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Event:
CFC CG NY 8
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 31 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takahashi dives in and grabs Halli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes down on Takahashi's head and hops out.#CL#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Halli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi has Halli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Takahashi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Takahashi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T4#
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. #T5#
Takahashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takahashi tries to control but Halli wriggling away. #T6#
Takahashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Takahashi's attempts to control the action.
Takahashi controlling his opponent.
Halli tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.#T7#
Takahashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Takahashi controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Takahashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Halli wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi wants to take his opponent's back but Halli doesn't allow it.
Halli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (8) Takahashi#T9#
Halli tries to break free.
What can Halli do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Takahashi tries to keep control of the position but Halli is staying busy.#T10#
Good control from Takahashi.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for the RNC.
Takahashi keeps control of the position easily here as Halli tries to buck him off.
#T11##SUB2#
Takahashi has got his arm under Halli's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Halli has spun round into Takahashi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (8) Takahashi
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining 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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
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.#T13#
Takahashi pulls Halli in to control the position.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi has his hands on Halli's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Halli won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
Takahashi is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 8 to 2.
Genkei 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. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Genkei Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sisko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sisko is in Takahashi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takahashi (0) vs (2) Sisko#SUB2#
Sisko drops back looking for a leg! Takahashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahashi manages to kick Sisko off! Sisko jumps back into Takahashi's guard. #SUB#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sisko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Sisko pushes his legs off easily.
Takahashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sisko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sisko is working for a kimura but Takahashi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takahashi sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sisko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Takahashi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sisko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Sisko! |
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Event:
CFC CG 35
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Psiris Fuhren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Fuhren closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Fuhren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fuhren has Takahashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takahashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuhren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psiris Fuhren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fuhren pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Takahashi is trying to trip Fuhren. He has hold of a leg but Fuhren is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takahashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuhren (0) vs (2) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Fuhren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuhren controlling Takahashi's posture.
Fuhren being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuhren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuhren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
Takahashi is looking to pass into half guard but Fuhren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuhren is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuhren (2) vs (2) Takahashi
Fuhren sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fuhren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Fuhren tries to pass.
Fuhren trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fuhren stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi seems keen to control Fuhren's posture.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuhren controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuhren 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.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Fuhren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fuhren tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Fuhren looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Takahashi controlling the position.
Fuhren tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Fuhren is working hard here to advance position.
Fuhren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Takahashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuhren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Fuhren trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuhren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuhren wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Fuhren trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Takahashi looking to control.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard.
Fuhren trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Fuhren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuhren controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fuhren.#T9#
Fuhren has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fuhren continues to stall.
Fuhren wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #T10#
Fuhren is really struggling to control Takahashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard.
Fuhren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuhren wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Fuhren 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: Fuhren (2) vs (4) Takahashi
Fuhren wants to control the position but Takahashi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T11#
Fuhren won't allow Takahashi to pass to mount.
Fuhren tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takahashi wants to pass to mount but Fuhren is defending the position.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Takahashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuhren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fuhren trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
#T13#
Fuhren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi trying to mount his opponent but Fuhren defends it.
Fuhren wants to get back to full guard but Takahashi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuhren (2) vs (7) Takahashi#T14#
Fuhren is trying to escape the mount.
Takahashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fuhren to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fuhren (2) vs (10) Takahashi
Fuhren looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fuhren manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takahashi's guard. Nice work there by Fuhren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuhren (4) vs (10) Takahashi
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 10 to 4.
Genkei 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.
In defeat, Psiris Fuhren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1082 Bond v Robson
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Chai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Chai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Chai looks up at the clock and then as Takahashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chai gets to mount! Takahashi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chai looking to finish Takahashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takahashi!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takahashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai working Takahashi over with strikes.
Takahashi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chai postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Takahashi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Takahashi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
An out of breath Presley Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1075 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ignatiev blocks the low kick.
Ignatiev dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Good leg kick by Ignatiev.
Nice sprawl there from Ignatiev as Takahashi shoots in.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi scores with a nice strike.
Ignatiev throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Ignatiev's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Takahashi swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatiev rather than just go for the knockout.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Ignatiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatiev finish him?
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatiev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatiev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Takahashi out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Ignatiev!
After winning the bout, Nikolai Ignatiev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1064 Radu v Janko
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Custer as Takahashi shoots in.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Custer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takahashi's knee momentarily.
Custer avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Custer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Custer drops Takahashi with a beautiful combination! Takahashi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Custer is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Takahashi is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Genkei Takahashi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Custer.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Custer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Custer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Custer unleashes a big counter combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Custer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Custer throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.
Custer slips under a jab.
Custer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Custer counters with a nice right hand that sends Takahashi toppling to the canvas! Takahashi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Custer finish him?!
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Custer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Custer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Custer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Custer knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genkei Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Custer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Custer stuffs the takedown.
Takahashi shoots for a takedown but Custer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Custer closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Takahashi out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Custer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Custer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Rhodes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
Takahashi fails with the takedown
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhodes sprawls well. Rhodes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhodes jabs at Takahashi's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rhodes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rhodes moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range. #TD2#
Rhodes shoots in and scores a nice double leg 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.
Rhodes is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Takahashi is looking to control Rhodes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
Rhodes wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes working Takahashi over with strikes.
Rhodes is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Takahashi trying to control here.
Takahashi's coaches at GAMMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ground and pound from Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodes trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rhodes postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it. #SUB#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rhodes defends easily.
Takahashi looking to control.
#T3#
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rhodes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Takahashi has an active guard here but Rhodes has managed to pass into half guard.
Takahashi is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes slips a nice elbow through Takahashi's hands, connecting with Takahashi's forehead.
Rhodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Takahashi is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Rhodes trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rhodes slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Nice sprawl there from Rhodes as Takahashi shoots in.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhodes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi. Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhodes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhodes is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, Rhodes circles away and we're back to standing.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhodes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhodes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genkei Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Rhodes gets caught flat footed, as Takahashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Rhodes 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. #T1##SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Rhodes pushes his legs off easily.
Dusty Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhodes landing with the ground and pound.
Rhodes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rhodes scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rhodes is now in half guard.
Rhodes is stalling here. Takahashi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodes 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.
Rhodes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Takahashi throwing strikes but Rhodes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rhodes lands a nice forearm strike.
Rhodes controls the position.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face as Rhodes controls the position.
Rhodes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for 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!
Takahashi gets back to half guard.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Takahashi moves into full guard.
Rhodes stays in close to Takahashi's body and controls the position.
Rhodes slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodes is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rhodes wants to work for an arm triangle but Takahashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Rhodes trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is pressing down on Rhodes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rhodes trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Rhodes 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.#SUB#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rhodes with a jab.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Takahashi pushes him off.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhodes stuffs the takedown.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhodes scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhodes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rhodes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhodes lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land. #TD2#
Rhodes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takahashi can't fight it off and eventually Rhodes manages to take the fight to the floor. Takahashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Rhodes scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Takahashi is rocked!#T1#
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Takahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Takahashi has an active guard here but Rhodes has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodes is pressing down on Takahashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takahashi is holding on for now.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhodes drops an elbow to the side of Takahashi's head. #SUB2#
Rhodes is working for a submission of some sort.
Rhodes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takahashi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Rhodes stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Takahashi gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
A very excited looking Dusty Rhodes 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daan thinks about countering with a body kick.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daan circles away.
Takahashi lands a head shot.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Daan moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Daan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi shoots and misses
and Daan counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daan counters with a two punch combo.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
It appears Daan was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Takahashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daan finds it's way round the side to connect with Takahashi's head.
Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Levi Daan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daan.
Daan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takahashi in his tracks.
Daan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Daan avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Daan blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Daan lands a jab 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!
Daan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daan.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi thows a leg kick but Daan checks it
and Daan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takahashi fails to land the takedown.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Daan scores with a nice right hand.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Takahashi forces Daan back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Daan blocks it.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Daan blocking some punches.
Daan controlling the action here for a moment.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi has Daan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan is trying to stall.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi stalls.
Takahashi looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.#T4#
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Daan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.#ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Daan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Daan finish him?
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Daan.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Levi Daan 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#
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Daan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Takahashi knocks Daan to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Daan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Levi Daan 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!
Takahashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oh Daan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daan is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
The ground and pound from Takahashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Daan is looking for a sweep.
Daan is working hard here to advance position.
Takahashi in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Daan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Takahashi turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1039 Odin v Jorgen
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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 moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Takahashi shrugs it off though.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire stuns Takahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves 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.
