Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Bleak with that takedown attempt.
Bleak defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi with a hook.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bleak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bleak throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi tests Bleak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Bleak's head back.
Bleak throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi looks to land a combination. Bleak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Takahashi gets a clinch. #T1#
Bleak tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Bleak.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bleak digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bleak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
Ryoto Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darsin Bleak.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bleak working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Takahashi. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Bleak tightens his grip and picks Takahashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takahashi manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bleak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Bleak pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bleak passes into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Bleak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.#T4#
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Bleak trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahashi!
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bleak in his tracks.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Bleak avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bleak throws an off balance right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bleak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Bleak looks up at the clock and then as Takahashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bleak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
Bleak landing a few strikes.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big right hand but Takahashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bleak scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Bleak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bleak lands a nice forearm strike.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Bleak is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well. #T4#
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak working away.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Takahashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Bleak knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Takahashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bleak lands a couple of digs.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi trying to control here. #T1#
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takahashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Bleak has managed to pass to side control instead.
Takahashi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Takahashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working. #T2#
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bleak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Takahashi down.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Bleak lands an elbow.
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Bleak is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak landing strikes.
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort. #CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is getting worse.
Bleak trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bleak 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Takahashi misses. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akhtankhanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Akhtankhanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov cracks Takahashi with a good jab.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov'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.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takahashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi. #TD#
Takahashi drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Akhtankhanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi looking to control but Akhtankhanov passes into half guard.
Akhtankhanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akhtankhanov is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi blocks a jab.#T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#T2#
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Akhtankhanov stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akhtankhanov's knee momentarily.
Takahashi defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Takahashi avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Takahashi lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.#T4#
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhtankhanov is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.#CL#
Takahashi clinches up with Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov trying to stall but Takahashi improves his position.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Takahashi tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Akhtankhanov as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike. #T4#
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoto Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akhtankhanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
I think Akhtankhanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and De Minaur counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Takahashi clinches up with De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Minaur smiles and moves away.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at De Minaur's legs.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takahashi stuns De Minaur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged De Minaur in a clinch.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but De Minaur won't allow it.
De Minaur misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Minaur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi jumps guard but De Minaur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rod De Minaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.#T1#
De Minaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Minaur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Minaur lands an uppercut.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
De Minaur leaning against his opponent.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Minaur smiles and moves away.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like De Minaur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
De Minaur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Takahashi.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi throws a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
Takahashi throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Minaur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Minaur.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Minaur on the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. De Minaur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahashi - that will leave a mark!
Takahashi throws a leg kick but De Minaur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Minaur misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from De Minaur misses its target.#CL2#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi fails to pull guard.
De Minaur gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur working aggressively here.
De Minaur tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but De Minaur holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Minaur.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Minaur. #TD2#
Takahashi jumps guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Minaur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Minaur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Minaur. #T1#
De Minaur throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Minaur.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi throws a lazy body kick
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Minaur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.#T2#
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but De Minaur moves his leg out of the way.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Minaur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahashi off the cage and back into range.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Minaur lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Minaur connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by De Minaur.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Takahashi lands a jab to De Minaur's midsection.#T4#
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Minaur can pounce on him.
De Minaur scores with a kick to the body.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but De Minaur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
Takahashi throws a head kick but De Minaur moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as De Minaur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Minaur's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Minaur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
De Minaur defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
De Minaur throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a low kick, right behind De Minaur 's knee.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Minaur has time to react.
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!
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.#T1#
De Minaur throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi throws a nice looking combination but De Minaur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
De Minaur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Minaur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Takahashi lands a nice shot that snaps De Minaur's head back.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and De Minaur counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur slips a straight right by Takahashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
A jab lands there for De Minaur.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
De Minaur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but De Minaur moved away.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur lands with a right hand.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Minaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi slips a jab from De Minaur.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Minaur walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
De Minaur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ryoto Takahashi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Takahashi lands the left hand.
De Minaur swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. De Minaur knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Minaur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Minaur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Minaur lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur connects with a jab.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Takahashi moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Minaur slips under a jab.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Minaur, as that shot connected.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by De Minaur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Minaur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but De Minaur moves his leg out of the way.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.#T3#
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
No joy there for De Minaur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.#T4#
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but De Minaur moved away.
Takahashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Minaur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Minaur scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Takahashi catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. De Minaur shakes it off.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi tries to clinch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Takahashi misses the jab.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
De Minaur lands with an overhand left.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Minaur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Minaur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Minaur throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and De Minaur only half commits.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Minaur circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target. #T1#
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Minaur.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Minaur connects with a right hand. Takahashi shakes it off.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi thuds his shin into the meat of De Minaur's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
De Minaur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Minaur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Minaur's hands.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.#T3#
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
De Minaur misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a body kick.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Minaur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahashi's head backwards.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
De Minaur moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rod De Minaur.
I think De Minaur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Rod De Minaur stared into the camera and said 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Panic counters with a thumping low kick.
Panic throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panic thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
Takahashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Panic catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Satanic Panic has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Panic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panic.
Takahashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Panic.
A right handed body shot lands from Panic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panic.
Panic prevents a body shot from Takahashi. #T1#
Panic tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Panic.
Panic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takahashi lands a body punch.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panic tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage. #T2#
Panic prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takahashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Panic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic fails to pull guard.
Panic tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Panic lands a body punch.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Panic.
Panic lands an uppercut.
Panic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Panic.
Panic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takahashi or not. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Panic lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Panic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Panic scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Panic.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panic misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Panic throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panic.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahashi misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Panic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Panic lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Panic throws a leg kick
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Panic coming out on top.
Takahashi pushes Panic away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satanic Panic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Satanic Panic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takahashi jabs Panic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Panic blocks it.
Satanic Panic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panic throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Panic misses.
Panic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panic misses with a body shot.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panic.
Panic looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Nice jab there from Panic.
Nice straight punches there by Panic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panic.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
Takahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Takahashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Panic looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Takahashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Panic misses the jab.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panic lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Panic. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Panic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panic is looking to land body kicks.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a good low kick that Panic was not able to check.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Takahashi throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Panic is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Panic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahashi's head backwards.
Panic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panic misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Takahashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Takahashi throws a push kick but Panic slaps the foot to one side.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
A low kick from Panic misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Panic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Panic avoided it.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Panic.
Panic misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panic throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Panic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.#T4#
Panic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
A low kick from Panic misses
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Panic misses.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic throws a sloppy head kick
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Panic misses the jab.
Panic misses with an uppercut
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Panic throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Satanic Panic's cut.
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#
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Panic's knee but Panic avoids it well.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Panic misses #KD#
and Takahashi counters with a nice right hand that sends Panic toppling to the canvas! Panic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takahashi finish him?!#ROC#Panic is rocked!
Takahashi darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Panic's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Takahashi before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryoto Takahashi!

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Seran has his takedown stuffed
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seran misses with a wild body shot.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Seran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi defending well as Seran loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Seran counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Seran swings around for an armbar but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Seran's guard.
Takahashi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Seran keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Seran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takahashi has picked Seran up and slammed him! Seran can't keep hold of the triangle and Takahashi manages to pass to side control!
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Seran is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Seran prevents Takahashi from improving position.
Seran looks to move to half guard but instead Takahashi has passed into mount! Damn!
Takahashi controlling the position easily from mount.
Takahashi wants to take Seran's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Seran is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Seran to take his back!
Seran is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Seran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Seran drives through and clinches with Takahashi against the cage.
Seran prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
Seran lands a shot to the body.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow. #TD2#
Seran lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seran passes to full mount!
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seran jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takahashi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takahashi and Seran has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Seran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Takahashi is trying to control Seran's posture but Seran avoids it. #SUB2#
Seran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takahashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seran off and has taken his back!#T2#
Seran can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Seran right now.
Seran tries to escape but Takahashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Takahashi doesn't have the hooks in and Seran manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Seran 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.
Takahashi is controlling Seran's posture.
Seran looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Seran drops back looking for a leg! Takahashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahashi manages to kick Seran off! Seran jumps back into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi pulls Seran in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seran.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Seran misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Seran to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Seran has managed to clinch.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Seran tries to pull guard but Takahashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Seran drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Seran blocks it.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Seran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Seran tries for a takedown but Takahashi manages to get underhooks.
Ryoto Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.#TD2#
Seran has clasped his hands together around Takahashi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takahashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Takahashi! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi pushes down on Seran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Seran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Seran won't allow Takahashi to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Seran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi stalling.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Seran wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olyn Seran.
I think Seran 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryoto Takahashi!

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
De Minaur catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi walks into a jab.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
De Minaur scores with a body shot.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur. #T2#
De Minaur lands the left hand.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
De Minaur connects with the punch.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
De Minaur walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Donk. Takahashi catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur feints a counter leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
Takahashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Takahashi and De Minaur goes tumbling to the canvas! Takahashi follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#De Minaur is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Minaur is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Minaur avoid being mounted?
De Minaur works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
De Minaur working a defensive guard here.
De Minaur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Takahashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Minaur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Minaur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Minaur! #REVB#
De Minaur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takahashi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by De Minaur. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Minaur! But no joy.#T1#
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
De Minaur misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but De Minaur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice body shot. #T2##CL#
Takahashi rushes De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takahashi as De Minaur tries to tie him up.
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
De Minaur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
De Minaur lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
De Minaur takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi thumps De Minaur with a low kick.
De Minaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rod De Minaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi misses the body punch
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand. #T4#
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As De Minaur backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi throws a push kick but De Minaur slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a lazy head kick
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur misses with the combination.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to clinch but De Minaur moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Takahashi.#T1#
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Takahashi. #CL#
Takahashi forces De Minaur back against the cage and clinches.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
De Minaur working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns De Minaur into the cage.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Minaur throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Minaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur just leaning against Takahashi, taking a breather. #BC2#
De Minaur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur slips a jab from Takahashi.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi misses with a body shot
and De Minaur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takahashi slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but De Minaur manages to avoid it.#T1#
De Minaur cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - De Minaur had a free shot at his head there.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Minaur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.#T2#
De Minaur throws a lazy uppercut
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
De Minaur digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from De Minaur. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by De Minaur. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
De Minaur misses the jab.
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
De Minaur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Takahashi off the cage and back into range.
De Minaur lands with a nice body punch.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. De Minaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
A solid body kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
De Minaur with the inside leg kick.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a straight right. #T1#
Takahashi throws a one two combo.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Minaur blocks a low kick nicely.
De Minaur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi backing away here, and De Minaur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Minaur catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Minaur lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Minaur. That one must have hurt.
Takahashi with a hook.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
A low kick from De Minaur misses
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Rod De Minaur's cut even more.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by De Minaur.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
De Minaur seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takahashi misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
A big right from De Minaur misses. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Takahashi.
De Minaur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi slips a jab from De Minaur.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takahashi has time to react.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
De Minaur thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Minaur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Rod De Minaur stared into the camera and said 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.

