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Event:
WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Takada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takemura looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Takada throws a leg kick
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Donk. Takemura catches Takada right on the button with a cross.
Takada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takada throws a body kick that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takada misses with a left hand
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Takada misses
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takada throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Takada slips under a jab from Takemura.
Takada connects with a high kick.
Takemura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takemura lands a slapping body shot.
Takada thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takada's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takada duly obliges.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick
and Takemura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Takemura misses.
Takada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takada looks winded!
Takada connects with a crisp jab.
Takemura lands a head shot.
Takada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Takada is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.#T2#
Takemura connects with a quick right hand that sends Takada tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
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Event:
WKBC: Silva VS Oki
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada blocks a head kick by Kazama.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazama lands an overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takada 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 Kazama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kazama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kazama tries to land a leg kick but Takada saw it coming and moves away.
Takada scores with a nice strike.
Kazama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
Kazama slips a jab from Takada.
Kazama lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.
Kazama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Kazama both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Takada lands.
Kazama lands with a kick to the temple. Takada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Takada is rocked!
Kazama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takada is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazama finish him?
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazama.
Takada seems to have recovered his senses.
Takada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazama thinks about countering with a head kick.
Takada blocks a head kick by Kazama.
A jab from Kazama does it's job there.#T1#
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Kazama counters with a crisp right that sends Takada to the canvas! Kazama follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Kazama!
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Event:
WKBC: Anderson vs Pitung
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bouya counters with a nice body shot.
Takada checks a low kick from Bouya.
A head kick misses from Takada.
Bouya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bouya clobbers Takada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters circling a little - Bouya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takada throws a sloppy head kick and Bouya moves out of range easily.
Bouya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bouya looks for the body kick but Takada saw that one coming.
Bouya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bouya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takada. Takada obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bouya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takada is out of range and Bouya settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada takes one on the button.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Bouya is out of range.
As Takada backs off Bouya throws a huge counter combo but Takada manages to avoid it all.
Bouya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada walks into a jab.#T1#
Bouya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bouya is looking to slow Takada down with leg kicks.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bouya to counter with a crisp jab.
Bouya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bouya slips a jab and a cross from Takada.
Takada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bouya.
Good exchange - Bouya coming out on top.
Bouya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bouya blocks a head kick by Takada.
Takada 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.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bouya counter with a right hand.
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!
Takada throws a front kick aimed at Bouya's knee but Bouya avoids it well.
Bouya blocks a jab.
A head kick by Takada misses
letting Bouya counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.#T2#
Takada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Takada is rocked!
Takada is breathing heavily.
Bouya cracks Takada with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harumichi Bouya!
In his post fight interview, Harumichi Bouya gave a big smile as he said 'You have felt the drunken fist and you have fell, what did you really expect?'.
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Event:
WKBC: Johnson VS Diego
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Takada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Takada.
Takada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barmin.
Takada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Takada.#KD#
Takada lands a front kick to the face, that drops Barmin to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Barmin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barmin is still on wobbly legs! Can Takada finish him?
Barmin throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Takada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barmin throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barmin seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barmin.
Takada tries to bum rush Barmin with a series of wild strikes but Barmin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barmin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takada.
Takada scores with the left hand. Barmin knows he should have avoided that one.
Barmin avoids the head kick by Takada.
Takada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barmin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Takada.#T1#
A jab lands there for Barmin.
Takada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barmin tries to clinch up.
Takada throws a front kick that sends Barmin stumbling back into the ropes.
Barmin checks a low kick from Takada.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Barmin.
Barmin tries to counter with a clinch but Takada shakes him off and moves away.
Barmin tries to clinch up.
Barmin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Barmin moved out of range nicely.
Takada pushes Barmin away with a front kick.
Takada throws a front kick that sends Barmin stumbling back into the ropes.
Takada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shinji Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barmin throws a sloppy head kick
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barmin tries to clinch there but Takada circles away.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barmin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.
Takada blocks a head kick by Barmin.
Takada misses with a head kick.
Takada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barmin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Takada.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Barmin misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Takada lands.#CL2#
Barmin closes the distance and clinches.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Barmin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barmin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barmin tries to clinch but Takada is having none of it.
Barmin ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Barmin throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takada should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barmin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barmin scrambles back to his feet.
Shinji Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada lands a nice shot that snaps Barmin's head back.
Takada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takada throws a switch kick that catches Barmin on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Barmin looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Barmin flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shinji Takada!
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Event:
WKBC: Turturro VS Rumble
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Quinonez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takada.
Takada throws a head kick but Quinonez moves out of range.
Takada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takada lands a body shot.
Quinonez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinonez fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinonez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quinonez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quinonez tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose Alberto Quinonez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinonez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.