McGuire tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Takahashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGuire pushes Takahashi off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Jab from Takahashi.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takahashi goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Lathem McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.#TD2#
Takahashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takahashi with a nice head shot there.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takahashi. #T2#
Takahashi prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
Takahashi working some strikes from top position.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takahashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takahashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takahashi is controlling him. #SUB2#
Takahashi 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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takahashi stops McGuire from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Takahashi jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Takahashi's defenses. #T4#
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire 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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genkei 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 leg kick.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Takahashi jabs at McGuire's body.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi misses the jab.
McGuire throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Takahashi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McGuire right on the button. McGuire goes down! Takahashi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Takahashi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ainsworth but Ainsworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well. #CL#
Ainsworth pushes Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Takahashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ainsworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
Takahashi jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth backing away here, and Takahashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi goes for a double leg but Ainsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ainsworth continues to drive forward.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Ainsworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ainsworth off the cage and back into range.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ainsworth is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, Ainsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ainsworth swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takahashi is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
Takahashi swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Ainsworth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Ainsworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Ainsworth digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is leaning against Takahashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ainsworth pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ainsworth after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Ainsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainsworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Ainsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi misses with a hook to the body
and Ainsworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Ainsworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ainsworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ainsworth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takahashi tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth 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 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.#T3#
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Ainsworth avoids a kick to the body.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Takahashi.
Ainsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth scores with a jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ainsworth moves into range and clinches up with Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Takahashi clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Takahashi has clasped his hands together around Ainsworth's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Takahashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Ainsworth taking a bit of punishment here - Takahashi scoring with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Takahashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth prevents Takahashi from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takahashi.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Ainsworth 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 looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Ainsworth rushes Takahashi and presses him up against the cage.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Ainsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi has Ainsworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ainsworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ainsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ainsworth misses with a body punch.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ainsworth.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Ainsworth. #BC#
Ainsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takahashi eats them both and turns towards Ainsworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Ainsworth lands with a hook. Takahashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Takahashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Takahashi lunges at Ainsworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ainsworth's hand.
Ainsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takahashi shoots and misses
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Ainsworth works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
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.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Takahashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.#T1#
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ainsworth tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ainsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Ainsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Ainsworth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Ainsworth blocks the low kick.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Ainsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Ainsworth throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ainsworth as he avoids it easily.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ainsworth is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth stalks Takahashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takahashi's face. Takahashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Takahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takahashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Ainsworth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ainsworth defends it nicely.
Ainsworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth had his way with Genkei Takahashi in that round.
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!#R5#
Ainsworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Ainsworth scores with a body shot.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ainsworth circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
Ainsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Ainsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
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.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Ainsworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ainsworth tries to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi with a hook.
Ainsworth works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands with a nice combination. Takahashi backs away looking to recover.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Ainsworth tests Takahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
It looked like Ainsworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Takahashi motions for Ainsworth to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth 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 an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ainsworth jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Ainsworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but Ainsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ainsworth, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth retains his middleweight title!
Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glover 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.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Glover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glover scrambles back to his feet.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Glover has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Glover's head.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Takahashi scores with a takedown into Glover's guard.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom. #T1#
Takahashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glover haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Glover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Glover wants to get up but he can't break Takahashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
#SUB2#
Glover wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Takahashi's closed guard. He's half up but Takahashi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Takahashi pivots and extends the arm, Glover falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Takahashi! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
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.
Takahashi misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
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 leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Jackson 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.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Jackson with the inside leg kick.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takahashi prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Takahashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. #SUB2#
Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takahashi stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #ES#
Jackson kicks Takahashi off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
#T3#
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Jackson slips a jab from Takahashi.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Takahashi's body. Takahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takahashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takahashi tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson. #T1#
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Jackson.#T3#
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
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.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.#T4#
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Takahashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Jackson.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Takahashi into the cage.
Jab from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi has a takedown stuffed.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genkei Takahashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Jackson 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 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Takahashi pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.#T4#
Takahashi scores with a jab 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!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takahashi stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genkei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1018 Buster v Milo
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Jomoney shoots in for a double leg but Takahashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jomoney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Jomoney's head but Jomoney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Jomoney moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Jomoney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Jomoney.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takahashi darts in looking for a takedown but Jomoney gets double underhooks and turns Takahashi into the cage.
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.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Jomoney takes one on the button.
Jomoney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jomoney, as that shot connected.
Takahashi is looking to slow Jomoney down with leg kicks. #T1#
Takahashi fails to land the takedown.
Jomoney shoots and misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Jomoney throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Takahashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Jomoney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jomoney shoots in for a double leg but Takahashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jomoney off the cage and back into range.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
letting Takahashi counter with a right hand.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Jomoney moved out of range.
Jomoney takes one to the chin there.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jomoney's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jomoney has control of Takahashi's left arm, preventing Takahashi from doing any damage.
Jomoney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takahashi's guard. #REVR#
Jomoney throws a big right hand that misses.
Jomoney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jomoney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jomoney defends well.
Jomoney forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jomoney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Takahashi controlling the position well.
Jomoney controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jomoney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takahashi is doing well to control the position and prevent Jomoney from advancing to side control.
Jomoney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.#SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Jomoney keeps him under control.
Jomoney is controlling the pace.
Jomoney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takahashi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jomoney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Jomoney thuds a left hand into Takahashi's body.
Jomoney swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi lands a right hook to the body.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jomoney checks a leg kick nicely.
Takahashi sizes up Jomoney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jomoney.
#TD2#
Takahashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi throws an elbow that misses. Jomoney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takahashi's guard. Nice move by Jomoney!#REVR#
Jomoney 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.
Ivan Jomoney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Jomoney is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Jomoney defends easily.
Jomoney is working Takahashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jomoney lands a couple of elbows.
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jomoney frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! Jomoney is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Seres misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seres misses with a head kick.
Takahashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seres's sensitive parts.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Seres counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Seres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Andor Seres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jab, jab by Seres - just one landing. #ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Seres lands a big right hand that sends Takahashi crashing to the mat! Seres stays standing though and waves Takahashi back to his feet!
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Seres finish him?
Seres throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into Seres's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takahashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Seres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Takahashi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seres uses it to pass to side control.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi is trying to work for a sweep but Seres has mounted him!#T2#
Takahashi is trying to escape the mount.
Takahashi manages to control the position for a moment.
Takahashi is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
We've been hearing that Seres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takahashi reaches up to try and control the position but Seres seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Takahashi rolls and tries to escape and now Seres has his back!
Seres gets his hands free as Takahashi looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takahashi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Takahashi rolls, trying to escape but Seres keeps control of the position.
Takahashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Seres is trying to stick to Takahashi's back but Takahashi is turning into Seres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Seres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Takahashi.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Seres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Takahashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seres was covering up waiting for the punch and Takahashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seres keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takahashi trying to control but Seres is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Takahashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takahashi, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Takahashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Seres 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.
Takahashi trying his best to control but Seres has mounted him.
Takahashi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Takahashi is working to get back to half guard.
Takahashi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi throws an elbow that misses. Seres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takahashi's guard. Nice move by Seres!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle here but Seres uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takahashi tries to buck Seres off but Seres is having none of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi looks to move to half guard but instead Seres has passed into mount! Damn!
Takahashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi regains half guard.
Takahashi is looking to control Seres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
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 Andor Seres will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi thumps Seres with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seres slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Seres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
And Takahashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Seres pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takahashi.
Seres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seres.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Seres pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Seres settles back down.
Seres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi shoots for a takedown but Seres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Seres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andor Seres is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Seres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Seres's ribs.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Seres's shoulder, as Seres tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Seres misses the target.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seres throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Seres counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Seres.
Takahashi lands a really nice looking cross but Seres seems unphased.
#T3#
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Seres throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seres is trying to defend but Takahashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seres defends it well.
Takahashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Takahashi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Seres is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seres 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Seres!
Andor Seres thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 498: Holl VS Takahashi
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Holl is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holl throws a front kick aimed at Takahashi's knee but Takahashi avoids it well.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Holl.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Holl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Holl's ribs.
Holl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holl's head.
Takahashi shoots in and drives through. Holl sprawls well.
Holl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Holl blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takahashi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Holl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takahashi lands a few punches from side control.
Holl is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Holl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takahashi lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holl is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Takahashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Holl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holl wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Holl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holl is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Takahashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holl pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Holl tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Holl trying to control from the bottom.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holl keeps working. #T3#
Holl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holl is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holl haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi winds up and cracks Holl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Holl is defending well.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holl is working hard here to advance position.
Holl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Takahashi working over Holl with some ground and pound. Holl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Holl is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holl has a hand on Takahashi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Takahashi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Holl tries to reverse the position but Takahashi maintains control.
Takahashi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holl wants to control but Takahashi is having none of it.
Holl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.
Takahashi lands a nice 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 scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takahashi landing strikes from the mount and Holl is in trouble!
Takahashi landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Holl is rocked!
Holl is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Holl ducked under it nicely.
Holl throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Holl wants to clinch.
Takahashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holl throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holl. Holl obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holl has his hands on Takahashi's head, controlling the position.
Holl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Takahashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi is in close to Holl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Holl controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.
Holl 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.
Holl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holl is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi won't allow Holl to sweep him here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Takahashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi distracts Holl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Genkei Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holl 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holl has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi trying to control but Holl is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holl misses with a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Holl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holl.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Holl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holl 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 Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holl takes one to the chin there.
Takahashi cracks Holl with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holl is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Holl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range and Holl settles back down.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
As Takahashi backs away, Holl returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Takahashi lunges at Holl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holl's hand.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Holl moves out of range.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holl tries to clinch
and Takahashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takahashi tries to counter with a clinch but Holl shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Holl's knee but Holl avoids it well.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holl 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.
Holl connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Holl.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Holl.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Holl saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi 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!#R3#
Takahashi moves out of range as Holl strikes.
Holl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Holl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holl misses with a low kick as Takahashi jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holl checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Takahashi jabs at Holl's body.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Takahashi blocks the leg kick.
Holl misses with a kick to the body.
Holl misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Takahashi gets through Holl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holl misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Holl lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Holl lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Takahashi manages to break the clinch.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takahashi.
Some bone on bone action there as Takahashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi 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!
A low kick from Holl is predictable there
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holl.
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takahashi moves out of range as Holl throws a body kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Holl should have avoided that one.
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Holl is just out of range.
Holl darts in trying to clinch
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Good work by Takahashi as he checks the leg kick.
Holl connects with a leg kick.
Holl throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Takahashi misses.
Holl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Holl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Holl.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holl misses with a leg kick.
Holl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Holl moved out of range.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Holl's leg. Holl is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holl trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Holl is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Holl taking some punishment here, with Takahashi in his half guard.
Holl is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi prevents Holl from getting back to his feet.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.
Takahashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takahashi is in close to Holl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takahashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holl's head.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi throwing strikes from guard but Holl blocks nicely.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Holl looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi really 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.#R4#
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holl tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takahashi is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Holl.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holl throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Holl moved away.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Holl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Holl misses its target.#T1#
Holl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Holl tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holl throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Takahashi looking to score a takedown here. Holl is defending well but Takahashi drives through and ends up in Holl's guard.
Holl has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Holl.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Takahashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Holl working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holl!
Takahashi landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Holl to control.
Takahashi breaks from Holl's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Holl to control.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takahashi with shots to the head and body - Holl looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Holl is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holl in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Holl slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to mount his opponent but Holl defends it.
Takahashi wants to control but Holl is keeping him busy.
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holl trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holl sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi stops Holl from getting back to his feet.
Holl seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takahashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Holl is a slippery customer.
Takahashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Takahashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holl taking some punishment here, with Takahashi in his half guard. #T4#
Holl wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Holl is controlling Takahashi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Holl wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but Holl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage.
Takahashi prevents Holl from improving his position.
Takahashi lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
Takahashi is thwarting Holl's attempts to control the position.
Takahashi thows a huge punch but Holl dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Holl 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.
Holl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Holl moves into the clinch.
Holl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi pushes Holl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Holl pushes off an throws an elbow but Takahashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takahashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holl.
Holl tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
#BC2#
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Holl is predictable there
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Holl blocks the low kick.#T1#
Holl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holl throws a head kick that misses.
Holl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holl throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
A left lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Holl's body.
Holl checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Holl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takahashi.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takahashi dodges an elbow strike from Holl.
#BC2#
Takahashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Holl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Holl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Takahashi.
Flo Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genkei Takahashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Holl throws a leg kick which misses Takahashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Takahashi tries to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holl at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Holl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holl tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.
Holl is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
Holl takes one on the button.
Holl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Holl, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Holl is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Holl is trying to escape the position but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Holl is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi controlling from side mount.
Holl tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
Holl manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holl is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holl looking for submissions off his back.
Holl is trying to stand back up but Takahashi is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Genkei Takahashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 493: Holl VS Cruz
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Tyberos is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyberos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyberos.
Tyberos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Tyberos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyberos misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyberos.
Tyberos moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Tyberos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyberos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyberos moves away.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tyberos takes a step back to recover.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyberos.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyberos slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyberos! But no joy.
Tyberos throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi slips under a jab from Tyberos.
Tyberos ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Genkei Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi slips a jab from Tyberos.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyberos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyberos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyberos throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.#TD2#
Tyberos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet. #SUB#
Takahashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyberos pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takahashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyberos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Tyberos keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi is looking to control Tyberos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?#T2#
Tyberos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyberos lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyberos pulls his head out easily.
Tyberos is pressing down on Takahashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takahashi is holding on for now.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyberos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takahashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takahashi wants to control but Tyberos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi is pressing down on Tyberos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Takahashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Tyberos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyberos stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takahashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyberos is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Tyberos defends easily.
Tyberos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyberos is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyberos defends it easily.#T4#
Tyberos landing with the ground and pound.
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Tyberos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyberos wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #SUB#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
Tyberos landing some decent shots from guard.
Tyberos stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyberos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyberos lands a couple of elbows.
Tyberos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but ReaperLord Tyberos 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#
Takahashi thumps Tyberos with a low kick.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Tyberos pushes him off.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyberos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Tyberos loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyberos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyberos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Tyberos's leg. Tyberos is trying to keep his angry face on.
ReaperLord Tyberos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Tyberos is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi with a nice cross.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyberos scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Tyberos is having none of it.
Tyberos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Tyberos had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyberos manages to avoid it.
Tyberos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tyberos misses with a looping left.
Tyberos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi with a nice cross.
Tyberos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi defending well as Tyberos loads up on a big left hand.
Tyberos connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tyberos.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi defending well as Tyberos loads up on a big left hand.
Tyberos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Tyberos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Tyberos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Tyberos both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Tyberos gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Tyberos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyberos backwards.
Takahashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Tyberos - that landed with a thud.
Tyberos looking for a takedown.
Tyberos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Genkei Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ReaperLord Tyberos.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Tyberos blocks it.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi pushes Tyberos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyberos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyberos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takahashi after a bit of a struggle.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Tyberos can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyberos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyberos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi is leaning against Tyberos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyberos lands a right hand.
Tyberos throws a head punch that misses.
Tyberos throws a head punch that misses.
Tyberos misses with the head strike.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Tyberos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi slowing the pace effectively.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyberos has Takahashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takahashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Tyberos controls the action.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries to work over Tyberos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyberos. #T4#
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi lands a body punch.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Tyberos takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahashi.#TD2#
Tyberos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Takahashi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tyberos escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tyberos!
Takahashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyberos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takahashi has hold of Tyberos's hands but Tyberos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tybeross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyberos.
Tyberos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyberos connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Tyberos's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyberos tries to avoid it. #CL#
Tyberos gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Genkei Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takahashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Tyberos prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyberos takes a shot to the head.
Tyberos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Tyberos.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyberos can't get the takedown.
Tyberos blocking some punches.
#T1#
Tyberos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyberos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi is pressed up against the cage. Tyberos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takahashi down to the mat. Takahashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Genkei Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ReaperLord Tyberos.
Tyberos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
The fighters circling - Tyberos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyberos avoided it.
Tyberos misses the jab.
Tyberos throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Tyberos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from Takahashi as Tyberos shoots in.
Takahashi tries to counter with a takedown but Tyberos is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyberos is defended easily by Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Tyberos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyberos.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyberos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyberos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Takahashi as Tyberos shoots in.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Tyberos moved out of range.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyberos.
Tyberos misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyberos's knee momentarily.
Tyberos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Genkei Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyberos, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Takahashi moves out of range as Tyberos strikes.#CL#
Takahashi forces Tyberos back against the cage and clinches.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyberos as Takahashi tries to tie him up.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyberos controls his hands.
Takahashi pushes Tyberos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Tyberos misses with the head strike.
Tyberos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyberos tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Tyberos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takahashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takahashi takes a shot to the head.
Tyberos can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Tyberos's ribcage. Tyberos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyberos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyberos throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Tyberos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Takahashi - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Tyberos lands an uppercut.
Tyberos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyberos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Tyberos avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 490: Morino VS Sailcirc
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Christie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Christie drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 lands a jab to the head.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christie's knee momentarily.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie with a poor takedown
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christie.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Christie avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Christie circles away.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Christie cracks Takahashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a body kick that misses
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Christie's body. Christie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
A short right from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Takahashi keeps him there for the moment.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 short punch on the inside.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christie's efforts to push away.
Christie can't break the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi works on Christie's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Christie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Takahashi drives through and clinches with Christie against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christie is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi stalling.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christie's elbow. #T4#
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Christie avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Christie avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage. #BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Christie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christie has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Takahashi.