Event: SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
De Minaur walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a low kick as Takahashi jumps back.
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Minaur.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.#T1#
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Minaur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and De Minaur settles back down.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Takahashi counters with a body kick.#T2#
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Minaur circles away quickly and effectively.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Minaur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takahashi momentarily.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Takahashi is looking to chop away at De Minaur's legs.
De Minaur throws a quick counter head kick but Takahashi was just out of range.
Takahashi throws a push kick but De Minaur slaps the foot to one side.
De Minaur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Minaur lands a head shot.
Takahashi tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Minaur misses with a straight right.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4#
De Minaur throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi keeps De Minaur at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Minaur lands with a straight right. Takahashi didn't see that one coming.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi stuns De Minaur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Minaur throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as De Minaur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Minaur misses with a right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Minaur on the side of the head.
De Minaur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi moves out of range as De Minaur strikes.
Takahashi thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur scores with a body shot.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into De Minaur's ribs.
De Minaur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
De Minaur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
De Minaur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but De Minaur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Minaur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Minaur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!#T2#
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur throws a leg kick
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi scores with a spinning back kick!
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.#T3#
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Minaur will feel that in the morning.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Takahashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Minaur blocks it well.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
De Minaur connects with a single shot there.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.
And Takahashi responds with a good body kick, but De Minaur manages to step out the way in time.
De Minaur lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses the jab.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target. #T4#
Takahashi blocks a jab.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi throws a push kick but De Minaur slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Takahashi.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a right hand
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Takahashi lands a glancing blow to the side of De Minaur's head.
De Minaur throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Takahashi responds with a good body kick, but De Minaur manages to step out the way in time.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Minaur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur lands a jab to the nose.
De Minaur with a nice cross.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks De Minaur off balance momentarily.#T1#
A big left from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takahashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Minaur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi is looking to score with low kicks.
De Minaur throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Minaur.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Minaur swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
De Minaur misses with a right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Minaur avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi feints a counter leg kick.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Takahashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheers as Takahashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Minaur doesn't seem phased though.
De Minaur throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.#T3#
De Minaur throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi scores with a nice strike.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Takahashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a double jab.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Takahashi misses with a hook
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Minaur misses the jab.
Takahashi wants to slow De Minaur down by chopping away at his legs.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Minaur defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but De Minaur moved away.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur moves out of range of the body kick.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from De Minaur, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
De Minaur throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for De Minaur. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi is looking to slow De Minaur down with leg kicks.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
De Minaur tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
De Minaur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by De Minaur. #T2#
De Minaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur lands with a straight right. Takahashi didn't see that one coming.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.#T3#
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a head kick by De Minaur.
De Minaur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
De Minaur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped De Minaur's head back. #T4#
Takahashi defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a head kick.
De Minaur throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi thinks about the counter body kick.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Takahashi throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a right hand to the body.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses De Minaur's front leg but catches the back leg as De Minaur tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi slips a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi keeps De Minaur at a distance using the push kick.
Takahashi defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Minaur misses with a body kick.
De Minaur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Rod De Minaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
De Minaur avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
De Minaur throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
De Minaur with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi checks a low kick from De Minaur.
Crunch! De Minaur slams his shin into Takahashi's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi looks for the body kick but De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a body kick that stops De Minaur in his tracks momentarily.
De Minaur will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but De Minaur saw it coming and moves away.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crunch! Takahashi slams his shin into De Minaur's torso.
De Minaur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Takahashi slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Takahashi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but De Minaur avoids it.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Takahashi throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi scores with a jab. De Minaur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from De Minaur.
A head kick by De Minaur misses
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi slips a jab from De Minaur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takahashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi is the new lightweight champion!

Event: WVT 161: Takahashi v Haudegen
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Haudegen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haudegen in his tracks. #TD2#
Haudegen gets the takedown into side control.
Haudegen laying and praying for a moment but Takahashi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Haudegen stalling away here and it's allowed Takahashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Haudegen stays in close to Takahashi's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haudegen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Haudegen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haudegen trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takahashi!
Haudegen wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Haudegen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haudegen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Haudegen tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi 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.#SUB2#
Haudegen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takahashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haudegen's guard! Nice work there by Takahashi!
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Haudegen is looking for a triangle here but Takahashi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haudegen digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haudegen will feel that in the morning.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Takahashi forces Haudegen back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Haudegen - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haudegen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haudegen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it. #T1#
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Haudegen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haudegen wants to stall.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haudegens head.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haudegen is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi is leaning against Haudegen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haudegen or not.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Haudegen avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haudegen working aggressively here.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haudegen or not.
Takahashi cracks Haudegen with a nice body shot.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haudegen.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Haudegen. #T4#
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haudegen.
Haudegen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haudegen misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Haudegen is looking to control Takahashi's arms but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haudegen has his back to the cage.
A short left from Haudegen.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takahashi or not.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Haudegen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Haudegen.
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Haudegen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen takes a shot to the head.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haudegen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Haudegen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haudegen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Haudegen controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Haudegen avoids it.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haudegen will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Haudegen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown. Takahashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Haudegen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haudegen controls the pace.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takahashi lands a front kick.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Haudegen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takahashi. Haudegen shrugs it off though.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haudegen misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takahashi but Takahashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Haudegen's defenses.
Haudegen scores with a hook.
Haudegen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi had his way with Svalbard Haudegen in that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haudegen. Haudegen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Haudegen takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
A clash of legs there as Haudegen blocks the low kick.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Haudegen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haudegen blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Haudegen.
Takahashi keeps Haudegen at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
No joy there for Haudegen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Haudegen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haudegen scrambles back to his feet.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
Haudegen takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.
Haudegen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Haudegen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Haudegen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen seems to be working for a kimura but Takahashi defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Haudegen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haudegen looks to land a strike but Takahashi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Haudegen looking to pass the guard.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takahashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.#T1#
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Kersikov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kersikov misses. #T2#
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takahashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is getting worse.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.#T4#
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Takahashi misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
As Kersikov backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Takahashi's defenses.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Jab from Takahashi.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T2#
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Takahashi! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takahashi to his feet! Takahashi is in big trouble!#ROC2#Takahashi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takahashi misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Takahashi! Kersikov lets Takahashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Ryoto Takahashi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov swinging wildly here. #T4#
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahashi - that will leave a mark!
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T1#
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi moves to clinch but Kersikov breaks away
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takahashi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi cracks Kersikov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ryoto Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Takahashi moves to clinch but Bloodaxe breaks away
and Bloodaxe counters with a left and a right that stings Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloodaxe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bloodaxe. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the body kick.
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Bloodaxe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bloodaxe. Takahashi shrugs it off though.
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi slips a jab from Bloodaxe.#T3#
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bloodaxe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bloodaxe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
Bloodaxe throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Bloodaxe.
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Bloodaxe stumbling back into the cage.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Bloodaxe avoided it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodaxe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Bloodaxe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Bloodaxe looks to move away, Takahashi throws a big counter combo but Bloodaxe just gets out of the way.
Bloodaxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Bloodaxe throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bloodaxe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Bloodaxe misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.#T2##CL#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Bloodaxe tries to circle away but Takahashi has him pinned against the cage.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Bloodaxe wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Bloodaxe won't allow it. #TD#
Takahashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bloodaxe uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bloodaxe sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Takahashi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bloodaxe paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Takahashi - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ryoto Takahashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Takahashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Veainu clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.#T1#
Veainu tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Takahashi lands a body punch.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Veainu misses.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Veainu jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu cracks Takahashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a series of strikes. Veainu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Veainu misses with a right hand #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Takahashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Veainu blocks it.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.#T1#
Takahashi cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Veainu manages to circle out of the way.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
Veainu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takahashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veainu can turn it around.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it. #T2#
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
Veainu pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
A short right from Takahashi.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu scores with a body shot. #T3#
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Takahashi misses its target.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
A shot to the body from Veainu misses #CL#
and Takahashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu works on Takahashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu. #TD#
Takahashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Veainu uses from the top position.
Veainu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Veainu tries to pass.
Veainu passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Veainu just manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi counters with a nice body shot.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Veainu avoids it.#T1#
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Veainu backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Takahashi throws a quick counter head kick but Veainu was just out of range.
Takahashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Veainu.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.#T3#
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Takahashi counters with a crisp one two that drops Veainu! Takahashi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veainu to his feet! Veainu is in big trouble!#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Veainu has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Matikainen sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Matikainen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Takahashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Matikainen tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Matikainen is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Takahashi. #T1#
Matikainen tries to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Takahashi presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combo that has Takahashi backing up. Takahashi nods at Matikainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen is trying to break free.
A short right from Matikainen.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matikainen's efforts to push away.
Takahashi keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Matikainen.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matikainen smiles and moves away.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Takahashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen. #T4#
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Matikainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Takahashi steps away.#CL#
Takahashi darts in and clinches Matikainen up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Matikainen's legs.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Takahashi tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matikainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land. #BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
Matikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Matikainen down.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Matikainen's body.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Takahashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Matikainen down.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Takahashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Matikainen takes one on the button.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Takahashi jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Matikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Takahashi defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ryoto Takahashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Matikainen saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Matikainen throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Matikainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Takahashi tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.#T2#
Matikainen misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
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!
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Takahashi shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Matikainen swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Takahashi.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi had his way with DaMatti Matikainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Matikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Matikainen misses with a double jab. #T1#
Takahashi throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Matikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
Matikainen misses with a hook #CL#
and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi. #T2#
Matikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Matikainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi is working Matikainen over against the cage.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Takahashi sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.#T4#
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matikainen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takahashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi closes the distance but Bloodaxe moves to the side
and Bloodaxe counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looks to clinch
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Takahashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bloodaxe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Bloodaxe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe throws a fast counter high kick but Takahashi manages to duck under it in time.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bloodaxe breaks from the clinch.
Takahashi closes the distance but Bloodaxe moves to the side
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bloodaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Bloodaxe's knee but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Bloodaxe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.
Takahashi with a jab.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takahashi stuns Bloodaxe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Bloodaxe moved away.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a one-two to the body.
Bloodaxe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is getting worse.
Bloodaxe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1##CL#
Takahashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Takahashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Takahashi jumps guard but Bloodaxe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi tries to clinch
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Bloodaxe. #T3#
Takahashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Bloodaxe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Bloodaxe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Bloodaxe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Takahashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodaxe is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Takahashi looks to clinch
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi is looking to wear down Bloodaxe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takahashi closes the distance but Bloodaxe moves to the side
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloodaxe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Takahashi throws a push kick but Bloodaxe slaps the foot to one side.
Bloodaxe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bloodaxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Bloodaxe flicks out a counter leg kick but Takahashi steps away.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Bloodaxe misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloodaxe.#T4#
Takahashi catches Bloodaxe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takahashi moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloodaxe throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi looks to clinch
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gunnar Bloodaxe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL#
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged Bloodaxe in a clinch.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloodaxes head.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Takahashi pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Bloodaxe trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Bloodaxe looking to pass the guard.
Bloodaxe trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Bloodaxe tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bloodaxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takahashi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bloodaxe, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bloodaxe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Takahashi is now in half guard.
Bloodaxe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Takahashi manages to pass to mount!
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bloodaxe wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Bloodaxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bloodaxe is still trying to improve position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloodaxe tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bloodaxe tries to improve his position but Takahashi has taken his back! Takahashi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bloodaxe tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Takahashi pushes Bloodaxe away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assndrop misses with a double jab
and Takahashi counters with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahashi!
Takahashi moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Takahashi.
Assndrop misses with a hook #KD#
and Takahashi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Assndrop! Takahashi lets Assndrop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Assndrop is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assndrop. That did some damage!
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and Assndrop counters with a body kick that stops Takahashi in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Assndrop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Assndrop down.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Assndrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Takahashi throws a quick counter head kick but Assndrop was just out of range.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi. #T3#
Assndrop misses with a kick to the body
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assndrop has time to react.
Takahashi feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Assndrop collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 118: Takahashi v Corassa 2
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Takahashi darts in and clinches Corassa up against the cage.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa. #BC2#
Corassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corassa tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi tries to clinch
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Takahashi clinches up against the cage.
Takahashi keeps control of Corassa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Corassa throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Corassa saw that one coming.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
A big left from Corassa misses.
A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi cracks Corassa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Corassa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi connects with a jab.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Corassa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corassa moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Corassa misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi misses with a body shot
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Corassa slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corassa has time to react.
Takahashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corassa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corassa looks to land a combination but Takahashi avoids it well.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi is looking to slow Corassa down with leg kicks.
Takahashi wants to slow Corassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi staying out of range there.#T4#
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Corassa's body. Corassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Corassa with a nice calf kick.
Corassa tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi lands a head kick. Corassa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Corassa is rocked!
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
A big left from Corassa misses.
Corassa avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Corassa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi looks to throw a body kick
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Corassa's legs.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Corassa throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Corassa tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Corassa throws a lazy head kick
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corassa throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Corassa.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Corassa's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Corassa misses.
Corassa sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Corassa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
Takahashi lands a left and a right that send Corassa crashing to the mat, dazed. Takahashi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takahashi really felt that one!
Corassa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Corassa's head. #T3#
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Takahashi clinches. #BC2#
Corassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corassa throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Corassa tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
Corassa throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa. #KD#
Takahashi drops Corassa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Corassa looks back up at him and smiles so Takahashi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Corassa misses.
It appears Takahashi was looking to counter with a kick there.
An inside leg kick from Corassa misses.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Takahashi tries to clinch but Corassa is having none of it.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi lands a really nice looking cross but Corassa seems unphased.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Corassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.#KD#
Takahashi cracks Corassa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takahashi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Corassa to stand back up!
Takahashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Corassa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Takahashi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Corassa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Takahashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.#KD#
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Sitsongrit back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
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!
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses. #T2#
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking. #KD#
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Sitsongrit back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Takahashi blocking some punches. #T3#
Takahashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Takahashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit presses Takahashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head. #T4#
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Takahashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Takahashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Takahashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Takahashi cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Takahashi coming out on top.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a head kick.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Takahashi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Takahashi goes for a small jab and connects. Now Takahashi goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Sitsongrit stumbles back but Takahashi runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Sitsongrit to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Sitsongrit will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Ryoto Takahashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023

