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Takenao has his takedown stuffed
and Carsara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takenao staying out of range there.
Takenao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carsara.
Carsara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takenao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenao ducks under a wild hook from Carsara.
Takenao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carsara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takenao has a takedown stuffed.
Fausto Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Takenao.#T3#
Takenao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carsara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carsara throwing a counter right hand but Takenao manages to avoid it.
Takenao fails with a takedown attempt.
Carsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Carsara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takenao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carsara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takenao walks into a left hand.
Takenao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carsara.#T4#
Takenao throws a right hand that misses
and Carsara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takenao misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Carsara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takenao swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Carsara to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Carsara misses.
Fausto Carsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takenao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carsara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carsara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carsara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takenao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takenao throws a sloppy head kick and Carsara moves out of range easily.
Carsara misses with a body shot.
Takenao with the counter takedown but Carsara avoids it easily.
Kure Takenao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Carsara moves out of range as Takenao strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fausto Carsara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carsara 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'give me the fuckin microphone!!! kamden jackson you are a motherfucker!!! come to WVT and fight with me fuckin coward!!!in a real mma org. with real rules. i'll broke your ass son of bitch!!!come on kamden!! i'm ready , come on!!! you can't run away forever!!!'. |
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Event:
PL MMA 37 McDonald vs Colucci
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Turturro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turturro showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takenao is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takenao avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a kimura but Takenao is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Takenao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Turturro prevents Takenao from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro not doing much here.
Takenao manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takenao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Takenao is defending well.
Takenao is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Turturro has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Takenao is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Turturro yanks on the arm and Takenao is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Turturro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Turturro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Turturro waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PL MMA 27 Inarritu vs Erikson
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karlson enables Takenao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karlson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takenao pushes down on Karlson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takenao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.
Karlson wants to get back to his feet.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenao working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takenao seems to be looking for submissions.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Karlson is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Takenao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karlson is not content to let Takenao control the position.#SUB2#
Takenao is trying to work for a kimura but Karlson is defending well.
Karlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Karlson is having none of it. #T2#
Karlson wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Karlson is working away. #SUB2#
Takenao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takenao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlson sees it coming and defends easily.
Karlson trying to control here.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Takenao seems to be working for a kimura but Karlson defends the submission attempt.
Karlson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takenao on the ground.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Karlson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takenao.
Takenao is looking to take a break and control but Karlson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takenao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takenao is thwarting Karlson's attempts to control the position.
Karlson is looking for a sweep. Takenao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Takenao is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB2#
Karlson is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenao.
#SUB2#
Takenao is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Takenao is working for a kimura but Karlson is defending it quite comfortably.
Takenao is trying to control. Karlson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kure Takenao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karlson scores with a nice strike.
Karlson loads up on a big right hand but Takenao slips the punch.
Takenao slips a jab from Karlson.
Karlson swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Takenao counters with a shoot takedown. Karlson fights it but they end up in guard.
Takenao stays in close to Karlson's body and controls the position.
Karlson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Karlson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Takenao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenao prevents Karlson from getting back to his feet.
Takenao trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takenao passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kure Takenao has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Takenao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlson is just riding it out for now. Takenao eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Takenao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlson is just riding it out for now. Takenao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Karlson is kicking away at Takenao from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Takenao grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Karlson trying to push Takenao off... Karlson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kure Takenao!
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Event:
WCKD - 8 - Super Heavy Showdow
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Number throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Number misses with a double jab
and Takenao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takenao slips a jab and a cross from Number.
Jack Number seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenao slips a jab and a cross from Number.
Number rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takenao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Number misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Takenao counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Number is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Number is trying to get back to full guard.
Number knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takenao on the ground.
Takenao is keen to just control but Number is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Number tries to roll over but Takenao keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Number is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenao.
Number is staying active underneath Takenao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Number on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Number is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Number definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takenao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takenao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Number wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.
#SUB#
Number looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takenao prevents Number from improving his position.#SUB2#
Takenao seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Number is staying active underneath Takenao, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Takenao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Number doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takenao. #SUB#
Number looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Number is having none of it.
Number is looking for a sweep. Takenao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takenao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takenao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Number does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takenao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Number haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Number looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Number is refusing to be controlled, as Takenao sits in half guard. #T3#
Number wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.
#SUB#
Number looking for submissions off his back.
Number is staying active underneath Takenao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takenao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Number is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Number looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Number looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Number actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takenao wants to control but Number is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Takenao has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Number defend it? Takenao steps over the head and cranks it - Number is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takenao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kure Takenao!
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Event:
WCKD- 5 - Canada Eh!
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Takenao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teteny feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Teteny gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takenao has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Teteny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takenao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Teteny tries for a kimura but Takenao is defending well. #SUB#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Takenao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard.#SUB#
Takenao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teteny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takenao has managed to get both his arms back between Teteny's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Teteny has his foot on Takenao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takenao works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Takenao tries to free his leg and advance position but Teteny is retaining full guard.
Takenao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takenao passes into half guard.
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Teteny is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenao.
Takenao prevents Teteny from improving his position.#SUB#
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.
Teteny wants to improve his position but Takenao is controlling well.
#T2#
Takenao trying to control the action but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Teteny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takenao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takenao's back!
Takenao tries to escape but Teteny has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Teteny looking to break Takenao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Takenao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Teteny will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Teteny seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Takenao breaks Teteny's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Takenao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takenao is pushing down on Teteny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teteny is fighting to maintain full guard but Takenao has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Teteny is not content to let Takenao control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Takenao is working for a kimura but Teteny is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Teteny tries to get to full guard but Takenao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teteny's head.