Christie thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it #TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Christie throws Takahashi to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Takahashi has closed the distance and engaged Christie in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Christie blocks it.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei 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#
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Takahashi defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Takahashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Takahashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christie doesn't seem phased though.
Takahashi tries to clinch
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Christie misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Christie.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie lands with a hook. Takahashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Christie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Genkei Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Christie.#TD#
Christie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!#SU#
Christie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Christie looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie connects with the punch.
Christie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi jabs Christie right on the nose. Christie blinks but takes it well.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.#T2#
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Takahashi tests Christie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
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.
Christie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christie has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Christie ducked under it nicely.
Christie checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Christie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takahashi sprawls and moves away.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Christie checks it.
Christie throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Christie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takahashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Takahashi regains half guard.
Takahashi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christie working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Takahashi is rocked!#T4#
Takahashi trying to control but Christie postures up.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Christie finish him?
Christie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Christie's head to control him but Christie postures up.
#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Christie has control of the leg.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Christie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christie throwing shots but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Takahashi wants to control but Christie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takahashi gets full guard.
Christie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Steven Christie 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Christie saw that one coming.
Takahashi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takahashi defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Christie's leg. Christie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christie swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Christie misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Christie takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Takahashi has managed to clinch.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Christie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Christie off the cage and back into range.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance.
Takahashi clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christie at a distance.
#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and pushes Christie back into the cage.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Christie's head.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christie is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Christie controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
#BC#
Christie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christie is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Christie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Christie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christie blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi gets through Christie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takahashi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
A very excited looking Genkei 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.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'. |
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Event:
GC 487: Chungus VS Morino
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Tyberos's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyberos tries to avoid it.
Tyberos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyberos.
Takahashi throws a jab when Tyberos was well out of range.
Takahashi defending well as Tyberos loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyberos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Takahashi tries to sprawl but Tyberos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Tyberos pushes his legs off easily.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyberos defends well.#T1#
Tyberos wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
Tyberos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyberos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyberos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyberos postures up.
Tyberos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Tyberos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takahashi to regain full guard.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyberos.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tyberos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyberos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyberos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyberos cracks Takahashi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing that Tyberos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tyberos working some strikes from top position.
Tyberos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyberos postures up and lands a big shot to Takahashi's brow.
Tyberos 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 controls Tyberos momentarily but Tyberos frees himself. #SUB2#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyberos defends it easily.
Tyberos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyberos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Tyberos defends easily.
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyberos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Tyberos trying to control 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.
Tyberos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Tyberos is working Takahashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyberos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyberos defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos 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#
Tyberos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyberos loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Tyberos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Tyberos staying out of range there.
Takahashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyberos circles away.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the body.
Tyberos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Tyberos there.#TD#
Tyberos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takahashi is trying to defend but Tyberos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyberos winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyberos wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
Tyberos prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Takahashi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Takahashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyberos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Takahashi wants to control but Tyberos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.
Tyberos trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Tyberos working some strikes from top position.
Tyberos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyberos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyberos is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyberos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Tyberos is proving a slippery customer.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tyberos from controlling successfully.
Tyberos lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Takahashi has his foot on Tyberos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyberos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyberos defends it easily.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Tyberos postures up. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyberos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyberos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Tyberos pushes his legs off easily.
Tyberos postures up.
Tyberos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyberos scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyberos trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyberos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyberos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Tyberos wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Tyberos postures up and lands a big shot to Takahashi's brow. #SUB2#
Takahashi working for a triangle but Tyberos defends it easily.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyberos chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyberos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Takahashi is rocked!#SUB2#
Tyberos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyberos has managed to get both his arms back between Takahashi's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi is still in real trouble! Can Tyberos finish him?#SUB2#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyberos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyberos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyberos connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ReaperLord Tyberos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tyberos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
A quick step to the side and Tyberos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
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 lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Tyberos misses its intended target.
Takahashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyberos moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyberos. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Tyberos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tyberos dives in and scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyberos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyberos lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Tyberos pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tyberos working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takahashi is controlling Tyberos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takahashi is trying to maintain the position but Tyberos is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyberos working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyberos working the head and body with strikes.
Tyberos wants to take a breather but Takahashi is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyberos connects with a nice short shot to Takahashi's temple.
Tyberos scores with a big shot! Takahashi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Takahashi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ReaperLord Tyberos!
An out of breath ReaperLord Tyberos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 482: Rahl VS Takahashi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Rahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi lands with a hook. Rahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahl drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Rahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Rahl has Takahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rahl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Rahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rahl blocks 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!
Rahl takes one on the button.#TD#
Rahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Takahashi has his foot on Rahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahl works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi controlling Rahl's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takahashi controls Rahl momentarily but Rahl frees himself. #SUB2#
Takahashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rahl has passed into half guard!
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Rahl has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away. #T3#
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahl postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rahl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rahl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rahl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl is in close to Takahashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rahl 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 Rahl, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Takahashi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Takahashi throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Takahashi working a defensive guard but Rahl passes into half guard.
Takahashi gets full guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Rahl scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Rahl tries to pass. #SUB2#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahl is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Takahashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rahl postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Rahl controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takahashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to control Rahl's posture. Rahl takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Takahashi! Rahl is rotating here... this could be the end... Takahashi is out! Rahl has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl retains his featherweight title!
Darken Rahl very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
GC 474: Sadaval VS Saunders
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
C K takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Takahashi finds it's target.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through C K's defenses.
Takahashi cracks C K with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow C K down.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi clobbers C K with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. C K sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Takahashi cracks C K with a right hand to the side of the head.
C K takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Takahashi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
C K lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takahashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but C K frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! C K is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Genkei Takahashi!
An out of breath Genkei Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Louis C K had this to say: 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'. |
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Event:
GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Goromaru.
Takahashi lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.#CL#
Goromaru moves into the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
#TD#
Goromaru turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goromaru manages to end up in side control.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goromaru throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goromaru tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goromaru misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Takahashi is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it. #SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takahashi tries to buck Goromaru off but Goromaru is having none of it.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Goromaru staying calm.#SUB#
Goromaru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goromaru working away.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goromaru.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Takahashi is not content to let Goromaru control the position.
Goromaru is really struggling to control Takahashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goromaru working away.
Goromaru trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Goromaru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takahashi is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it.
Goromaru looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takahashi is avoiding damage well.
Takahashi seems a little lost for a moment, as Goromaru dominates the positioning.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Goromaru looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takahashi is avoiding damage well.
#T3#
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takahashi sneaks back into half guard.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Goromaru passes to side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goromaru misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Goromaru crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Goromaru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Goromaru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goromaru in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goromaru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goromaru misses with a looping left.
Takahashi jabs Goromaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Goromaru avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goromaru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Goromaru fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goromaru walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goromaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Goromaru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goromaru fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Takahashi misses with a hook. Goromaru ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Goromaru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goromaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi throws a nice head kick!
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Takahashi with a jab.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Goromaru checks it.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi slips a straight right by Goromaru.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goromaru on the side of the head.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
#T2#
Jab from Takahashi.
Goromaru misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Goromaru avoids it with no problem.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goromaru digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goromaru scores with a nice strike.
Takahashi throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
Takahashi stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goromaru.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
Goromaru scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Goromaru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru misses the body punch
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Goromaru needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Goromaru shoots in but Takahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A leg kick checked by Goromaru.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Goromaru throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Goromaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Goromaru throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi pounces like a tiger and cracks Goromaru with a vicious hook! Goromaru is down but not out! Takahashi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genkei Takahashi!
Our winner, Genkei 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. |
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Event:
GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A left lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Takahashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
#T1#
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Takahashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Takahashi being controlled against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Takahashi improves position. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Takahashi has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones blocks 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!
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Takahashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones tries to stall but Takahashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Takahashi.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Takahashi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takahashi can turn it around.#T3#
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Jones blocking some punches.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Takahashi has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Takahashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takahashi.
Jones working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##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!#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takahashi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Takahashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
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 Dingleberry Jones 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#
Jones punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Jones misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Takahashi.
Takahashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries to stall but Takahashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Jones is looking to control Takahashi's arms but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takahashi works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to stall but Takahashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Takahashi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
Jones wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones regains half guard.
Takahashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Jones tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Takahashi pushes his legs off easily.
Takahashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takahashi is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones controls Takahashi momentarily but Takahashi frees himself.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takahashi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takahashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
Jones swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a body shot.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takahashi.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takahashi did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Takahashi's hands, connecting with Takahashi's forehead.#SUB2#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#T1#
Jones trying to control the hands but Takahashi won't let him.
Takahashi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones is looking for a way out.
Takahashi is punishing Jones with strikes - can he finish him?!