175 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs

163 cm
31 yrs
142 lbs

Takahashi

Kvinchal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Takahashi clinches up against the ropes.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Kvinchal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Takahashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahashi has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvinchal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takahashi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Kvinchal tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position. #T1#
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Takahashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kvinchal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takahashi tries to move to mount but Kvinchal blocks the move with his legs.
Kvinchal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Kvinchal tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kvinchal struggling a bit here.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi just content to control the position. #SUB#
Takahashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi controls the position.#T4##SUB#
Takahashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvinchal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Takahashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kvinchal wants to control but Takahashi postures up.#T5#
Kvinchal tries to improve position but can't.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working. #SUB#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvinchal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvinchal struggling a bit here.
Takahashi wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Kvinchal is trying to work for a sweep but Takahashi has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Kvinchal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kvinchal manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal can't keep his opponent in guard - Takahashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvinchal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahashi tries to pass to full mount but Kvinchal defends it. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvinchal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvinchal regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB#
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takahashi tries to move to mount but Kvinchal blocks the move with his legs.
Kvinchal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Kvinchal trying to control here.
Takahashi is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvinchal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance.
Kvinchal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Takahashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvinchal trying to control from the bottom.
Kvinchal tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. #T11#
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvinchal wants to hit a sweep here but Takahashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kvinchal there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (13) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position. #T12#
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is defending well.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Kvinchal trying to control from the bottom.
Kvinchal gets back to full guard.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving. #T13#
Kvinchal being controlled here, momentarily.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvinchal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (13) vs (2) Kvinchal
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Kvinchal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvinchal passes Takahashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kvinchal is keen to just control but Takahashi is a slippery customer.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but Takahashi defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvinchal trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Ryoto Takahashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023

