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Event:
BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Shebu shoots in and gets a takedown into Taketa's guard.
Taketa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Taketa wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
Shebu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shebu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taketa misses with a body punch.
Shebu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taketa is defending well.
Taketa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Taketa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Shoda Taketa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taketa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Taketa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taketa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taketa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Shebu has clasped his hands together around Taketa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taketa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taketa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shebu.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taketa trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Taketa.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Taketa wriggles free and stands up.
Taketa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shebu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taketa.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Shebu lands a takedown into guard.
Taketa looking for a sweep. Not yet Taketa, not yet.
Taketa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu works over Taketa with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu won't allow Taketa to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taketa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taketa trying to control the position.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shoda Taketa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Shebu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Taketa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taketa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Taketa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shebu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shebu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taketa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa is trying to break the clinch but Shebu has him pressed against the cage.
Taketa wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Taketa fails to land.
Shebu avoids the elbow strike from Taketa, against the cage.
Shebu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taketa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taketa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taketa.
Shebu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shebu is looking for a takedown.
Shebu looks winded!
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Shebu wants the takedown. Taketa is fighting it off but Shebu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taketa's guard against the cage.#ES#
Taketa pushes Shebu off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taketa wants it to stay on the feet.
Taketa throws a right and a left that Shebu avoids nicely.
Shebu keeps the fight on the outside.
Shebu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taketa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shebu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taketa defends well and Shebu ends up having to push Taketa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taketa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Taketa.
Taketa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoda Taketa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shebu is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Shebu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taketa trying to control here.
Taketa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taketa trying to control here.
Taketa wants to improve his position but Shebu is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Shebu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taketa tries to kick Shebu off but Shebu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Shebu there.
Tavon Shebu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but Taketa defending well.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taketa defending well though. #T1#
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu throwing shots but Taketa is blocking nicely.
Taketa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Taketa moves into full guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu wants to pass the guard but Taketa is keeping the position.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu preventing the sweep. #ES#
Taketa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shebu wants a takedown.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taketa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shebu is breathing heavily.
Taketa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Taketa prevents a body shot from Shebu.
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
#TD2#
Shebu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taketa can't fight it off and eventually Shebu manages to take the fight to the floor. Taketa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Taketa pushes Shebu off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taketa scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Shebu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taketa regains guard immediately. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Taketa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shebu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taketa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu prevents Taketa from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taketa is defending well for now.#TD2#
Shebu tightens his grip and picks Taketa up, before dumping him to the ground. Taketa manages to land in guard.
Taketa is trying to keep Shebu in close.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taketa looking to control.
Taketa wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Taketa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shebu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Taketa from controlling successfully.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taketa is controlling him.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Taketa from controlling successfully.
Shebu is controlling Taketa's posture.
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taketa throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu seems keen to control Taketa's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shoda Taketa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taketa punishes Shebu's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Shebu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taketa's guard.#ES#
Taketa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Taketa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Taketa managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu wants a takedown.
Taketa can't break the clinch.
Taketa stops a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Taketa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa is trying to break free.
Shebu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taketa wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shoda Taketa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Taketa has had enough of the clinch but Shebu keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taketa. #T1#
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
Shebu has Taketa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taketa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taketa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Shebu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Taketa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taketa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shebu eats them both and turns towards Taketa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taketa!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taketa defends well and Shebu ends up having to push Taketa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taketa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taketa 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 Shebu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shebu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taketa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shebu can do to turn this around?
Shebu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taketa misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Taketa misses.
Taketa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taketa misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shebu blocks a body shot from Taketa.
Taketa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavon Shebu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
Taketa wants to break free but Shebu has control.
#TD2#
Shebu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shebu manages to end up in side control.
Shebu is working Taketa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taketa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taketa wants to get back to his feet.
Taketa trying to control but Shebu postures up.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Taketa dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Shebu. #T3#
Taketa trying to control but Shebu postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Taketa has wrist control.