Takahashi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Takahashi connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Takahashi keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Takahashi gets his hands free. #T2#
Jones tries to escape but Takahashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takahashi connects with a big shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones just trying to survive but Takahashi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Takahashi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Takahashi is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Takahashi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Takahashi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Takahashi is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Takahashi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Takahashi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi looking to control.
Jones with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Jones trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takahashi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones seems keen to control Takahashi's posture.#T4##SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.
Takahashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Takahashi has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Takahashi manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takahashi working the head with strikes.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takahashi wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takahashi 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Rahl slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Rahl.
Rahl feints a jab promting Takahashi to slip. Rahl then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takahashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahl moves away.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Rahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahl lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl shoots in looking for a takedown. Takahashi tries to sprawl out of it but Rahl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takahashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
Rahl let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahl looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.#T1#
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl lands a slapping body shot.
Rahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Takahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Rahl moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Rahl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahl checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Rahl counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl scores with a jab to the body.
Rahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
#T2#
Rahl tries to clinch up but Takahashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
A jab lands there for Rahl.
Rahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Rahl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Rahl 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.
Rahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genkei Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahl. #T3#
Rahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a straight left. #TD#
Takahashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takahashi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rahl is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on Takahashi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Takahashi working the body and head with strikes.
Takahashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahl is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Takahashi crashes against the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahl controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takahashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Takahashi lands some shots froms side control.
Rahl managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Takahashi.
Rahl tries to improve position but can't.
Takahashi landing a few strikes.
Takahashi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi throws a hook but Rahl avoids it easily.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takahashi defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Rahl.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Rahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Rahl avoiding damage.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Rahl tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Rahl back against the cage.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahl controls his hands.
Rahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
#TD2#
Rahl gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takahashi regains guard.
Genkei Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.#SUB#
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rahl defends easily.
#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Rahl pushes his legs off easily.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahl trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl wants to take a breather but Takahashi is having none of it. #T3#
Takahashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rahl seems to be looking for submissions.
Takahashi wants to control but Rahl is keeping busy.
Takahashi has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl not doing much here.
Rahl 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takahashi trying to control from the bottom.
Rahl winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi gets back to full guard.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahl throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Rahl ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Rahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahl misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi cracks Rahl with a good jab.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takahashi momentarily.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Rahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takahashi lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Rahl avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Rahl dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahl.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
Rahl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Genkei Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Rahl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rahl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takahashi cracks Rahl with a good jab.
Rahl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahl blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Rahl's body.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by Takahashi - just one landing.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahl misses with a few strikes there.
Rahl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahl.
Rahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi. #T4#
Takahashi swings for the body but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl throws out a counter right but Takahashi avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi swings for the body but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl 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.#CL2#
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Rahl is looking to control Takahashi's arms but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahl has his back to the cage.
Takahashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Genkei Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi presses Rahl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Takahashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi keeps control of Rahl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahl working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahl backwards.
Rahl 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.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Our winner, Genkei 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. |
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Event:
GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Le Delma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Delma scrambles back to his feet.
Le Delma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Delma walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Delma under the eye.
Le Delma throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Le Delma lands with a cross.
Takahashi throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Le Delma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Delma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Delma lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Le Delma throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takahashi takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Le Delma sprawls and moves away.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Le Delma.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Le Delma moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Le Delma throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Delma can't break the clinch.
Le Delma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Le Delma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le Delma is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi keeps control of Le Delma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Le Delma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Delma is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Delma slaps away a takedown attempt from Takahashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takahashi shoots for a takedown but Le Delma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Le Delma counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Delma. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Le Delma's ribs.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Delma swinging wildly here.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma jabs at Takahashi's body.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Delma sprawls well. Le Delma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genkei Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Le Delma scores with a body shot.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the body.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Le Delma.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Le Delma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi connects with a jab.
Le Delma connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emanuel Le Delma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Le Delma connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le Delma ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Le Delma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Le Delma scores with a nice right hand.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
Takahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Takahashi throws a head kick but Le Delma moves out of range.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Le Delma off balance momentarily.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Le Delma dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Takahashi manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Delma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Le Delma connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Le Delma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Delma throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Le Delma only half commits. #T2#
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Le Delma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Delma throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Takahashi scores with a nice strike.
Le Delma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Le Delma.#T3#
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Le Delma.
Le Delma cracks Takahashi with a good jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Le Delma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Le Delma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Le Delma.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Le Delma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Delma's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Le Delma lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Le Delma moves away and avoids it.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Le Delma lands.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi scores with a jab.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
Despite the aggression on Le Delma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Le Delma.
Le Delma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emanuel Le Delma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Takahashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks 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 scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Delma misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Le Delma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takahashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Delma thinking.
Le Delma takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Le Delma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Le Delma moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi is looking to slow Le Delma down with leg kicks.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Le Delma jumps back.
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Le Delma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Le Delma looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Le Delma gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Le Delma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Delma is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.#T2#
Le Delma working hard to break the clinch.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Le Delma is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Takahashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Delma prevents it.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Le Delma looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Le Delma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi. #T3#
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma misses the jab.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Le Delma finds it's target.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Le Delma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Delma throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Takahashi tries to counter with a takedown but Le Delma is quick to defend against it.
Le Delma clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Delma throws a leg kick that misses.
Le Delma lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Delma.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Le Delma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Le Delma keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Takahashi.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Takahashi moves forwards but Le Delma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takahashi shoots in for a double leg but Le Delma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Genkei Takahashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Le Delma stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Delma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi cracks Le Delma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takahashi has time to react.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Le Delma feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down. #T1#
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Le Delma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Le Delma digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Le Delma throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Le Delma connects with a jab.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma connects with a solid leg kick.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Le Delma.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Delma is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Le Delma's efforts to push away.#T2#
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Delma's elbow.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le Delma is keeping busy.
Le Delma wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Delma is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Le Delma wants to get back to striking at distance but Takahashi won't allow it.
Le Delma tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Delma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takahashi.
#T3#
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Delma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Le Delma.
A head kick from Le Delma lands but Takahashi takes it in his stride.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi scores with a head kick. Le Delma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Le Delma off balance momentarily.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Le Delma. Those never looked like landing.
Takahashi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Takahashi. #CL#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Le Delma wants to get back to striking at distance but Takahashi won't allow it.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Le Delma blocks it.
#BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Delma wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
A lazy left from Le Delma finds it's target.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi moves out of range as Le Delma strikes.
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 Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Delma 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 shot lands for Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma checks the leg kick.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range.
Le Delma takes one on the button.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Le Delma's belly button to the back.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Delma circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Le Delma.
Takahashi moves out of range as Le Delma strikes.
Takahashi tries to move into range but Le Delma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Le Delma.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Le Delma.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Le Delma misses.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Delma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Le Delma.
Le Delma swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Donk. Takahashi catches Le Delma right on the button with a cross.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Le Delma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Le Delma digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Le Delma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
#T4#
Le Delma throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Delma walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Le Delma scores with a hook.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Good shot there by Le Delma.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Le Delma misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Le Delma finds it's target.
Le Delma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emanuel Le Delma.
I think Le Delma 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!
Emanuel Le Delma is the new featherweight champion!
Emanuel Le Delma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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GC 436: Ench�rya VS Raczynski
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Takahashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Georgiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Georgiev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takahashi will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi swings for the body but Georgiev moves out of range.
Georgiev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Takahashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Georgiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Georgiev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Georgiev.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Georgiev lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgiev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Georgiev has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Georgiev lands with a right to the head.
Georgiev lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Georgiev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georgiev backwards.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Georgiev.
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georgiev backwards.
Georgiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Georgiev misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Georgiev.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Georgiev.
Georgiev is working Takahashi over against the cage.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Georgiev.
Takahashi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Georgiev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takahashi can turn it around.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Georgiev tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Georgiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Georgiev fails to land.
Georgiev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Takahashi pushes Georgiev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev misses with some punches.
Georgiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Georgiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Georgiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Georgiev blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Georgiev.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Georgiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Georgiev misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Georgiev.
Takahashi is working Georgiev over against the cage.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Georgiev fails to land.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Georgiev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Georgiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Georgiev.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Georgiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Georgiev.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Georgiev blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Georgiev.
Georgiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Georgiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georgiev's elbow.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev lands a shot to the body.
Georgiev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takahashis head.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Georgiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
A right handed body shot lands from Georgiev.
Georgiev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Georgiev blocks a body shot from Takahashi. #T4#
Georgiev works on Takahashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Georgiev tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Georgiev back against the cage.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Georgiev backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Georgiev can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Georgiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Georgiev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Georgiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Georgiev pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georgiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
Georgiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Georgiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Georgiev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Prohor Georgiev 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#
Georgiev throws a solid leg kick but Takahashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Georgiev.