175 cm
32 yrs
157 lbs

179 cm
27 yrs
170 lbs

Takahashi

Helix

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Helix has a takedown stuffed.
Takahashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Helix gets a clinch. #TD#
Takahashi jumps into guard, dragging Helix to the mat.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Helix tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helix pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Helix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Helix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takahashi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Takahashi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Helix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takahashi is just riding it out for now. Helix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Helix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takahashi is just riding it out for now. Helix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takahashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Helix. #T2#
Helix trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helix is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helix to get the leverage.
Helix working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Takahashi's thigh. Takahashi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helix looking to pass the guard.
Helix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helix trying to move into half guard but instead Takahashi has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (0) Helix
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahashi has managed to get both his arms back between Helix's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Helix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.
Helix trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi wants to control but Helix is keeping him busy. #T4#
Helix is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helix wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helix is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Helix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takahashi moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (5) vs (0) Helix
Helix tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Helix
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Takahashi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T5#
Helix is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Helix manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Helix is having none of it.
Helix tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Helix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Helix is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Helix tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Helix is having none of it. #T7#
Helix is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Helix actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Helix is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard.
Helix tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Takahashi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Helix
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Helix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takahashi tries to control but Helix wriggling away.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helix wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takahashi looking to control but Helix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Takahashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takahashi prevents Helix from getting the reversal.
Helix wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Helix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Helix tries to reverse the position but Takahashi maintains control.
Takahashi looking to control but Helix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takahashi tries to push Helix's head away but Helix is holding on tight.
Takahashi tries to control but Helix wriggling away.
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Helix is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi prevents Helix from getting the reversal.
Takahashi looking to control but Helix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helix is looking to improve his position but Takahashi isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Helix is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi is really struggling to control Helix but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helix working to try and regain half guard.
Helix regains half guard.
Helix wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Helix is trying to control but Takahashi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (13) vs (0) Helix#T13#
Helix tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Helix is not content to let Takahashi control the position. #SUB#
Helix wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Takahashi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Helix's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Helix is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Takahashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryoto Takahashi!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 101: Corassa v Takahashi
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Corassa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corassa lands a body punch.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Takahashi pulls guard successfully.
Corassa tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Corassa content to stall in guard here.
Corassa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Corassa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corassa wants to stand but Takahashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corassa throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a good, hard body kick but Corassa shrugs it off.
A solid body kick from Corassa.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Corassa misses with a double jab. #CL#
Corassa has closed the distance and engaged Takahashi in a clinch.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Corassa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corassa misses with the head strike.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
Corassa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Corassa is out of range.
Corassa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Corassa.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corassa tried to counter with a leg kick but Takahashi avoided it.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Corassa.
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corassa thinking.
A lazy left from Corassa finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Corassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa works the jab nicely.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corassa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Corassa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Corassa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Corassa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takahashi.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corassa tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Corassa lands an overhand right.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Corassa rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Corassa. #BC#
Corassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Takahashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corassa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa scores with a jab to the head.
Corassa throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Corassa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corassa lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land. #BC#
Corassa breaks the clinch.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Corassa.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corassa tries to clinch up
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Corassa works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi cracks Corassa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corassa lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Corassa misses with a jab to the body
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Corassa as he connects with a hook.
Corassa tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it. #T4#
Corassa lands an overhand right.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Corassa misses the jab.
Corassa defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Corassa off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corassa can pounce on him.
Corassa tries to clinch up.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corassa misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takahashi moves out of range as Corassa throws a body kick.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corassa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takahashi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Corassa takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Corassa has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corassa lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corassas head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Corassa tries to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Corassa.
Takahashi pushes Corassa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corassa pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action. #TD2#
Takahashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Corassa uses from the top position.
Takahashi is controlling Corassa's posture.
Corassa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Corassa wanted to stand there but Takahashi had control of the position. #T2#
Corassa looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down. #T3#
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi catches Corassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takahashi tries to work over Corassa's front leg with a kick but Corassa checks it.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corassa swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range. #CL#
Corassa closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corassa's elbow.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Corassa's ribcage. Corassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corassa.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Corassa controls his hands. #T4#
Takahashi presses Corassa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Takahashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corassa lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Corassa blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Takahashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi prevents Corassa from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa scores with a nice strike.
Corassa cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Corassa slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corassa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corassa in his tracks.
Corassa throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corassa throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corassa takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Corassa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range.
Takahashi lands with a good body shot.
Corassa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Corassa scores with a jab to the head.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Takahashi tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range.
Takahashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corassa to score with a decent uppercut.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Corassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Corassa off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Corassa is rocked!
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Corassa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi swinging wildly here.
Corassa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Corassa seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Corassa pushes him off.
Corassa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takahashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takahashi momentarily.
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!
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Corassa moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa had his way with Ryoto Takahashi in that 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!#R5#
Corassa lands with a cross.
Takahashi takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corassa.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Corassa. #KD2#
Takahashi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Corassa sprawling to the canvas! Corassa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takahashi finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Eduardo Corassa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Corassa tests Takahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a huge left! Corassa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Takahashi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Corassa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Takahashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 979 Takahashi vs. Vice
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi looks to throw a body kick
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Vice scores with a hook.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Vice blocks it.
Vice closes the distance but Takahashi moves to the side
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
A big left from Vice misses.
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and Vice counters with a nice leg kick.
Vice scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Vice looks to land a combination. Takahashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Vice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Vice counters with a three punch combo that has Takahashi backing up. Takahashi nods at Vice to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vice misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a good low kick that Vice was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.#T3#
Vice misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Takahashi counters with a head kick that drops Vice to the mat! Vice scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Vice.
Vice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi misses the body punch
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Vice's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vice misses with a jab to the body
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Vice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Miami Vice's cut even more.
Vice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Vice misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Takahashi misses its target.
Vice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Vice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Takahashi counters with a crisp one two that drops Vice! Takahashi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vice to his feet! Vice is in big trouble!#ROC#Vice is rocked!
Takahashi sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vice's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vice's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryoto Takahashi!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 974 Maluga vs. Fuentes
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Kilgore's body.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilgore misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore backing away here, and Takahashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kilgore gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Kilgore.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Kilgore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore lands a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kilgore breaks from the clinch.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Kilgore counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore slips a jab from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Kilgore settles back down.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Kilgore's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilgore tries to avoid it.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.#T3#
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Takahashi blocks the low kick.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilgore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi. Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kilgore with a body shot.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takahashi scores with a hook.
Takahashi takes a swing at Kilgore's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takahashi - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi lands with a slapping head kick.
Takahashi moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Kilgore jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
A jab lands there for Takahashi.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi is looking to slow Kilgore down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilgore takes a step back to recover.
Takahashi takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Donk. Kilgore catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Kilgore moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps Takahashi's head back.
A jab from Kilgore misses. #T4#
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi stuns Kilgore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kilgore misses.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Takahashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kilgore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily. #T2#
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Takahashi throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilgore should have avoided that one.
Takahashi defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Kilgore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tacitus Kilgore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Takahashi motions for Kilgore to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Takahashi lands with a nice body kick.
Kilgore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
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!
Kilgore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range. #T1#
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore lands a head shot.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Kilgore takes one to the chin there.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.#T2#
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.#T3#
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.#T4#
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Kilgore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore. #T1#
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilgore wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kilgores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Takahashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kilgore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
Takahashi tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore slips a jab from Takahashi.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore retains his lightweight title!
Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bleak tries to clinch up.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi motions for Bleak to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bleak checks the leg kick.
Bleak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Bleak gets control of Takahashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bleak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bleak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takahashi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takahashi's head.#SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bleak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takahashi escapes and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Bleak is having none of it. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bleak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takahashi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bleak.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A lull in the action here.
Bleak is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Bleak is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bleak keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Bleak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bleak moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Takahashi. #CUT#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Takahashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bleak walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi drops Bleak with a naaaaasty hook - Bleak is in real trouble here! Takahashi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 960 Randleman vs. Dinapoli
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Graves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Graves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Takahashi misses with a left hand #TD#
so Graves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
Graves 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.
Takahashi 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahashi, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Graves is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Graves works on Takahashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takahashi up against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a body punch. #T4#
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves stalling.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takahashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graves wants a takedown but no success here.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Takahashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Graves tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves wants a takedown but no success here.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves is stalling here.
Graves is trying to drag Takahashi to the mat but Takahashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Graves blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Graves.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves. #T3#
Graves is working Takahashi over against the cage.
Graves tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves fails to pull guard.
Takahashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi is working Graves over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takahashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Takahashi.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!#T4#
Takahashi pushes Graves away with a front kick.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi cracks Graves with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Graves falls to his knees and Takahashi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Minaur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi wants to slow De Minaur down by chopping away at his legs.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from De Minaur.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
De Minaur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
De Minaur blocks the body kick.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur connects with a nice looking jab.
De Minaur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
De Minaur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takahashi takes a step back to recover.
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
A big left from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Minaur checks it well.
Takahashi scores with a push kick.
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by De Minaur. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
De Minaur throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.#T3#
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
De Minaur lands the left hand.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
De Minaur connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
De Minaur blocks a jab.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
De Minaur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Minaur cracks Takahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Minaur jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
De Minaur tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. De Minaur knows he should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takahashi.
Takahashi defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
Rod De Minaur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Takahashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Minaur has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Minaur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi pushes De Minaur away with a front kick.#T2#
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
De Minaur sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Minaur misses with a body kick.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Minaur. De Minaur obviously looking to wear him down.
De Minaur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Minaur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
Nice uppercut lands for De Minaur. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
De Minaur throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi tries to move into range but De Minaur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi unleashes a big counter combination but De Minaur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for De Minaur. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
De Minaur scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Minaur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Minaur checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. De Minaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Takahashi counters with a crisp one two that drops De Minaur! Takahashi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De Minaur to his feet! De Minaur is in big trouble!#ROC2#De Minaur is rocked!#T1#
De Minaur tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Minaur.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Minaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a head kick but De Minaur moves out of range.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.#T2#
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
Takahashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Minaur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
De Minaur cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
De Minaur with a hook.
De Minaur feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
Nice cross by De Minaur.
De Minaur tests Takahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
De Minaur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
De Minaur lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Minaur. Takahashi shrugs it off though.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
De Minaur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
De Minaur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
De Minaur throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from De Minaur misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Minaur throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
De Minaur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahashi!
De Minaur connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
De Minaur wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Takahashi looks for the body kick but De Minaur saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range and Takahashi settles back down.
De Minaur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Minaur. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but De Minaur steps away.#T2#
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
De Minaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
That kick from Takahashi tenderised De Minaur's leg. De Minaur is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
Takahashi throws a lazy body kick
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for De Minaur. #T3#
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur slips under a jab.
De Minaur half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Minaur lands with an overhand left.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into De Minaur's ribs.#T4#
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi thinks about the counter body kick.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at De Minaur's legs.
De Minaur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur had his way with Ryoto Takahashi in that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Nice cross by De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi motions for De Minaur to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
De Minaur lands a head shot.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Minaur throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Minaur. #T3#
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses the jab.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but De Minaur moved away.
Nice shot by De Minaur.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takahashi tries to work over De Minaur's front leg with a kick but De Minaur checks it.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takahashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Minaur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rod De Minaur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitjakarn circles away.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice leg kick from Kitjakarn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Biabas Kitjakarn has been cut.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitjakarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitjakarn misses with a jab to the body
and Takahashi counters with a body kick.
Kitjakarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Takahashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitjakarn circles away.
Kitjakarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.#T1#
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Kitjakarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitjakarn punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kitjakarn scores with a kick to the body.
Kitjakarn connects with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Kitjakarn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Kitjakarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Kitjakarn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahashi rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kitjakarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi thows a leg kick but Kitjakarn checks it
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi wants to clinch but Kitjakarn slips to the side
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Takahashi pushes Kitjakarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitjakarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Takahashi jumps into guard, dragging Kitjakarn to the mat. #SUB#
Kitjakarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kitjakarn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitjakarn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitjakarn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kitjakarn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitjakarn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitjakarn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Takahashi pushes a forearm under Kitjakarn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kitjakarn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his featherweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Tosen throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Tosen misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Tosen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tosen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Tosen misses.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tosen throws a lazy uppercut