Taketa wants to sweep here but Shebu controlling him for the moment.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shebu is looking to stand up but Taketa isn't so interested in that idea.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shebu has his foot on Taketa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taketa works his way back into a safe position though.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taketa is controlling him.
Shebu is pulling down on Taketa's head. It's preventing any offense from Taketa, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Shebu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taketa is aware though and is defending well.
Shebu managing to control the position.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taketa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shebu.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Taketa lands a shoulder strike.
Shebu throws a head punch that misses.
Shoda Taketa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taketa managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shoda Taketa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taketa, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoda Taketa! |
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Event:
BFC 7: Hammer vs. Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Taketa moved out of range nicely.
Taketa misses with the combination.
Taketa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taketa throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
It looked like Jukola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taketa.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Taketa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taketa.
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Taketa swinging wildly here.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Taketa does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taketa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taketa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taketa throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Taketa misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Taketa.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taketa throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taketa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taketa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola throws a hook but Taketa avoids it easily.
Taketa misses with a body shot.
Jukola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Shoda Taketa has been cut.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola moves out of range as Taketa strikes.
Taketa misses with a body shot.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Taketa misses.
A jab from Jukola misses.
A combination from Taketa does no damage.
Taketa slips under a jab from Jukola.
Taketa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
It looked like Jukola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taketa.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taketa slips under a jab.#T2#
Taketa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Taketa is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taketa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taketa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taketa misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola slips a straight right by Taketa.
A leg kick checked by Jukola.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taketa on the side of the head.
Taketa swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
Taketa misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taketa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taketa misses with an uppercut
and Jukola counters with a nice uppercut.
Taketa ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Taketa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
Jukola slips a straight right by Taketa.#T3#
Taketa misses with a jab to the body
and Jukola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taketa lands a two punch combo.
Taketa throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukola misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Taketa.
Taketa misses with the combination.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Taketa.
Jukola punishes Taketa's body with a nice straight punch.
Taketa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taketa looks winded!
Taketa looks to land a body kick but Jukola moved away.
Taketa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jukola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukola stuns Taketa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taketa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jukola scores with a sloppy right hand. Taketa should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Taketa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taketa. Taketa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taketa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jukola rather than just go for the knockout.
Jukola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taketa. Taketa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
A combination from Taketa does no damage.
Taketa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jukola counters with a huge left! Taketa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jukola isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Taketa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jukola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Jukola!
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Event:
Striking Masters 18
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Taketa. #CUT#
It looks like Adel Kassib has been cut.
Taketa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taketa misses with a wild body shot.
Taketa misses with a two punch combination.
Taketa takes a swing at Kassib's ribcage but misses.
Taketa sizes up Kassib with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kassib scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taketa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kassib circles away quickly and effectively.
Taketa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassib on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taketa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taketa moves out of range of the body kick.
Taketa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kassib pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taketa moves out of range of the body kick from Kassib.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib needs to keep his hands up - Taketa had a free shot at his head there.
Taketa throws a head kick but Kassib moves out of range.
Taketa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassib unleashes a big counter combination but Taketa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taketa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kassib eats them both and turns towards Taketa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kassib swats away the attempt to clinch by Taketa.
Taketa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kassib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Kassib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taketa jabs Kassib to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Kassib drives through and clinches with Taketa against the ropes.
Taketa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Kassib breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Taketa misses.
Taketa looks to land a combination but Kassib avoids it well.
Taketa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taketa avoids the body shot from Kassib.
Kassib slips a jab and a cross from Taketa.
Kassib connects with an inside leg kick.
Taketa fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kassib crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taketa - the referee stops the clock and Kassib gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taketa. Kassib manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A right-left combo lands from Taketa.
Kassib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taketa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kassib lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoda Taketa has been cut.
A punch combination from Taketa misses.
Taketa looks to land a combination but Kassib avoids it well.
Taketa throws a combination that misses
and Kassib counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taketa is breathing heavily.
Kassib swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Taketa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kassib misses with a few strikes there.