Quinonez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quinonez throws a nice looking combination but Takada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinonez drops his hands momentarily and Takada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quinonez throws a poor cross that misses
and Takada counters with a two punch combo.
Quinonez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takada. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Quinonez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quinonez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quinonez misses with a looping right.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quinonez tries to clinch but Takada moves out of range.
Quinonez throws a series of punches but Takada avoids them all with ease.
Takada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quinonez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quinonez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takada.
Quinonez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quinonez tries to clinch but Takada moves out of range.
Quinonez throws a combination that misses
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinonez throws a right and a left that Takada avoids nicely.
Quinonez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takada.
Takada lands a leg kick that knocks Quinonez off balance 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!#CL#
Takada gets tackled into the ropes by Quinonez. Quinonez maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Quinonez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quinonez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takada is keeping busy.
Takada is trying to stall.
Takada leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Takada prevents Quinonez from breaking the clinch.
Takada lands a body punch.
Quinonez wants to stall.
Takada tries to break the clinch but Quinonez is controlling the position.
Takada keeps control of Quinonez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Quinonez wants to break free but Takada has control.
Takada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinonez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinji Takada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quinonez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Shinji Takada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quinonez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takada finds it's way round the side to connect with Quinonez's head.
Quinonez misses with a wild combination.
Quinonez throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Quinonez tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinonez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quinonez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takada digs a good body shot into Quinonez's ribs.
Quinonez moves forwards but Takada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takada walks into a stiff left hand from Quinonez.
Quinonez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jose Alberto Quinonez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takada scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinonez.#T1#
Quinonez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada slips a jab and a cross from Quinonez.
Quinonez tries to clinch
and Takada counters with an outside leg kick.
Takada throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quinonez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takada under the eye.
Takada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quinonez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quinonez throws a poor cross that misses
and Takada counters with a low kick, right behind Quinonez 's knee.
Quinonez misses with the combination.
Takada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinonez on the side of the head.
Takada throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quinonez misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
Quinonez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.#T2#
Quinonez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quinonez throws a looping overhand right but Takada ducks down to avoid it.
Quinonez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada lunges at Quinonez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quinonez's hand.
Quinonez closes the distance but Takada moves to the side
letting Takada counter with a right hand.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Quinonez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinonez throws a nice looking combination but Takada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinonez looks to land a combination but Takada avoids it well.
Quinonez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takada. That one must have hurt.
Quinonez defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
Quinonez tries to bum rush Takada with a series of wild strikes but Takada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinonez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quinonez under the eye.
Quinonez fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinonez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinonez tries to clinch but Takada moves out of range.
Takada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shinji Takada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Quinonez feints a jab promting Takada to slip. Quinonez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinonez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takada lands a head kick that sends Quinonez down! Quinonez is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Takada is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shinji Takada!
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Event:
Bushido K1: 1
Date: Mar 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takada fakes the leg kick and cracks Po in the body.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takada.
Takada delivers a nice body kick.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.
Po ducks right into an uppercut from Takada.
Takada throws a low kick, looking for Po's leg but Po calmly moves out of range.
Takada slips under a jab.
Po misses with a low kick as Takada jumps back.
Takada thinks about countering with a body kick.
Takada throws a head kick that misses
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
Takada staying out of range there.
Po connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takada. Takada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada lands with a kick to the temple. Po shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Po connects with a body shot that sends Takada's belly button to the back.
Takada scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Po scores with a jab.
Po lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takada circles away quickly and effectively.
Po bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takada's head backwards.
Takada misses the jab.
Takada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takada moves away from the strike by Po.
Takada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Po dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada connects with a crisp jab.
Po blocks a leg kick.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Donk. Po catches Takada right on the button with a cross.#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!
Po misses with a looping right.
Po swings for the body but Takada moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Takada. #CL2#
Po moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Po has closed the distance and engaged Takada in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Po.
Po lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takada or not.
A short right from Po.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Po breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Po wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po misses with a left hand
and Takada counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Takada as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Po.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Po lands with a good body shot.
Takada feints and then cracks Po's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Po down.
Nice shot lands for Po.#ROC2#
Takada is rocked!
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Po counters with a straight right, followed by a hook and finally a brutal uppercut! Takada drops to the canvas, flat on his back and unconcious - no need for the referee to start the count as this one is all over! Po struts around like it's just an every day occurrence to knock someone out in such brutal fashion. A dominant finish for Po!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tong Po!
During a confident post fight interview, Tong Po thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Rising Dragon: 5
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Nightfury.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Nightfury cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
Draco Nightfury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada blocks a jab.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick from Nightfury.
Nightfury blocks a leg kick.
Nightfury throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
Nightfury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Takada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nightfury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takada is out of range and Nightfury settles back down.