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tosen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Tosen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Tosen tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tosen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takahashi smiles and moves away.
Tosen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Tosen darts in and clinches Takahashi up against the cage.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Tosen. #TD#
Tosen manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Takahashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tosen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahashi has managed to get both his arms back between Tosen's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Let's hope that Takahashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tosen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tosen is looking for a triangle but Takahashi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Tosen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Tosen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takahashi uses it to pass to side control.
Tosen struggling a bit here.
Tosen is trying to escape the position but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Takahashi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tosen's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tosen is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takahashi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tosen is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
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#
Good leg kick by Tosen.
Tosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen misses with a looping left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tosen.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosen moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tosen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Tosen tries to land a body kick
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Tosen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tosen down.
Mama Tosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tosen.
Tosen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takahashi scores with a push kick.
Tosen throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.#T2#
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tosen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tosen wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Tosen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Tosen misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.#T3#
Tosen is looking to clinch but Takahashi is avoiding it.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takahashi throws a right hand that Tosen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tosen also avoids with ease.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Tosen is predictable there
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
Takahashi counters with a body kick.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Takahashi throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tosen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Tosen checks it.
Tosen throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Tosen.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tosen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Nice shot lands for Tosen.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tosen scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tosen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takahashi.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Tosen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tosen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tosen throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tosen's hands.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tosen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tosen tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tosen throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tosen.
Tosen moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Tosen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Tosen settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tosen avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Nice cross by Tosen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tosen throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a three punch combo that has Tosen backing up. Tosen nods at Takahashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Takahashi defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tosen misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tosen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Tosen looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Tosen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tosen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Ryoto Takahashi's cut even more.
Tosen throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tosen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tosen feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
Tosen blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Tosen throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Tosen moves out of range easily.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tosen with a body shot.
Tosen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Tosen misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tosen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Tosen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Tosen's belly button to the back.
Tosen closes the distance but Takahashi moves to the side
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tosen throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Tosen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tosen blocks it well.
Tosen moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Tosen wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tosen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tosen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Tosen.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tosen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tosen misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Tosen motions for Takahashi to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tosen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#The cut above Ryoto Takahashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tosen misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tosen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tosen. #CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch. #T3#
A short right from Tosen.
Tosen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Tosen fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Tosen blocking some punches.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Tosen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Tosen.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Tosen lands a nice uppercut.
Tosen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi. #TD#
Tosen gets control of Takahashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tosen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tosen is looking for a triangle here but Takahashi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position. #T4#
Tosen is trying to escape the position but Takahashi is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tosen has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Tosen is defending well.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Tosen is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tosen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tosen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen scores with a head kick. Takahashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tosen takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
Nice jab there from Tosen.
A low kick from Tosen misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tosen looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Tosen finds it's way through Takahashi's defenses.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tosen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tosen throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tosen throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosen.
Tosen scores with the left hand. Takahashi knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Takahashi clinches up with Tosen and pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi presses Tosen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosen controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Tosen.
Takahashi managing to block the knees to the body from Tosen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
A head punch on the inside from Tosen fails to land.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tosen prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Tosen.
Tosen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takahashi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Tosen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tosen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi managing to block the knees to the body from Tosen.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Tosen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
A short left from Tosen.
Tosen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosen.
Takahashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Tosen throws a head punch that misses.
Tosen tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Tosen back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tosen on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Tosen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryoto Takahashi.
Well Takahashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Ryoto Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it.
Jack misses with a hook.
Jack throws a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Takahashi blocks the low kick.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
Jack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it. #CL2#
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
A body shot lands from Jack.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Jack misses with some punches.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Jack looking to stall.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Takahashi is working Jack over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jack.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack misses with some punches.
Takahashi is working Jack over against the cage.
Jack misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Jack blocking some punches.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
A short left from Jack.
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!
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow. #T4#
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack working aggressively here.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jack blocking some punches.
Takahashi digs a right hand into Jack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jack's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Jack prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Takahashi catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.#KD2#
Takahashi bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Jack! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Jack is pulling down on Takahashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takahashi, at least for the moment.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Jack is controlling Takahashi's posture.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi stands and throws Jack's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takahashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takahashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Jack is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Takahashi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jack is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Takahashi yanks on the arm and Jack is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Takahashi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryoto Takahashi!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Barbosa.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Barbosa.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Takahashi throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Barbosa! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
A relieved looking Ryoto Takahashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Chaos 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Takahashi slips a jab from Jack.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Jack.
A big left from Jack misses.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jack lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jack lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Jack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jack lands a body shot.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Jack.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. Jack shakes it off.#T3#
Jack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Takahashi lands the left hand.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jack checks a leg kick.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack slips under a jab.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
Jack jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jack with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Jack.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jack with a hook.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jack steps away.
Jack misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Jack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Takahashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jack has got the better of the exchanges.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack motions for Takahashi to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.#T1#
Jack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jack if he has to take too many more of those.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming. #T2#
Takahashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Jack checks it.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jack in his tracks.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Takahashi instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Jack.
Takahashi is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Jack working aggressively here.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
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!
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks. #T4#
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Jack manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Jack.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Jack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Takahashi.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Jack tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Jack lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
Jack misses with the body kick
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack avoids a kick to the body.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack jabs Takahashi right on the nose. Takahashi blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takahashi 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 Jack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Takahashi.
Jack throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Jack scores with a hook.
Jack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Jack checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Jack lands a jab.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jack.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab by Takahashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Jack scores with a body shot.
Jack blocks a jab.
A left lands for Takahashi.
Jack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Jack throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
Jack lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
Jack drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Jack.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Jack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Jack scores with a hook.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Jack misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Takahashi defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack lands with a nice body kick.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Jack misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Jack lands the left hand.
Jack works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Jack throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Jack misses.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Jack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Takahashi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jack misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Jack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Jack throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takahashi momentarily.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Takahashi seems unphased.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Jack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves 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!
Jack misses with a body kick.
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Jack checks it.
Jack throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jack is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack slips under a jab.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jack counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack had his way with Ryoto Takahashi in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Jack.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Jack is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Jack throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack scores with the left hand. Takahashi knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
Takahashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Takahashi coming out on top.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi wants to clinch.#T4#
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Jack avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack scores with the left hand. Takahashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack!
Taylor Jack retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Taylor Jack made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Bonanza's defenses.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Bonanza throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Bonanza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonanza at a distance.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Bonanza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonanza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Bonanza thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back. #CL#
Takahashi clinches with his opponent.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi tries to work over Bonanza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonanza throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Bonanza misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Bonanza looks winded!
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonanzas head. #T2#
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonanza throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Bonanza tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi. #T4#
Takahashi pushes Bonanza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Bonanza is rocked!
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Bonanza is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonanza seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
A short left from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi gets through Bonanza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonanza.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonanza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Bonanza.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Takahashi.
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
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!
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonanza or not.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Takahashi lands a big right hand that drops Bonanza! The killer instinct kicks in and Takahashi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takahashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Kitjakarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot.
Kitjakarn defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
As Takahashi backs away, Kitjakarn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Kitjakarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takahashi.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitjakarn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitjakarn with a hook.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitjakarn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Kitjakarn looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range. #CL2#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Kitjakarn holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
Kitjakarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Kitjakarn back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitjakarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Kitjakarn digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kitjakarn lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
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!
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries to work over Kitjakarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Takahashi decides to pull guard.
Kitjakarn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kitjakarn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kitjakarn slips nicely into half guard.
Kitjakarn content to control rather than advance.
Takahashi is controlling Kitjakarn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Kitjakarn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Takahashi is pressing down on Kitjakarn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitjakarn controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kitjakarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kitjakarn content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Kitjakarn defends easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi controls Kitjakarn momentarily but Kitjakarn frees himself.
Kitjakarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi wants to control but Kitjakarn passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kitjakarn seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitjakarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitjakarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kitjakarn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kitjakarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
Kitjakarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Kitjakarn's body.
Kitjakarn staying out of range there.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook.
Kitjakarn is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitjakarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Kitjakarn sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Kitjakarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitjakarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitjakarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Kitjakarn throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is looking to land body kicks.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that misses.
Kitjakarn blocks a jab.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn walks into a jab.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
Kitjakarn lands a head shot.
Biabas Kitjakarn is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kitjakarn tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kitjakarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitjakarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Kitjakarn has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards. #BC#
Kitjakarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitjakarn lands with a right hand.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Kitjakarn avoids it.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kitjakarn will feel that in the morning.
Kitjakarn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Takahashi lands a high kick!
Kitjakarn misses with the body kick
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitjakarn under the eye.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a two punch combination.
Takahashi throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Kitjakarn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Kitjakarn looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kitjakarn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Kitjakarn. #T4#
Takahashi moves out of range as Kitjakarn strikes.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Kitjakarn tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Kitjakarn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kitjakarn wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Kitjakarn takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Takahashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Takahashi is pulling down on Kitjakarn's head. It's preventing any offense from Kitjakarn, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Takahashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Kitjakarn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kitjakarn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kitjakarn defends it easily.
Kitjakarn wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Kitjakarn wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kitjakarn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitjakarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Kitjakarn avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice body kick.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the body.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi lands with a nice body kick.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.#CUT#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Kitjakarn lands with a nice body punch.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi thinks about the counter body kick.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.#T3#
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kitjakarn.#CL#
Kitjakarn moves into range and clinches up with Takahashi.
A short body shot lands from Kitjakarn as the two fighters clinch.
Kitjakarn is leaning against Takahashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kitjakarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kitjakarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kitjakarn crunches a lovely knee into Takahashi's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Kitjakarn looking to slow down the pace here.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kitjakarn - that landed with a thud.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitjakarn.
Takahashi tries to work over Kitjakarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kitjakarn to keep the fight standing.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitjakarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn cracks Takahashi with a nice body shot.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Kitjakarn cracks Takahashi with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Kitjakarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Biabas Kitjakarn.
Well Takahashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz v Shabazz
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
And Morrison responds with a good body kick, but Takahashi manages to step out the way in time.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Morrison tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Takahashi backs off Morrison throws a huge counter combo but Takahashi manages to avoid it all.
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrison's hands.
Takahashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
A cross from Takahashi lands.#CUT#It looks like Richard Morrison has been cut.#CL#
Takahashi rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with the head strike. #TD#
Takahashi jumps into guard, dragging Morrison to the mat.
Takahashi pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison defends well.
Morrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takahashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takahashi looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takahashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrison is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takahashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Morrison is looking for the big counter here.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Morrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Morrison's cut.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with an outside leg kick. #KD#
Takahashi throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Morrison tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Morrison is rocked!
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morrison is still in real trouble! Can Takahashi finish him?#SUB#
Takahashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Takahashi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takahashi prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Morrison is defending well.
Morrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Morrison prevents Takahashi from improving position.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morrison!
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richard Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape. #SUB#
Takahashi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morrison is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morrison and Takahashi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Takahashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi moves into full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Takahashi controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takahashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takahashi controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Morrison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morrison backs up against the cage.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a low kick, right behind Morrison 's knee.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Takahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takahashi drops Morrison with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Morrison! Takahashi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy 4
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Jack's head back.
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT in the buildup to the fight.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Jack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Jack throws a shot to the body.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Jack is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Jack avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