Taketa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kassib manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taketa misses with a hook to the body
and Kassib counters with a left and a right that stings Taketa. #ROC2#
Taketa is rocked!
Taketa wants to clinch up but Kassib keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kassib rushes Taketa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Kassib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib blocks a head kick by Taketa.
Kassib misses with a head kick.
Taketa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kassib uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taketa.
Kassib is trying to counter with his kicks.
Taketa lands a jab-cross combination.
Taketa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kassib swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Taketa.
Kassib tries to bum rush Taketa with a series of wild strikes but Taketa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kassib takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taketa throws a nice looking combination but Kassib bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kassib throws a counter combo.
Kassib lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taketa circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoda Taketa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taketa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Taketa does it's job there.
Taketa tries to clinch but Kassib moves out of range.
Kassib misses with a two punch combination.
Shoda Taketa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taketa lands a right hook to the body.
Taketa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taketa scores with a body shot.
Taketa tests Kassib's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kassib takes a swing at Taketa's ribcage but misses.
Kassib misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taketa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kassib circles away quickly and effectively.
Taketa is looking to wear down Kassib with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taketa throws a shot to the body.
Taketa moves forwards but Kassib connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoda Taketa is winning the standup battle so far.
Taketa lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Kassib forces Taketa back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Kassib breaks from the clinch.
Kassib takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Taketa scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Adel Kassib's cut even more.#T1#
A jab from Taketa finds it's way through Kassib's defenses. #ROC#
Kassib is rocked!
Taketa scores with a jab to the head.
Kassib is still on wobbly legs! Can Taketa finish him?
Taketa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kassib seems to have recovered his senses.
Taketa scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Kassib instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kassib breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Taketa scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Kassib to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Taketa.
Taketa throws a shot to the body.
Taketa staggers Kassib with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kassib looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Taketa is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shoda Taketa!
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Event:
Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Taketa misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Taketa both land. Nice combination.
Taketa lands a nice hook to Pablono's body. Pablono takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taketa scores with a hook to the body. Pablono takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taketa cracks Pablono with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taketa tests Pablono's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pablono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pablono looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablono takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablono misses with a wild combination.
Taketa fails to land with a series of punches.
Pablono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pablono throws a looping overhand right but Taketa ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taketa. Pablono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taketa misses with a body punch
and Pablono counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pablono dodges the punch combination from Taketa.
Taketa lands with a good body shot.
Taketa is looking to wear down Pablono with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A left and a right from Pablono both land. Nice combination.
Taketa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taketa throws a wild body kick that Pablono sees coming a mile off.
Taketa misses with a combination
and Pablono counters with a series of strikes. Taketa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taketa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Pablono's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taketa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pablono circles away quickly and effectively.
Taketa doesn't manage to clinch there - Pablono circles away.
Taketa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taketa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taketa swinging wildly here.
Pablono takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablono throws a head kick but Taketa moves out of range.
Pablono swings for the body but Taketa moves out of range.
Taketa closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Pablono is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Spicy Pablono has been cut.
Pablono walks into a jab.
Pablono is still on wobbly legs! Can Taketa finish him?
Pablono misses with a hook.
Taketa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pablono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taketa is looking for a counter combo.
Taketa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablono follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Pablono misses.
Pablono throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taketa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pablono looks winded!
Pablono backs away from a small jab... but Taketa lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Pablono crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Taketa with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shoda Taketa!
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Event:
Striking Masters 12
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hearn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Taketa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taketa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Taketa tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taketa's elbow.
Taketa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa can't find room to land a body shot as Hearn controls the action.
Taketa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taketa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
Hearn keeps control of Taketa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hearn has Taketa pressed against the ropes, preventing Taketa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taketa is trying to break the clinch but Hearn has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Taketa controls his hands.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Taketa controls the action.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Taketa controls the action.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn lands a shot to the body.
Taketa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taketa can't break the clinch.