A nice leg kick from Georgiev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Georgiev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Georgiev thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it #TD2#
so Takahashi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takahashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Georgiev is pulling down on Takahashi's head to control his posture.
Georgiev is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Georgiev has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Georgiev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Georgiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takahashi with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom.
Georgiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Georgiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georgiev keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Georgiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Georgiev working a defensive guard here.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving. #T2#
Georgiev has control of Takahashi's left arm, preventing Takahashi from doing any damage.
Takahashi trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom.
Georgiev has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Georgiev trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Georgiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Georgiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Georgiev 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Georgiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving.
Georgiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Georgiev is keeping the position.
Georgiev trying to control the position.
Georgiev controlling Takahashi's posture.
Takahashi trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Georgiev is keeping the position for now.
Georgiev working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Georgiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Georgiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Georgiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Georgiev misses with a low kick as Takahashi jumps back.
Takahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Georgiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takahashi counters with a low kick, right behind Georgiev 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Georgiev moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Georgiev is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Georgiev slips the punch.
Georgiev throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Georgiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Takahashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Georgiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Georgiev slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Georgiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Georgiev down.
Georgiev is looking to slow Takahashi down with leg kicks.
Georgiev tries a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Georgiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Georgiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Takahashi backs away, Georgiev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Georgiev tries to score with a low kick but Takahashi moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Georgiev misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Georgiev.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Georgiev.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Georgiev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Georgiev lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Georgiev's head.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Georgiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi trying to stall but Georgiev improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Georgiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Georgiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prohor Georgiev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Georgiev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Georgiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Georgiev.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Georgiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Georgiev pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Georgiev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Georgiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev misses with some punches.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Georgiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Georgiev. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgiev misses with a body punch.
A short right from Georgiev.
Georgiev throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Georgiev lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Georgiev.
Takahashi tries to work over Georgiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Georgiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Georgiev tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Georgiev back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Georgiev fails to land.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Georgiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Georgiev fails to land with a short punch 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 Prohor Georgiev.
I think Georgiev 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Keane looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keane misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Keane misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takahashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Keane taking a bit of punishment here - Takahashi scoring with strikes.
Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keane to see if he's OK.#ES#
Keane sneaks out the side door and pushes Takahashi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Keane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keane's guard.
Keane being controlled here, momentarily.
Keane wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keane's guard.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Keane 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.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keane is trying to stand back up but Takahashi is controlling him
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keane tries to kick Takahashi off but Takahashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takahashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Keane is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Keane's temple.
Takahashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Keane is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Keane pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keane is looking to escape.
Takahashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takahashi prevents Keane from standing back up.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away.
Takahashi stops Keane from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keane.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Takahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Keane.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keane misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Keane stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Keane blocks the low kick.
Takahashi defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takahashi motions for Keane to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keane misses with a hook.
Takahashi scores with a jab.
Keane swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keane throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Keane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Keane wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
Genkei Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keane wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi forces his way into half guard.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keane is looking to escape.
Takahashi working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keane pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.#ES#
Keane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takahashi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Keane 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.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Keane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a head kick. Keane smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Takahashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keane's guard.#ROC2#Keane is rocked!
Takahashi stays in close to Keane's body and controls the position.
Oh Keane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi lands a couple of elbows.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi stops Keane from standing up.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi won't allow Keane to get back to his feet.
Takahashi is pushing down on Keane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keane is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi winds up and cracks Keane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keane defends it well.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keane seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead.#T4#
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keane has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Keane misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Keane enables Takahashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Keane pushes Takahashi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi feints the counter takedown.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
A jab from Keane misses.
Keane gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Takahashi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
A very excited looking Genkei 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. |
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Event:
CMMA 152 Big Mouth v Marchant
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch there but Takahashi circles away.
Takahashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sershurrapal defends it well.
Sershurrapal throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takahashi throwing strikes from guard but Sershurrapal blocks nicely. #SUB#
Sershurrapal working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Takahashi stands up over Sershurrapal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Takahashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Takahashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takahashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Sershurrapal is working away.
Sershurrapal is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sershurrapal avoid being mounted?
Sershurrapal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takahashi. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Sershurrapal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sershurrapal is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takahashi stands up over Sershurrapal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sershurrapal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sershurrapal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sershurrapal's guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takahashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sershurrapal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takahashi is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sershurrapal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Takahashi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Takahashi wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei 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#
Sershurrapal takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Sershurrapal lands with a right hand.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sershurrapal did well to prevent Takahashi getting side control.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sershurrapal defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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.
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takahashi winds up and cracks Sershurrapal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takahashi throwing shots but Sershurrapal is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance. #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.#SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Takahashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well. #SUB2#
Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi is stalling here. Sershurrapal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Takahashi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sershurrapal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Takahashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sershurrapal off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Takahashi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Takahashi lands shots from the back.
Takahashi doesn't have the hooks in and Sershurrapal manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi is controlling Sershurrapal's posture.
Sershurrapal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi is controlling Sershurrapal's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Sershurrapal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Sershurrapal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
A slow jab from Sershurrapal misses its intended target. #TD2#
Takahashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi is nestled in close to Sershurrapal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Takahashi is nestled in close to Sershurrapal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sershurrapal defending well though.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well.
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sershurrapal is trying to control but can't.
Takahashi thows a huge punch but Sershurrapal dodges it nicely.
Takahashi is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sershurrapal defends well.
Sershurrapal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takahashi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Takahashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi pushes down on Sershurrapal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Genkei Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CMMA 140 Kanaani v Morrison
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Montpoisante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montpoisante takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Montpoisante.#TD2#
Takahashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Montpoisante dodges the ground and pound from Takahashi.
Takahashi taking a break here but Montpoisante is having none of it and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Montpoisante tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Montpoisante is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Montpoisante trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Montpoisante is not content to let Takahashi control the position.#T1#
Montpoisante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montpoisante trying to control from the bottom.
Takahashi stalling.
Montpoisante trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi working over Montpoisante with some ground and pound. Montpoisante looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montpoisante is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takahashi working Montpoisante over with strikes. #ES#
Montpoisante makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Montpoisante misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montpoisante misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Montpoisante bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montpoisante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Montpoisante's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montpoisante.
A leg kick checked by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante throws a counter high kick but Takahashi was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Montpoisante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
A leg kick checked by Montpoisante.
Takahashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Montpoisante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montpoisante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montpoisante tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montpoisante takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montpoisante thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montpoisante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Montpoisante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Montpoisante misses with a double jab
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montpoisante quickly recovers to half guard.
Montpoisante has one foot on Takahashi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Montpoisante.
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montpoisante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Montpoisante throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Montpoisante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahashi.#TD2#
Montpoisante gets caught flat footed, as Takahashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Montpoisante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Montpoisante throws a chopping leg kick but Takahashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Montpoisante's defenses.
Daniko Montpoisante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi fails with the takedown
and Montpoisante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Montpoisante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montpoisantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Montpoisante looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante misses with a body kick.
Montpoisante cracks Takahashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body. Montpoisante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montpoisante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montpoisante.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Montpoisante throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montpoisante misses with a series of wild punches.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montpoisante misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Montpoisante wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Montpoisante looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takahashi passes 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.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Montpoisante's temple.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montpoisante keeps working.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi prevents Montpoisante from improving his position.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Montpoisante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Montpoisante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Takahashi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takahashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montpoisante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Montpoisante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Montpoisante regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Takahashi.
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Montpoisante's guard.
Montpoisante is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Montpoisante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montpoisante swinging wildly here.
Takahashi defending well as Montpoisante loads up on a big left hand.
Montpoisante 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 loads up on a big right hand but Montpoisante slips the punch.
Montpoisante misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Genkei 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.
Takahashi goes for a double leg but Montpoisante avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montpoisante continues to drive forward.
Takahashi with a poor takedown
and Montpoisante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Montpoisante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montpoisante misses with the combination.
Takahashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montpoisante defends it well.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
Montpoisante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Montpoisante. Beautiful body shot.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Montpoisante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi shoots in and drives through. Montpoisante sprawls well.
Daniko Montpoisante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Takahashi.
Montpoisante stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Montpoisante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takahashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Montpoisante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montpoisante connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montpoisante.
Montpoisante lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Montpoisante throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range. #T3#
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Montpoisante gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Montpoisante misses with a body shot.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Montpoisante steps away.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Montpoisante.
Takahashi fails to land the takedown.
Montpoisante throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takahashi.
Montpoisante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takahashi slips nicely into half guard.
Takahashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takahashi is just content to waste time from the top position. Montpoisante takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Takahashi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takahashi throwing strikes from guard but Montpoisante blocks nicely.