As Takahashi backs away, Jack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Jack misses.
Takahashi feints a counter leg kick.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.#KD2#
Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Jack tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Jack back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Jack is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Taylor Jack has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab. #T2#
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Jack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Jack throws a leg kick
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Jack blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Jack's body.
Jack avoids the head kick by Takahashi. #T3#
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack tried to counter with a leg kick but Takahashi avoided it.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Jack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takahashi moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi slips a jab from Jack.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Jack misses with a leg kick
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack avoids the head kick by Takahashi. #KD2#
Takahashi drops Jack with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jack looks back up at him and smiles so Takahashi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jack moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Jack checks a low kick from Takahashi.
As Takahashi tries to get set, Jack tries to push him back and clinch up but Takahashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Jack.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
As Takahashi backs away, Jack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Jack moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a good, hard body kick but Takahashi shrugs it off.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack lands with a shot to the body.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jack might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jack makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takahashi really felt that one!
Jack takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
Jack digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Jack blocks it. #BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takahashi 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 Jack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack counters with a thumping low kick.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Jack misses the jab.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack walks into a jab.
Jack lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Takahashi pushes Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Takahashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Takahashi clinches up with Jack and pushes him back against the cage.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack lands with a left to the head.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Takahashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Jack half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Jack throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Jack checks the leg kick.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Jack.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Takahashi keeps Jack at a distance using the push kick.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jack checks a leg kick nicely.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jack feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Takahashi seems unphased.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Jack coming out on top.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Jack cracks Takahashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jack on the side of the head.#T3#
Jack lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Takahashi coming out on top.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jack lands with a shot to the body.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Jack thumps Takahashi with a low kick.#T4#
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Jack backing away here, and Takahashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
Takahashi scores with a head kick.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack!
Taylor Jack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.#CL#
McQuirre closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Takahashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
As Takahashi backs away, McQuirre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and McQuirre counters with an inside leg kick.
McQuirre takes one to the chin there.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
McQuirre wants to land a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range. #CL#
McQuirre has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from McQuirre. #BC2#
Takahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
McQuirre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi scores with a nice strike.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Takahashi moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuirre is looking to counter with head kicks.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
McQuirre throws a quick counter head kick but Takahashi was just out of range.#T2#
Takahashi lands a jab to McQuirre's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by McQuirre as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McQuirre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
McQuirre throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and McQuirre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Good work by McQuirre as he checks the leg kick.
McQuirre is looking for a counter combo.
McQuirre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. McQuirre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McQuirre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
McQuirre with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into McQuirre's body.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
McQuirre staying out of range there.
McQuirre throws a quick counter head kick but Takahashi was just out of range.
McQuirre throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and McQuirre only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi misses the body punch
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Takahashi catches McQuirre right on the button with a cross.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for McQuirre's leg but McQuirre calmly moves out of range.
McQuirre is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McQuirre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Takahashi looks to move away, McQuirre throws a big counter combo but Takahashi just gets out of the way.
McQuirre misses with a low kick as Takahashi jumps back.
McQuirre needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
McQuirre looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Takahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
McQuirre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi cracks McQuirre with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Takahashi! McQuirre is out on his feet! Takahashi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McQuirre is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McQuirre is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Post fight, Ryoto Takahashi took to the microphone: 'You forget Big Daddy can cheese?'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 147
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Aalto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aalto thuds his shin into the meat of Takahashi's side.
Aalto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto thuds his right hand into Takahashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Aalto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a hook but Aalto blocks it.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Takahashi delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takahashi duly obliges.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Takahashi as Aalto shoots in.
Aalto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aalto slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi moves out of range as Aalto throws a body kick.
Aalto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aalto shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahashi sprawls well. He's pushed Aalto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aalto can pounce on him.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aalto 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.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aalto is out of range.
A big right from Aalto misses.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aalto is able to avoid easily.
Aalto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Aalto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Aalto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi cracks Aalto with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Aalto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Aalto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Aalto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Aalto dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Takahashi.
A clash of legs there as Takahashi blocks the low kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight right. #T4#
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Aalto.
Aalto throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a front kick.
Aalto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Aalto avoids it.
Aalto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aalto sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Aalto sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Aalto moved away.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi jabs Aalto right on the nose. Aalto blinks but takes it well.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Takahashi drops Aalto with a nice combination! Takahashi dives into Aalto's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Aalto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aalto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oh Aalto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aalto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takahashi defending well though.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aalto seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto throws a strike but Takahashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aalto is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aalto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takahashi is defending well. Aalto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takahashi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aalto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Aalto!
Michael Aalto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 140
Date: Apr 27, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Takahashi lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takahashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Takahashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Takahashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Takahashi unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi misses with a hook.#T2#
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #T3#
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A frustrated look appears on Takahashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action. #TD2#
Takahashi pulls guard.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Takahashi's guard.#SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takahashi doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Takahashi avoided it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.#T3#
Takahashi lands a head kick! #CUT2#Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Takahashi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Soldic works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Soldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Soldic moved away.
Soldic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soldic moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Soldic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soldic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Soldic saw that one coming.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soldic.
Soldic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soldic lands with a kick to the temple. Takahashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soldic.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Soldic.
Soldic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soldic misses with a kick to the body
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Soldic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Soldic misses the target.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Soldic blocks it.
Soldic connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Soldic saw that one coming.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic moves out of range of the strikes.
Soldic misses with a low kick.
Takahashi scores with a head kick. Soldic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takahashi defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Soldic's leg. Soldic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soldic defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Soldic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Soldic throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Good shot there by Takahashi.
Soldic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soldic.
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Soldic avoided it.
Soldic tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
A punch combination from Takahashi misses.
Soldic throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Takahashi jabs Soldic right on the nose. Soldic blinks but takes it well.
Soldic stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi lands the left hand.
Roberto Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Soldic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Soldic counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Soldic lands but Takahashi takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Nice cross by Soldic.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soldic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soldic moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
and Soldic counters with a nice uppercut.
Soldic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Soldic lands a two punch combo.
Takahashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soldic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Soldic wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Soldic misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Soldic.
Nice defenses there by Soldic.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Soldic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Soldic misses.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Soldic.
Takahashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soldic. Soldic obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soldic.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Soldic moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Soldic motions for Takahashi to come forward. Soldic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Soldic moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soldic's hands.
Soldic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Soldic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Soldic misses with a low kick.
Soldic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Soldic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soldic lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Takahashi.
Soldic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takahashi momentarily.
Good work by Soldic as he checks the leg kick.
Soldic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Takahashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Soldic misses the target.
Soldic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soldic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Soldic with a nice calf kick.
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Soldic moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Soldic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soldic lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi tests Soldic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Soldic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Soldic lands with a nice body kick.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Soldic throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soldic.
Takahashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Soldic avoids it.
Takahashi swings for the body but Soldic moves out of range.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soldic can pounce on him.
Soldic misses the shot to the body.
Soldic throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Soldic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soldic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Soldic.
Soldic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soldic walks into a jab.
Soldic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Soldic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soldic is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Takahashi lands a jab.
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!
Soldic tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.#T2#
Soldic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Soldic's leg but Soldic calmly moves out of range.
Soldic walks into a jab.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soldic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Soldic settles back down.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Soldic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberto Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Soldic coming out on top.
Soldic is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soldic on the side of the head.
Soldic takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Soldic avoided it.
Soldic takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Soldic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soldic digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soldic lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Soldic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Soldic saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Soldic.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Soldic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Soldic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Soldic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soldic scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soldic.
An inside leg kick lands from Soldic.
Soldic takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soldic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soldic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soldic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Soldic throws a body kick that misses.
Soldic moves out of range of the body kick.
Soldic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi stuns Soldic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Soldic loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soldic scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soldic.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soldic.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soldic.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Soldic.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soldic avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Soldic throws out a powerful jab.
Soldic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roberto Soldic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Soldic lands with a slapping head kick.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Soldic moves out of range easily.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi tries to work over Soldic's front leg with a kick but Soldic checks it.
Soldic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi throws a combination. Soldic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soldic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Soldic moved out of range nicely.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Soldic cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldic.
Soldic connects with a leg kick.
Soldic cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Soldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Takahashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soldic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Soldic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takahashi back to the cage. Soldic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Takahashi.
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Soldic saw that one coming.
Takahashi slips a jab from Soldic.
Soldic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Soldic.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Soldic's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soldic misses with a leg kick.
Soldic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Soldic avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Soldic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Takahashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soldic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Soldic misses with a low kick.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soldic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Soldic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takahashi throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Soldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soldic throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Soldic blocks a jab.
Takahashi thumps Soldic with a low kick.#T3#
Soldic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soldic lands with a straight right. Takahashi didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Soldic misses.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Soldic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soldic misses with a looping right.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Soldic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soldic momentarily.
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soldic's hands.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Soldic moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Takahashi misses its target.
Soldic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soldic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soldic throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Soldic cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Soldic moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Soldic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soldic punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soldic takes a step back to recover.
Soldic scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Soldic's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Soldic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soldic moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Soldic moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldic lands a body shot.
Soldic misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi throws a right hand that Soldic ducks under and follows up with a left that Soldic also avoids with ease.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Soldic is just out of range.#CL#
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged Soldic in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryoto Takahashi.
Well Takahashi 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
In his post fight interview, Ryoto Takahashi gave a big smile as he said 'You forget Big Daddy can cheese?'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 125
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
We've been informed that Takahashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahashi's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range. #T2#
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jean Baptiste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jean Baptiste on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
Jean Baptiste thows a body kick. Takahashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Jean Baptiste is predictable there
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks the body kick. #T3#
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste jabs at Takahashi's body.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Takahashi.#T4#
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Jean Baptiste's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jean Baptiste down.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Jean Baptiste circles away and keeps his distance.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jean Baptiste should have avoided that one.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Jean Baptiste connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a jab to the body
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good, hard body kick but Takahashi shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takahashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jean Baptiste - the referee stops the clock and Takahashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jean Baptiste. Takahashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the body from Jean Baptiste misses
and Jean Baptiste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Takahashi finds it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Jean Baptiste scores with a push kick.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a series of strikes. Jean Baptiste will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Jean Baptiste keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi. Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Jean Baptiste saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jean Baptiste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Takahashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jean Baptiste has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi jabs Jean Baptiste to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jean Baptiste cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Jean Baptiste finds it's target.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jean Baptiste scores with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jean Baptiste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste thumps Takahashi with a low kick.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takahashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jean Baptiste - the referee stops the clock and Takahashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jean Baptiste. Takahashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste blocks the body kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Jean Baptiste's legs.
Jean Baptiste thows a body kick. Takahashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jean Baptiste 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Our winner, Brady Jean Baptiste, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 117
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aalto defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Aalto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aalto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aalto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up with Takahashi, looking for a takedown. Aalto pushes Takahashi against the cage but Takahashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aalto lands a jab to the head.
Aalto throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Aalto slaps the foot to one side.
Aalto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aalto throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Aalto misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aalto.#T1#
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Aalto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Aalto lands a really nice looking cross but Takahashi seems unphased.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aalto on the side of the head.#CL#
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Aalto.
Aalto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi misses with some punches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aalto.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Aalto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Aalto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi cracks Aalto with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Aalto.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Aalto's ribcage. Aalto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto lands a left hand. #T3#
Takahashi tries a body shot but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aalto.
Aalto misses with the head strike.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Aalto blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aalto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Aalto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Aalto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
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!
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto presses Takahashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aalto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aalto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Aalto lands a nice uppercut.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi gets through Aalto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Aalto.
A short body shot lands from Aalto as the two fighters clinch.
Aalto lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takahashi works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Aalto lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Aalto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aalto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takahashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aalto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Aalto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takahashi cracks Aalto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi lands with a hook. Aalto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Aalto tries to land a body kick
and Takahashi counters with a solid body kick.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and Aalto counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
A solid body kick from Aalto.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aalto throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aalto's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Aalto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is in trouble now - Aalto has advanced to mount!
Aalto fails to advance to Takahashi's back.
Takahashi tries to lock up and control but Aalto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Aalto is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Takahashi is in real trouble.
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!
Takahashi just trying to survive but Aalto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aalto has the hooks in. Takahashi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Takahashi won't enjoy being in this position. Aalto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Takahashi is tapping - it's over boys! Aalto picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Aalto!
Our winner, Michael Aalto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022