Taketa tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn digs a right hand into Taketa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taketa's gas tank.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taketa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Hearn misses with some punches.
Taketa blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Taketa can't break the clinch.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Taketa controls the action.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taketas head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taketa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearn.
Hearn pushes Taketa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taketa's elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Taketa throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Hearn prevents Taketa from breaking the clinch.
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Taketa.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hearn has him pressed against the ropes.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taketa misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Taketa avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the ropes.
Taketa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hearn.
Hearn tries to work over Taketa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Hearn digs a right hand underneath Taketa's ribcage. Taketa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Hearn - that landed with a thud.
Taketa tries to break the clinch but Hearn is controlling the position.
A short right from Hearn.
A frustrated look appears on Taketa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Hearn as the two fighters clinch.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Taketa controls the action.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn tries a body shot but Taketa blocks it.
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taketa backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hearn as the two fighters clinch.
Taketa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Hearn holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hearn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taketa or not.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Hearn.
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!
Taketa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hearn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Hearn gets a clinch.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Taketa tries to break the clinch but Hearn is controlling the position.
Taketa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taketa misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taketa tries to land knees in the clinch but Hearn avoids the damage to the body.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Taketa misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Taketa blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hearn - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Hearn on the inside.
Hearn lands a shot to the body.
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taketa can do to turn this around?
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hearn.
Thomas Hearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taketa has had enough of the clinch but Hearn keeps him there for the moment.
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn presses Taketa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearn misses with some punches.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hearn - that landed with a thud.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn. #T2#
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taketa is trying to push Hearn away but Hearn has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hearn breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taketa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taketa manages to circle out of the way.
Taketa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taketa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taketa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taketa throws a nice looking combination but Hearn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taketa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Hearn clinches.
Hearn tries a body shot but Taketa blocks it.
Taketa is trying to push Hearn away but Hearn has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taketa wants to break free but Hearn has control.
#T3#
Taketa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taketa blocks an uppercut.
Taketa has had enough of the clinch but Hearn keeps him there for the moment.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taketa tries to break the clinch but Hearn is controlling the position.
Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taketa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taketa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Taketa is trying to break the clinch but Hearn has him pressed against the ropes.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Taketa avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the ropes.
Hearn lands a right hand. #T4#
Taketa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hearn prevents Taketa from breaking the clinch.
Hearn tries a body shot but Taketa blocks it.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
Taketa has had enough of the clinch but Hearn keeps him there for the moment.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Taketa avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the ropes.
Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn tries to work over Taketa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taketa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn 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#
Taketa tries to work over Hearn's front leg with a kick but Hearn checks it.
Hearn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taketa manages to circle out of the way.
Taketa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hearn lands a right hook to the body.
Taketa throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taketa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taketa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Taketa tries to keep at a distance but Hearn has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hearn.
Hearn lands a left hand.
Hearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Hearn tries a body shot but Taketa blocks it.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Taketa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn gets through Taketa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Taketa avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the ropes. #T1#
Hearn lands a left hand.
Hearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taketa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taketas head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Hearn tries a body shot but Taketa blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taketa is trying to break free.
Taketa tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Taketa backwards.
Hearn lands a left hand.
Hearn tries a body shot but Taketa blocks it.
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taketa backwards.
Taketa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taketa's elbow.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa pushes Hearn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Taketa controls the action.
A hook to the body from Hearn.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hearn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taketa stuns Hearn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Taketa thuds a left hand into Hearn's body.#CL#
Hearn clinches.
Taketa blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Hearn digs a right hand into Taketa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taketa's gas tank.
Hearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Hearn keeps control of Taketa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taketa misses with the head strike.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Taketa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taketa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Taketa controls his hands.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taketa's elbow.
Taketa is trying to push Hearn away but Hearn has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Taketa is trying to break free.
Taketa is trying to force a seperation but Hearn has the dominant position.
Taketa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearn's elbow.
Shoda Taketa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taketa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hearn has him pressed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearn 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
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