Takenao wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Takenao is trying to work for a kimura but Teteny is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teteny is refusing to be controlled, as Takenao sits in half guard.
Teteny is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao is keen to just control but Teteny is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Takenao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teteny is refusing to be controlled, as Takenao sits in half guard.
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 Daaniel Teteny will probably get the nod.
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#
Takenao fails with a takedown attempt.
Takenao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teteny circles away.
It looked like Teteny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takenao fails with a takedown attempt.
Daaniel Teteny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Takenao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenao cracks Teteny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Takenao looks to land a combination but Teteny avoids it well.
Teteny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takenao manages to circle out of the way.
Takenao misses with a straight left. #TD#
Teteny drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Teteny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Teteny goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takenao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teteny's guard! Nice work there by Takenao!
Takenao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takenao pushing down on Teteny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Teteny wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Teteny is working away. #SUB#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Daaniel Teteny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Teteny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao trying to control from half guard but Teteny is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Takenao wants to work for an arm triangle but Teteny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takenao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well. #SUB2#
Takenao is looking for a kimura but Teteny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takenao to get the leverage.
Takenao is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Takenao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teteny tries to get to full guard but Takenao has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kure Takenao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Takenao misses with a leg kick.
Teteny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenao.
A shot to the body from Takenao misses #CL#
and Teteny counters by moving into the clinch.
Takenao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teteny avoids it.#TD#
Teteny turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Takenao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takenao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Teteny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takenao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takenao manages to get to full guard.
Takenao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Takenao is working for a submission of some sort.
Teteny is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Takenao is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takenao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Takenao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teteny sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Teteny actively working from the bottom here.
Teteny trying to hold on to Takenao's head to control him but Takenao postures up.
Takenao prevents Teteny from improving his position.#SUB#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Teteny is having none of it. #T3#
Takenao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Teteny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Teteny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takenao pulls his head out easily.
Takenao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Takenao seems to be working for a kimura but Teteny defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Teteny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takenao. #SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Teteny is having none of it.
Takenao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teteny defending well though.
Teteny is looking to improve his position.
Teteny trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Takenao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back.
Takenao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teteny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kure Takenao.
I think Takenao 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daaniel Teteny!
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Event:
WCKD - 2 - Baby vs Braddock
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Takenao tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takenao. #TD2#
Takenao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Takenao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Takenao from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takenao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Takenao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Takenao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takenao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takenao trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takenao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones seems keen to control Takenao's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takenao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takenao somewhat.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Takenao avoids it.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Takenao moves out of range easily.
Takenao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Takenao moves his leg out of the way.
Takenao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Takenao's defenses.
Takenao throws a leg kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freddy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Takenao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takenao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Takenao is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freddy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kure Takenao.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones presses Takenao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takenao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takenao takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Kure Takenao has been cut.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takenao up against the cage.
Takenao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Takenao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Takenao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Takenao's head.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones throws a right and a left that Takenao avoids nicely. #TD2#
Takenao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takenao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takenao takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takenao trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Takenao tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takenao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takenao's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kure Takenao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Takenao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takenao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Takenao misses with a body kick.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Takenao. Takenao gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Takenao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takenao. #SUB2#
Takenao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takenao, into his guard. #REVR#
Takenao working a defensive guard here.
Kure Takenao has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takenao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Takenao.
Takenao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takenao controlling the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takenao wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Takenao looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Takenao pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kure Takenao!
In defeat, Freddy Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Was not my night tonight. I will be back, thank you all for supporting me and thanks to my opponent for taking the fight.'.
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Event:
SMASH: Tai vs Goodwin
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takenao's head.
Ion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takenao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ion is working Takenao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Ion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ion chips away with some ground and pound.
Ion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ion lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Takenao is rocked!#SUB2#
Takenao working for a triangle but Ion defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Takenao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takenao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Ion postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Takenao covers up, he's hurt! Ion keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ion and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ion can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Ion!
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Event:
SMASH: Zutis vs Riski
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Ion slips a jab and a cross from Takenao.
Takenao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takenao misses with the combination.
Ion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ion blocks a head kick by Takenao.
Ion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takenao shoots for a takedown but Ion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ion with the counter takedown but Takenao avoids it easily.
Takenao has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ion.#T1#
Takenao misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Ion counters with a shoot takedown. Takenao fights it but they end up in guard.
Ion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takenao's head.#SUB2#
Ion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ion's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Takenao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ion defends it easily.
Ion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takenao is keeping the position for now.
Ion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Takenao wants to sweep here but Ion controlling him for the moment.
Takenao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ion can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB2#
Ion is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Takenao frees his head nicely. Oh but Ion has switched to an armbar! Takenao is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Min Ion!
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Event:
SMASH: Zutis vs Banchamek
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Tequesas looks to land a combination but Takenao avoids it well.
Takenao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Tequesas lands.
Tequesas misses with a two punch combination.
Tequesas stuffs the takedown attempt from Takenao. Takenao gets slowly back to his feet.
Tequesas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tequesas lands with a slapping head kick.
Tequesas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tequesas sets himself, and Takenao steps forward looking for the clinch! Tequesas avoids it this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tequesas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tequesas misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Takenao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tequesas's guard.
Tequesas keeping full guard, as Takenao tries to pass.
Takenao won't allow Tequesas to get back to his feet. #T1#
Takenao passes Tequesas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takenao is trying to control the action in half guard but Tequesas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takenao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tequesas defending well though.
Tequesas's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Takenao wants to take a breather but Tequesas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takenao maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tequesas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Takenao has cracked it and Tequesas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Takenao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kure Takenao!
In defeat, Austin Tequesas stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some, you lose some, but I lost nothing.'.
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