175 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

163 cm
25 yrs
143 lbs

Takahashi

Mignard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gustave Mignard!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Takahashi moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Takahashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Mignard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mignard trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Mignard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi 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#
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
Takahashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takahashi managing to control the position.
Mignard stands and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (0) vs (3) Mignard
Mignard trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mignard prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Takahashi won't allow Mignard to pass to mount.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mignard pulls his head out easily.
Mignard trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mignard wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Mignard tries to pass.
Mignard pushing down on Takahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Mignard's head to control him but Mignard postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Mignard is working for an americana but Takahashi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mignard was thinking about the submission.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi has Mignard pulled in close to control his posture.
Mignard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takahashi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (3) Mignard#T5#
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mignard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mignard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takahashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Mignard is keeping the position.#T6#
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mignard is looking to sweep but instead, Takahashi has passed into half guard.
Mignard is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mignard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mignard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takahashi passes Mignard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takahashi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mignard reverses the position - he's now on top in Takahashi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (5) Mignard
Takahashi looking to control. #T8#
Mignard trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takahashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mignard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takahashi.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (2) vs (8) Mignard
Takahashi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Takahashi regains half guard.
Takahashi is in trouble now - Mignard has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (2) vs (11) Mignard#T9#
Mignard mounts Takahashi! Really nice guard pass there!
Mignard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mignard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mignard fails to advance to Takahashi's back. #T10#
Mignard prevents Takahashi from getting the reversal.
Takahashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takahashi tries to control Mignard's body but Mignard pushes him off. Takahashi squirms to his side and now Mignard has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Takahashi (2) vs (14) Mignard
Takahashi trying to control the hands but Mignard breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mignard is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T11##SUB2#
Takahashi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mignard gets his way!
Mignard controlling well, preventing Takahashi from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Takahashi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T12#
Takahashi is in bad spot here.
Mignard gets his hands free as Takahashi looks to control.
Mignard keeps control of the position as Takahashi tries to break free. #SUB2#
Mignard tightening his grip on Takahashi, looking for the choke. #T13#
Takahashi just trying to survive but Mignard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Takahashi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Mignard just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Mignard has the hooks in. Takahashi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Mignard working for a choke but Takahashi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mignard controlling well, preventing Takahashi from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mignard wins on points by 14 to 2.
An out of breath Gustave Mignard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

175 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
29 yrs
149 lbs

Takahashi

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Takahashi jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee passes Takahashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Takahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Takahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it. #T3#
Takahashi trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Takahashi is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takahashi is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling the pace. #T5#
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is stalling here. Takahashi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takahashi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takahashi (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Takahashi in the domination position with Lee hanging on.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Takahashi.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T8#
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takahashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T9#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee pulls Takahashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takahashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takahashi postures up. #T10#
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee seems keen to control Takahashi's posture.#T11#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
Takahashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (4) vs (2) Lee#T12#
Takahashi trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Takahashi is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T14#
Lee stands and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (4) vs (5) Lee
Takahashi tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
Lee has control of an arm but Takahashi manages to advance to Lee's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takahashi (8) vs (5) Lee

And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021

163 cm
24 yrs
141 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs

Neri

Takahashi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rene Neri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Neri pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neri keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi 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.
Neri is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up. #T1#
Neri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Neri is keeping the position.
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Neri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takahashi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Neri has locked up a guillotine! Neri's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Takahashi is holding on here and Neri must be using up a lot of energy. Takahashi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Neri gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rene Neri!
Rene Neri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