Takada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takada 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 defenses there by Nightfury.
Nightfury lands a jab.
Nightfury throws a leg kick but Takada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takada throws out a leg kick but Nightfury moves out of range and Takada only half commits.
Nightfury throws a lazy body kick
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightfury fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nightfury throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Nightfury does no damage. #T1#
Nightfury throws a jab when Takada was well out of range.
Nightfury throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nightfury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takada blocks a low kick nicely.
Nightfury throws a leg kick but Takada moved away.
Nightfury walks into a stiff left hand from Takada.
Takada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nightfury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Nightfury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nightfury.
Takada throws out a counter right but Nightfury avoids it with no problem.
Takada checks a leg kick.
Nightfury moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakada.
Takada misses with a low kick as Nightfury jumps back.
Nightfury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nightfury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Nightfury fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takada is out of range.
Nightfury throws a leg kick that misses.
Nightfury tries a head kick but it misses.
Nightfury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Nightfury misses the jab.
Takada avoids the body shot from Nightfury.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightfury lands with a nice body kick.
Takada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nightfury defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
Nightfury lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nightfury. That's going to slow Takada down.
Nightfury moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nightfury lands with a straight right. Takada didn't see that one coming.
Nightfury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takada lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nightfury tries a head kick but it misses.
Nightfury scores with a decent looking hook.
Nightfury looks to land a body kick but Takada moved away.
Takada tries a quick counter leg kick but Nightfury is wise to it.
Takada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nightfury tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takada manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Nightfury dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Takada connects with a leg kick. Nightfury looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nightfury's corner calls for a 1-2. Nightfury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nightfury throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Nightfury throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nightfury misses with a body shot.
Nightfury is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Takada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Draco Nightfury is winning the standup battle so far.
Nightfury scores with a kick to the body.
Takada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nightfury checks it well.
Takada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nightfury.
Nightfury misses with a straight right.
Takada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nightfury is out of range and Takada settles back down.
Nightfury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takada.
Takada defending well as Nightfury loads up on a big left hand.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nightfury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nightfury loads up on a big right hand but Takada slips the punch.
Nightfury needs to keep his hands up - Takada had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nightfury misses with a kick to the body.
Nightfury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nightfury chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nightfury throws out a leg kick but Takada moves out of range and Nightfury only half commits.
Takada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takada blocks a low kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Takada misses.
Nightfury fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takada dodges the punch combination from Nightfury.
Takada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nightfury on the side of the head.
Takada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nightfury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nightfury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Nightfury looks to land a left hand but Takada moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Takada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takada scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Nightfury does it's job there.
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!
Nightfury darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Nightfury. That snapped Takada's head back.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Nightfury throws a series of punches but Takada avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takada! But no joy.
Nightfury connects with a leg kick. Takada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nightfury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nightfury fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takada.
Takada throws a body kick that misses.
Nightfury tried to counter with a leg kick but Takada avoided it.
Nightfury throws a hook but Takada blocks it.
Takada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takada throws a leg kick but Nightfury moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Nightfury on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takada throws a head kick that half lands.
Takada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nightfury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takada's sensitive parts.
Nightfury lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.
Nightfury throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Takada is rocked!
Nightfury connects with a solid leg kick.
Nightfury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Nightfury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinji Takada's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nightfury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takada is still on wobbly legs! Can Nightfury finish him?
Nightfury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takada looks to land a right hand but Nightfury moved out of range.
Nightfury is looking to counter with head kicks.
Takada seems to have recovered his senses.
Takada blocks a leg kick.
Takada tries to land a leg kick but Nightfury saw it coming and moves away.
Takada throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Nightfury.
Takada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nightfury lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nightfury misses with an uppercut.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Nightfury.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Nightfury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takada.
Takada throws a fast counter high kick but Nightfury manages to duck under it in time.
Nightfury scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightfury misses with a kick to the body.
Nightfury sizes up Takada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nightfury blocks a head kick by Takada.
Nightfury tests Takada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Nightfury ducks down to avoid it.
Nightfury fails to land with a series of punches.
Nightfury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takada tried to score with a low kick but Nightfury checks it.
Takada needs to keep his hands up - Nightfury had a free shot at his head there.
Nightfury throws a hook but Takada blocks it.
Takada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nightfury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nightfury staggers Takada with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Takada looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Nightfury is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Draco Nightfury!
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Event:
Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zirkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takada manages to circle out of the way.
Takada throws a nice head kick!
Takada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takada misses with a body kick.
Takada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zirkov at a distance.
A head kick misses from Takada.
A counter left hand to the body from Zirkov misses its target.
Zirkov blocks a head kick by Takada.
Zirkov misses the shot to the body.
Zirkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takada. Takada obviously looking to wear him down.
Zirkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zirkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zirkov.
Zirkov slips a straight right by Takada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada throws a hook to the side of Zirkov's head but Zirkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takada lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Zirkov dodges the punch combination from Takada.
Takada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takada flicks out a counter leg kick but Zirkov steps away.
Zirkov throws a push kick but Takada slaps the foot to one side.
Zirkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takada lands a high kick!
Takada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zirkov takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Zirkov lands a nice shot that snaps Takada's head back.
Zirkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takada was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zirkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zirkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Takada looks winded!
A swing and a miss from Takada.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada throws a head kick that misses
and Zirkov counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Zirkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Zirkov working Takada over with knees to the body.#BC#
Zirkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov misses with a body shot.
Zirkov takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Zirkov. That snapped Takada's head back.
Zirkov scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Zirkov.
Zirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takada doesn't seem bothered though.
Zirkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov scores with a shot to the body.
Zirkov lands a really nice looking cross but Takada seems unphased.
Nice shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov is looking to wear down Takada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Zirkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takada avoids the head kick by Zirkov.
Takada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
Zirkov lands with a nice body kick.
Takada throws a nice head kick!
Takada lands with an uppercut that bounces Zirkov off the ropes and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Zirkov moved out of range nicely.
Zirkov throws a combination. Takada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zirkov wants to clinch.
Zirkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takada is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zirkov scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the body from Zirkov misses
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
Takada is looking for the big counter here.
Takada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zirkov. That did some damage!
Zirkov lands a right hook to the body.
Zirkov throws a low kick but Takada moves out of range easily.
Takada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Takada flicks out a counter leg kick but Zirkov steps away.
Zirkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takada throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Takada throws a wild body kick that Zirkov sees coming a mile off.
Zirkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Zirkov throws out a powerful jab.
Takada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Takada 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.#T2#
Zirkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takada.
Takada moves out of range as Zirkov throws a body kick.
Takada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Zirkov finds it's way through Takada's defenses.
Takada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a front kick that sends Takada stumbling back into the ropes.
Zirkov thuds a left hand into Takada's body.
Zirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takada doesn't seem bothered though.
Zirkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakada.
Takada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
Zirkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Zirkov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takada 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.
Takada cracks the inside of Zirkov's front leg.
Zirkov cracks Takada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zirkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Takada connects with a high kick.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses.
Takada throws a big counter head kick but Zirkov avoids it with no problem.
Zirkov scores with a jab to the body.
Takada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takada misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zirkov.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zirkov throws a low kick, looking for Takada's leg but Takada calmly moves out of range.
Takada throws a counter combo.
Takada throws a head kick but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov checks a leg kick.#T1#
Zirkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zirkov misses with a two punch combination.
Zirkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zirkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zirkov connects with a high kick.
Takada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a right hook to the body.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Zirkov slams his shin into Takada's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takada.
Zirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zirkov avoids the head kick by Takada.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zirkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
Takada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zirkov lands with a good body shot.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Good shot there by Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Zirkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shinji Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlatan Zirkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zirkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Zirkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zirkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Zirkov!
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Event:
Rising Dragon: 1
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Takada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazama throws a combination. Takada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazama.
Takada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazama can pounce on him.
Takada misses with a kick to the body.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takada throws a series of strikes that have Kazama backpedaling.
Kazama thumps Takada with a low kick.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazama.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takada's knee 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!
Kazama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kazama thumps Takada with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Kazama.
Kazama throws out a powerful jab.
Kazama lands a jab to the nose.
Takada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazama's head backwards.#T1#
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Takada 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.
Kazama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kazama scores with a jab. Takada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Kazama tenderised Takada's leg. Takada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Kazama counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like Shinji Takada has been cut.
Kazama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kazama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Kazama slams his shin into Takada's torso.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Kazama thumps Takada with a low kick.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Takada's front leg but catches the back leg as Takada tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kazama lands with a slapping head kick.
Kazama throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kazama.
Kazama connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Kazama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takada. That did some damage!
A cross from Kazama lands.
Takada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazama. Kazama obviously looking to wear him down.
Takada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kazama tests Takada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazama scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Kazama.
Kazama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kazama. That's going to slow Takada down.
Kazama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takada.
Takada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kazama connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinji Takada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Kazama coming out on top.
Kazama defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
Takada drops his hands momentarily and Kazama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kazama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Takada is rocked!
Kazama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kazama delivers a nice body kick.
Kazama thumps Takada with a low kick.
Jin Kazama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kazama lands a front kick.
Kazama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takada walks into a jab.
Oh Takada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kazama.
Takada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kazama scores with a big combo that sends Takada crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Takada flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Kazama jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Kazama!
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