172 cm
43 yrs
147 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs

Bushiri

Takahashi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shepherd Bushiri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bushiri clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bushiri has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Takahashi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bushiri (4) vs (0) Takahashi
Bushiri is trying to stick to Takahashi's back but Takahashi is turning into Bushiri. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bushiri's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Takahashi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (4) vs (2) Takahashi
Bushiri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Bushiri is keeping the position.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushiri, not yet. #T1#
Bushiri is trying to keep Takahashi in close.
Bushiri pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takahashi stays in close to Bushiri's body and controls the position.
Bushiri is controlling Takahashi's posture.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.#SUB#
Bushiri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.
Bushiri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB#
Bushiri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bushiri is adopting a defensive guard.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bushiri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi won't allow Bushiri to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takahashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Bushiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.
Bushiri keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bushiri looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Bushiri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bushiri is adopting a defensive guard.
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Bushiri keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass. #T6#
Bushiri working a defensive guard here.
Bushiri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bushiri wants to control the position but Takahashi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bushiri is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions. #T7#
Bushiri is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bushiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Bushiri tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Bushiri trying to control here. #T8#
Bushiri is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takahashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bushiri!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (4) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bushiri regains half guard.#T9##SUB#
Bushiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Bushiri is having none of it.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Bushiri defending well.
Bushiri wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Well, if Takahashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T10#
Bushiri moves into full guard.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Bushiri keeps moving.
Bushiri being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Bushiri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.#T11#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bushiri's guard.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bushiri actively working from the bottom here.
Bushiri is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Takahashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (4) vs (8) Takahashi
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bushiri wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Bushiri working to try and regain half guard.
Takahashi controlling his opponent. #T13#
Bushiri tries to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Bushiri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bushiri tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.
Bushiri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (6) vs (8) Takahashi#T14#
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Bushiri from controlling successfully.
Bushiri postures up.
Bushiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takahashi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (6) vs (10) Takahashi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bushiri controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 10 to 6.
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Case needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Case misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Case avoids it.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Takahashi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Case avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Case tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takahashi tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Case's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takahashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi slips a jab from Case.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Case scores with a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Case saw it coming and moves away.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Case's front leg but catches the back leg as Case tries to avoid it.
Case misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Case misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takahashi defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Case missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Case is predictable there
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi slips under a jab from Case.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahashi misses the target.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Case.
Case wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Case finds it's target.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Case sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Case missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Case throws out a powerful jab.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Case.#T4#
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Case.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Case blocking some punches.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Case blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi presses Case against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
A telegraphed right hand from Case misses the target.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Case throws a shot to the body.
Case swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Case's ribcage. Case let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Case wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a right hand. #T1#
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
A short right from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Good body shot from Case.
Case misses with a body punch.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Case misses with a looping right.
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Takahashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Case throws out a powerful jab.
Case chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Case lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Case throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Case takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Case throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Case looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Case misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Case.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Case.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Case in his tracks.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Takahashi slips a jab from Case.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case misses with a hook.
Takahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Case misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Case throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Case moved away.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.#CL#
Takahashi clinches up with Case and pushes him back against the cage.
Case has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi. #T1#
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Case wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Case tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
Case digs a right hand into Takahashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takahashi's gas tank. #BC2#
Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
Takahashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Case throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Case checks a leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Takahashi throws a push kick but Case slaps the foot to one side.
Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Case.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Case has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Case's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Case is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Case.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi gets through Case's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Takahashi is working Case over against the cage.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Case working aggressively here.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Case is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Case.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Case's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi digs a right hand into Case's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Case's gas tank.
Case takes a shot to the head.
Case takes a shot to the head.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Takahashi.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Case throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi cracks Case with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Case throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Case counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Case misses the target.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Case just manages to avoid it.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Case is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.#T1#
Case misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Case's legs.
Takahashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Case.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Case checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
It seemed like Case was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Case dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!#T2#
Case misses with a hook.
Case misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Case rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case misses with a right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Case moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Case misses with a body punch
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Takahashi. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Case is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Case misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Case.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
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!
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Case looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi cracks Case with a nice body shot.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi had his way with Justin Case in that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Case lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Case off the cage and back into range.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Case breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Case.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case misses with a body shot. #T1#
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Takahashi drives through and clinches with Case against the cage.
Case's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Case's ribcage. Case let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Case.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Case gets through Takahashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Case blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Case is trying to break free.
Case wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi tries to work over Case's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Case is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Good body shot from Takahashi.
Case struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Case.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Case swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Case tries to circle away but Takahashi has him pinned against the cage.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case misses with a body punch.
Case goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Case prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Case lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Case breaks from the clinch.
Case rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi walks into a stiff left hand from Case.#T4#
A jab lands there for Case.
Case steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Case checks it.
Case throws a lazy uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the body
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takahashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his bantamweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1#
Takahashi stuns Xiaodong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi throws a push kick but Xiaodong slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Xiaodong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiaodong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Xiaodong circles away.
Xiaodong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi closes the distance but Xiaodong moves to the side
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Xiaodong down.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiaodong lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
Takahashi lands a jab to Xiaodong's midsection.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Xiaodong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiaodong throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
A leg kick checked by Xiaodong.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaodong throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a body kick.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiaodong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target. #T3#
Xiaodong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xiaodong throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiaodong digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
A jab from Xiaodong misses.
Xiaodong throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Xiaodong misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiaodong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Xiaodong keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Xiaodong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Takahashi darts in and clinches Xiaodong up against the cage.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Xiaodong avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Xiaodong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
A left lands for Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi works Xiaodong's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Xiaodong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiaodong backing away here, and Takahashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiaodong's sensitive parts.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiaodong swinging wildly here.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range. #T2#
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Xiaodong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Xiaodong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Xiaodong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Takahashi forces Xiaodong back against the cage and clinches.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Xiaodong is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Xiaodong wants to stall.
Xiaodong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiaodong or not.
Takahashi lands a body shot. #BC#
Xiaodong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xiaodong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiaodong counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Takahashi slips a jab from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Takahashi catches Xiaodong right on the button with a cross.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Takahashi cracks Xiaodong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaodong misses the target.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiaodong. Xiaodong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xiaodong throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiaodong misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Xiaodong misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Xiaodong misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Xiaodong throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a flying knee that drops Xiaodong! Takahashi dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BBFC 7: Bitch Vs. Krutel
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waller cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waller, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage. #BC#
Waller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waller slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Waller misses its target.#CL2#
Takahashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Waller prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waller smiles and moves away.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Waller misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waller.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Waller working aggressively here.
Waller misses with a body punch.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2##TD2#
Takahashi manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Waller defends easily.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Waller controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Waller gets to his feet - Takahashi follows without any prompting.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Waller misses the target.
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!
Waller moves out of range of the strikes.
Waller misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi wants to counter the offense by Waller and move into the clinch position.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller.
Waller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Waller's head.
Takahashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waller misses with some punches.
Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Waller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waller can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waller. #T4#
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi. #TD2#
Takahashi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Waller misses.
Waller misses with a body shot.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Waller misses its target.
Waller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waller moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Waller lands with a nice body punch.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Waller throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Waller throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Waller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waller scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi tries to work over Waller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waller backwards.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Waller controls his hands.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller.
Waller prevents a body shot from Takahashi. #T2#
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waller smiles and moves away.
Waller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Waller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Waller won't allow it.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Waller misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waller misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waller blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi gets through Waller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waller's elbow.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Waller holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Waller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takahashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Waller blocks it. #BC#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waller swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Takahashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waller is looking for a counter combo.
Waller is looking to wear down Takahashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Waller misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waller.
Waller lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Waller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waller.
Waller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takahashi eats them both and turns towards Waller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
Waller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Waller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
Takahashi misses the jab.
Waller keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Waller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocking some punches. #T1#
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Waller.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but Waller has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Takahashi jumps guard but Waller stands there with Takahashi around his waist. Takahashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoto Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waller lands a left hand.
Takahashi blocking some punches. #T2#
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waller to keep the fight standing.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Waller.
Waller tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waller walks away with a smile on his face. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waller throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waller throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Waller moved out of range.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
Waller misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Waller looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Waller misses with a straight left.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Waller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waller's sensitive parts.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Jack Waller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Waller as he connects with a hook.
Waller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Waller off balance momentarily.#T4#
A jab lands there for Takahashi.#CL2#
Takahashi pushes Waller up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Waller.
Waller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waller backwards.
Waller is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waller's elbow.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Waller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Waller controls the action.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waller blocks a body shot from Takahashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryoto Takahashi.
I've got Takahashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BBFC 4: Unkown Vs. Murska
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Manson cracks Takahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Manson misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Manson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Manson misses the target.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manson moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Takahashi connects with a right hand. Manson shakes it off.
Manson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manson under the eye.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Manson throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Manson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Takahashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Manson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Manson misses with a double jab
and Takahashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi thumps Manson with a low kick.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
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!
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Takahashi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Manson moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Manson takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A bone on bone clash there as Manson blocks the leg kick.
Manson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson slips under a jab.
Manson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manson lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Takahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries to land a body kick
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Manson takes one to the side of the head.
Manson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takahashi with a nice cross.
Manson misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Manson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Manson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Takahashi is refusing to be controlled, as Manson sits in half guard.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manson in particular looking to stall.
Manson is keen to just control but Takahashi is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manson feints a jab promting Takahashi to slip. Manson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takahashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi 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#
Manson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Manson moves out of range easily.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Manson.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manson if he has to take too many more of those.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manson.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manson is out of range. #T1#
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Manson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Manson steps away.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Manson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manson ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Manson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manson checks a leg kick.
Manson throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Manson moved out of range.
Takahashi cracks Manson with a good jab.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Manson misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi scores with a jab.#T2#
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Manson moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Manson misses with a body shot.
Takahashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi thumps Manson with a low kick.
Manson misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi delivers a nice body kick.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Manson with a nice cross.
Takahashi defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Manson defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Manson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Manson is rocked!
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Manson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Manson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Manson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryoto Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ryoto Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Jean Baptiste's head coaches at Steroids Athletic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste working hard to break the clinch.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Jean Baptiste has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jean Baptiste's efforts to push away.
Jean Baptiste effectively controlling the action here.
Takahashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jean Baptiste is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.#BC#
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi tries to counter with a clinch but Jean Baptiste shakes him off and moves away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Jean Baptiste is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks. #BC#
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.#CL2#
Takahashi clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Jean Baptiste's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi keeps control of Jean Baptiste as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3##CL2#
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takahashi cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot.
Jean Baptiste working hard to break the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Takahashi tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean Baptiste stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jean Baptiste controls his hands.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action. #T4#
Jean Baptiste wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jean Baptiste can't break the clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi wants to counter the offense by Jean Baptiste and move into the clinch position.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jean Baptiste is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Jean Baptiste looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Jean Baptiste is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jean Baptiste is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Jean Baptiste 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.#CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste is trying to break free.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi. #BC#
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Takahashi has Jean Baptiste up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jean Baptiste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Jean Baptiste can't break the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow. #T3#
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi gets through Jean Baptiste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi is working Jean Baptiste over against the cage.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jean Baptistes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi works on Jean Baptiste's body with a couple of short punches.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
Jean Baptiste can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Takahashi drags the fight down to the ground.
Jean Baptiste wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Baptiste is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Jean Baptiste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jean Baptiste has managed to get both his arms back between Takahashi's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Jean Baptiste controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jean Baptiste has his hands clasped together but Takahashi extends and breaks Jean Baptiste's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takahashi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryoto Takahashi!
A victorious Ryoto Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. #TD#
Takahashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takahashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pollock trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollock is looking to stand up but Takahashi won't let him. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pollock defends well.#SUB#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pollock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pollock frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! Pollock is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Medieval Combat 3
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Craven.#CL2#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi pushes Craven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Takahashi.
Craven fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #KD2#
Takahashi lands a big uppercut and Craven is down! He's in big trouble - Takahashi follows him to the mat! #ROC2#Craven is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Craven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Craven is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Craven looking for submissions off his back.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Craven is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Takahashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takahashi controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Takahashi wants to finish this one by submission but Craven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takahashi. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Craven has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Takahashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Takahashi throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Craven has his hands clasped together but Takahashi breaks the hold and Craven is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Takahashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryoto Takahashi!
A less than humble Ryoto Takahashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 4615 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Foden (ranked 5646 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

186 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

Takahashi

Foden

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Foden!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Foden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Foden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Foden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoto Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foden feints the counter takedown.
Takahashi goes for a double leg but Foden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foden continues to drive forward.
Foden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Foden drives through and clinches with Takahashi against the cage.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foden just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Takahashi drags the fight down to the ground.
Foden advances to half guard.

Foden seems to be working for a kimura but Takahashi defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foden prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Foden is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Takahashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takahashi tries to get out of the position.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Foden has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foden is keen to just control but Takahashi is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foden trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
Foden forces his way into half guard.

Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi is controlling Foden's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foden prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Takahashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takahashi is trying to maintain the position but Foden is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi is not content to let Foden control the position.

Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi gets back to full guard.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Foden tries to pass.
Foden is stalling in the full guard.

Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Takahashi has an active guard here but Foden has managed to pass into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Foden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takahashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Foden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foden defends well.
Takahashi controls Foden momentarily but Foden frees himself.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi 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.

Takahashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takahashi.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (0) vs (3) Foden
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Foden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
Takahashi gets back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Foden trying to pass the guard but Takahashi defending well.
Foden is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.
Foden is trying to control. Takahashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.

Takahashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Foden looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (3) Foden
Foden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takahashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (5) Foden

Takahashi is looking for a triangle here but Foden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (2) vs (8) Foden
Takahashi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Foden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takahashi!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (2) vs (11) Foden
Takahashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takahashi is looking to escape.

Foden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takahashi is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Foden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foden controlling from mount.
Foden trying to control but Takahashi is having none of it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi can't escape the position.
Takahashi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Foden trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Foden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (2) vs (14) Foden
Takahashi tries to reverse the position but Foden maintains control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Foden trying to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi wants to hold on but Foden pushes him away.
Takahashi working to try and regain half guard.

Foden is working for a guillotine from mount but Takahashi frees his head quite easily.
Takahashi is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Foden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takahashi is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foden avoids the attempt from Takahashi to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Foden wins on points by 14 to 2.
A victorious Luke Foden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2020

#R1#
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slovak. Slovak obviously looking to wear him down.
Slovak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takahashi.
Takahashi shoots in and drives through. Slovak sprawls well.
Slovak lands a body shot.
Takahashi leaves Slovak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Takahashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slovak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Takahashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Slovak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takahashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Takahashi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Slovak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Takahashi controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Takahashi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Slovak has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Takahashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Slovak is surviving well by controlling Takahashi's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Takahashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Takahashi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Slovak is now in Takahashi's guard. A big mistake from Takahashi there, giving up the dominant position! #T2##SUB#
Slovak stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Takahashi throws up his legs and catches Slovak in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Slovak tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Takahashi! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryoto Takahashi!

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