Takahashi working some strikes from top position.
Takahashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montpoisante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genkei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
A very excited looking Genkei 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. |
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Event:
CMMA 126 Adam v Obaminator
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Finger's leg. Finger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi thumps Finger with a low kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Finger.
Finger jabs at Takahashi's body.
Finger connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Finger as he checks the leg kick.
Finger throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a single leg into guard. Finger didn't expect that.
Takahashi trying to control but Finger is working from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finger pulls Takahashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takahashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Finger keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takahashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Finger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finger has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Finger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi with the counter takedown but Finger avoids it easily.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Middle Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
Finger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Finger throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Finger throws a sloppy body shot
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Finger throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Finger misses.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Finger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 low kick.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Finger misses with a two punch combination.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finger. That did some damage!
Finger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finger lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Finger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Finger swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi defending well as Finger loads up on a big left hand.
Middle Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Finger sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finger batters Takahashi with a massive right followed by a huge left! Takahashi is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Finger lands a final crushing right hand to drop Takahashi to the mat with a gruesome thud! Finger is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Middle Finger!
Post fight, Middle Finger took to the microphone: 'Fuck My Sponsors, this is about me and my Brutality. Fuck em!'. |
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Event:
CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Takahashi misses with a takedown
and Krenakore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Krenakore checks it.
Krenakore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Krenakore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mapinguari Guerreiro in the buildup to the fight.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krenakore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Krenakore moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takahashi.
Krenakore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.#T1#
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krenakore moves away.
Krenakore misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Takahashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krenakore's guard.
Krenakore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krenakore tries to get out of the position.
Krenakore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takahashi's guard. #REVR#
Krenakore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krenakore is looking to stand up but Takahashi won't let him.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krenakore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi has control of Krenakore's left arm, preventing Krenakore from doing any damage. #T2#
Krenakore content to stall in guard here.
Krenakore wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Krenakore looking to sit in guard and control but Takahashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krenakore is keeping the position for now.
Krenakore wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi passes into half guard. #T3#
Krenakore is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Krenakore is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Krenakore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krenakore has hold of Takahashi's hands but Takahashi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krenakore wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Krenakore is defending well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but Krenakore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage.
Krenakore punching from the bottom.
#T4#
Takahashi is keen to just control but Krenakore is a slippery customer.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Takahashi working Krenakore over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Krenakore's temple.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Krenakore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Takahashi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Krenakore could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Takahashi has cracked it and Krenakore is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Takahashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Genkei Takahashi!
An out of breath Genkei Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C4 XXXV - Chakrit vs. Dude
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahashi.
A left and a right from Tautua both land. Nice combination.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Tautua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi feints a counter leg kick.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Tautua saw that one coming.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Takahashi. No joy for Tautua on that attempt.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tautua moves out of range of the body kick.
Tautua tries to counter with a takedown but Takahashi is quick to defend against it.
Tautua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tautua connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Moana Tautua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tautua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takahashi.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there #TD#
and Tautua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takahashi is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tautua tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Tautua being controlled here momentarily.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Takahashi controlling the position.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi pulls Tautua in to control the position.
Tautua trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tautua looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Tautua.
Tautua looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Tautua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Tautua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3##TD#
Tautua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tautua is working hard here to advance position.
Tautua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Tautua trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Takahashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Tautua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahashi stalling. #SUB#
Tautua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tautua wants to get back to full guard.
Tautua is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.#SUB#
Tautua 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. #SUB#
Tautua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moana Tautua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi scores with a push kick.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tautua blocks it well.
Tautua tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Tautua's knee but Tautua avoids it well.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tautua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takahashi sprawls and moves away.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tautua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tautua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takahashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tautua blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Tautua misses.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tautua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tautua looks to land a combination. Takahashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tautua throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range. #T1#
Tautua throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Moana Tautua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Tautua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takahashi sprawls and moves away.
Takahashi slips a jab and a cross from Tautua.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tautua moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
No luck for Tautua with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moana Tautua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tautua throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No joy there for Tautua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Tautua sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tautua tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tautua throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##TD#
Tautua dives in and scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi pulls Tautua in close to his closed guard and prevents Tautua from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tautua preventing the sweep.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Tautua being controlled here momentarily.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tautua's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Takahashi controlling Tautua's posture.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Tautua trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tautua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura here.
Moana Tautua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tautua tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Tautua defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tautua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tautua tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Tautua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tautua trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Tautua is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Moana Tautua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Tautua.
Tautua works over Takahashi's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Tautua feints and as Takahashi raises his hands in defense, Tautua changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tautua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takahashi's guard. #SUB#
Tautua is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tautua to get the leverage.
Takahashi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Takahashi wants to control but Tautua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi is pressing down on Tautua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi has his hands on Tautua's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Takahashi the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tautua advances position into side control!
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Tautua has control of the leg.
Tautua trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it. #T2#
Takahashi trying to control but Tautua postures up.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Tautua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Takahashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Tautua.
Takahashi is trying to maintain the position but Tautua is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi is controlling Tautua's trapped leg to prevent Tautua from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Tautua is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tautua to get the leverage.
Tautua trying to control from half guard but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Tautua has control of the leg. #T3#
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi pulls Tautua in close to prevent any damage.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tautua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tautua has managed to get both his arms back between Takahashi's legs - danger averted.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tautua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tautua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Tautua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tautua trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi gets back to full guard.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moana Tautua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tautua 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C4 - XXIX - Anubis vs Mountain
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Montpoisante swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Montpoisante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Takahashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montpoisante quickly recovers to half guard.
Takahashi stops Montpoisante from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Takahashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montpoisante pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montpoisante defends it well.
Takahashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante tries to kick Takahashi off but Takahashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Montpoisante's hands, connecting with Montpoisante's forehead.
Takahashi working Montpoisante over with strikes.
Takahashi working Montpoisante over with strikes.
Montpoisante is trying to stand back up but Takahashi is controlling him
Takahashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Montpoisante pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Montpoisante's hands, connecting with Montpoisante's forehead.
Montpoisante pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Montpoisante taking some punishment here, with Takahashi in his half guard.
Montpoisante is looking to escape.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takahashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montpoisante pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Takahashi lands strikes from half guard.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Montpoisante says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Montpoisante is looking to escape.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Montpoisante is trying to stand back up but Takahashi is controlling him
#T2#
Takahashi stalling.
Takahashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takahashi prevents Montpoisante from standing back up.
#SUB#
Takahashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takahashi lands a nice short elbow.
Montpoisante tries to kick Takahashi off but Takahashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Montpoisante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montpoisante is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Montpoisante's temple.
Takahashi lands strikes from half guard.
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Montpoisante's hands, connecting with Montpoisante's forehead.#ROC#Montpoisante is rocked!
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Montpoisante's hands, connecting with Montpoisante's forehead.
Montpoisante is still in real trouble! Can Takahashi finish him?
Montpoisante pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Takahashi stops Montpoisante from getting back to his feet.
Montpoisante seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Montpoisante is defending it quite comfortably.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Montpoisante is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Montpoisante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montpoisante tries to kick Takahashi off but Takahashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura here.
Montpoisante is looking to escape.
Montpoisante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takahashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takahashi is trying to control. Montpoisante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montpoisante looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Montpoisante defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Montpoisante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi 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#
Montpoisante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Montpoisante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montpoisante won't be happy with that.
Montpoisante tries to escape but Takahashi is in control.
Takahashi is putting a hurting on Montpoisante here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montpoisante has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takahashi landing strikes.
Takahashi prevents Montpoisante from escaping the position.
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Montpoisante will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi working the ground and pound.
Takahashi prevents Montpoisante from escaping the position.#T1##SUB#
Takahashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takahashi wants to control but Montpoisante is keeping him busy.
Montpoisante is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Takahashi is controlling him well.
Takahashi wants to control but Montpoisante is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montpoisante is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Montpoisante's shoulder. That is not cool.
Genkei Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montpoisante is pushing Takahashi's head away, looking to escape. Takahashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montpoisante can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Montpoisante is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montpoisante is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Montpoisante is trying to get back to his feet.
Takahashi advances to mount.
Takahashi working the ground and pound effectively.
Takahashi working the ground and pound effectively.
Takahashi landing punches.
Montpoisante wants to try and get back to his feet.
Takahashi controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB#
Takahashi working for a guillotine from mount but Montpoisante is in no mood to give up.
Montpoisante is in a horrible position here. Takahashi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Montpoisante wants to get back to his feet.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.
Takahashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montpoisante is looking to escape.
Montpoisante is trying to stand.
Takahashi lands a heavy elbow.
Montpoisante wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Takahashi.
Montpoisante is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Takahashi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Montpoisante covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
A relieved looking Genkei 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. |
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Event:
C4 XXIV - Duvernay vs Akechi
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Sagan throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Sagan misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Takahashi trying to control but Sagan is working from the bottom.
Takahashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sagan is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looks up at the clock and then as Sagan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takahashi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sagan struggling a bit here.
Sagan is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Sagan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takahashi's best efforts.
Sagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.#SUB#
Sagan looking for submissions off his back.
Sagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi not doing much here.
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.
Sagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Takahashi 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi prevents Sagan from improving his position.
Sagan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
Sagan wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but Sagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahashi to get the leverage. #T3#
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sagan defends it well. #SUB#
Sagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Sagan's temple.
Takahashi prevents Sagan from improving his position.
Sagan is trying to control but can't.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Sagan wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
#T4#
Takahashi not doing much here.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Sagan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Takahashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sagan has momentary wrist control but Takahashi slips an elbow through the middle.
Takahashi with a nice head shot there.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi works over Sagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Takahashi is working Sagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takahashi.
Sagan wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sagan keeps moving. #SUB#
Sagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Takahashi is pushing down on Sagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sagan looking for submissions off his back.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Sagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takahashi trying to control the pace. #T3#
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sagan trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sagan is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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.
#T4#
Takahashi is continuing to stall.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takahashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The adventures of Takahashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Takahashi lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Sagan is rocked!#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Oh Sagan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sagan actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagan 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.
#TD2#
Takahashi gets the takedown into side control.
Sagan is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi working away.
Takahashi staying calm.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sagan is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagan is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Sagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takahashi working away.
Sagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes.
Takahashi taking a breather here.
Sagan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takahashi connects with a decent elbow.
Sagan is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Sagan is defending well.
Takahashi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position. #T2#
Sagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagan wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Sagan's temple.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sagan wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Takahashi stalling.
Sagan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Sagan moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Sagan working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagan, not yet.
Takahashi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takahashi cracks Sagan with a big elbow.
Sagan tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sagan!#T4#
Takahashi prevents Sagan from getting the reversal.
Takahashi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the head.
Takahashi controlling the pace for now.
Takahashi lands a big elbow - Sagan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sagan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 XVI - Kamara vs. Stuckey
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Takahashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Takahashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Takahashi passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Sitsongrit is holding on to half guard well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takahashi lands a nice short elbow.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Takahashi controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takahashi stalling.
Sitsongrit controlling the position well.
Sitsongrit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sitsongrit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahashi controlling the action here. #T3#
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
Takahashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takahashi working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Takahashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Sitsongrit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Takahashi working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Takahashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Takahashi slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takahashi shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genkei Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Takahashi fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Takahashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takahashi. That did some damage!#TD#
Takahashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takahashi is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
Genkei Takahashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takahashi is controlling him.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sitsongrit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takahashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up. #T3#
Takahashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well. #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.
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Takahashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takahashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Takahashi has a takedown stuffed.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Takahashi is rocked!
Sitsongrit pushes Takahashi away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Takahashi out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Genkei Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pinkman moves to clinch but Takahashi breaks away #TD#
and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinkman won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takahashi (4) vs (0) Pinkman
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.
Pinkman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pinkman manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Pinkman is keeping the position.
Takahashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinkman 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.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Pinkman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinkman's guard. #T1#
Pinkman is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinkman wants to get back to full guard.
Takahashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takahashi passes into side control, despite Pinkman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Pinkman
Pinkman struggling a bit here.
Pinkman is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takahashi tries to move to mount but Pinkman blocks the move with his legs.
Pinkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinkman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takahashi working away.#T2#
Pinkman tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi controlling the position from side mount.
Pinkman is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.
Pinkman is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working. #T3#
Pinkman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takahashi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.
Pinkman wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.
Pinkman is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi is looking to advance position but Pinkman won't allow it.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Pinkman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinkman wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
#T4#
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pinkman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi is pushing down on Pinkman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pinkman is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Pinkman is defending well.
#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinkman is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5##SUB#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pinkman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Takahashi is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.#T6#
Pinkman manages to get to full guard.
Pinkman wants to hit a sweep here but Takahashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pinkman there! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Pinkman
Takahashi looking to control but Pinkman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinkman working to try and regain half guard.
Pinkman regains half guard.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Pinkman is working away. #T7#
Pinkman is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinkman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Pinkman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (10) vs (2) Pinkman
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Takahashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takahashi controls Pinkman momentarily but Pinkman frees himself. #T8#
Takahashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (12) vs (2) Pinkman
Pinkman trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
Pinkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi trying to control but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Pinkman looking to control.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinkman is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Pinkman keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass. #SUB#
Takahashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takahashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Takahashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pinkman gets full guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Pinkman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11##SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a triangle but Takahashi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
Pinkman is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Pinkman is trying to keep Takahashi in close.
Pinkman keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Pinkman keeps moving. #T13#
Pinkman 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 (12) vs (4) Pinkman
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinkman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takahashi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (14) vs (4) Pinkman
Takahashi trying to control but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Takahashi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pinkman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takahashi escapes and throws Pinkman's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (17) vs (4) Pinkman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Genkei Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jesse Pinkman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, bitch!'. |
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Event:
CACC 142: Ribbler vs Gatsby
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dracul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dracul stuffs the takedown.
Dracul fails with the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takahashi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dracul tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dracul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (0) Takahashi
Takahashi won't allow Dracul to pass to mount.
Dracul controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Dracul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Dracul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dracul'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.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dracul in particular looking to stall.
Dracul prevents Takahashi from improving his position.#T2#
Dracul content to control rather than advance.
Takahashi moves into full guard.
Takahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
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.#T3#
Takahashi wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Dracul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takahashi for as long as he can get away with.
Dracul continues to stall.
Takahashi is trying to keep Dracul in close.
Dracul content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi has his hands on Dracul's head, controlling the position.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Dracul is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Dracul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dracul postures up.
Dracul is pushing down on Takahashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takahashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dracul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Dracul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dracul trying to advance position but Takahashi counters by regaining guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dracul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Dracul advances to half guard.
Dracul controlling the pace.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Dracul trying to control the pace. #T9#
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.
Dracul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Dracul keeps him under control.
Dracul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dracul trying to control from half guard but Takahashi is working away. #T10#
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul not doing much here.
Further stalling from Dracul.#T11#
Takahashi tries to roll over but Dracul keeps him under control.#T12#
Dracul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Dracul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Takahashi trying to control but Dracul postures up.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Dracul keeps him under control.
Dracul is looking to advance position but Takahashi won't allow it.
Well, if Dracul 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.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up.
#T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takahashi won't allow Dracul to pass to mount.
Dracul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dracul takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Turbo misses its intended target.
Turbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turbo just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Nara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nara lands in his opponent's guard.
Turbo is looking to sweep but instead, Nara has passed into half guard.
Turbo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nara wants to free his trapped foot but Turbo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Turbo has his hands clasped together around Nara's back. He's all about the action.
Nara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turbo's head.
Nara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nara tries to pass to full mount but Turbo defends it.
Nara wants to take a breather but Turbo is having none of it.
Turbo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nara.
Nara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Nara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nara trying to pass the guard but Turbo defending well.
Turbo manages to get to full guard.
Nara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turbo trying to keep a closed guard but Nara is proving a slippery customer.
Turbo keeping moving, preventing Nara from controlling successfully.
Nara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Turbo keeping moving, preventing Nara from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turbo stuffs the takedown attempt from Nara. Nara gets slowly back to his feet.
Turbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nara dives in for a single leg takedown but Turbo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chiako Nara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turbo circles away.
Nara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turbo misses with a looping left.
Nara shoots in but Turbo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis Turbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turbo leaves Nara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Nara shoots in for a takedown but Turbo shows good takedown defense.
Nara doesn't manage to clinch there - Turbo circles away.
Turbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Nara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nara showed some decent athleticism there.
Nara passes to full mount!
Nara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Turbo because Nara loaded up on that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nara lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nara has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turbo's face.
Nara throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiako Nara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nara fails with the takedown.#TD#
Nara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nara is thwarting Turbo's attempts to control the position.
Nara trying to control from half guard but Turbo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nara is looking to take a break and control but Turbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turbo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Nara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turbo defends it well.
Nara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turbo trying to get back to full guard but Nara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Nara punching from mount but Turbo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turbo is looking to escape.
Chiako Nara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nara is landing with some decent strikes but Turbo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turbo is squirming around, avoiding Nara's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turbo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nara cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3##SUB#
Nara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nara unloading with bombs!
Nara tries to control but Turbo wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nara cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4##SUB#
Nara is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Turbo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nara landing strikes from the mount.
Nara looking to control but Turbo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nara throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nara lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiako Nara dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nara blocks a jab.
Turbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Turbo. No joy for Nara on that attempt.
Nara has a takedown stuffed.
Turbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chiako Nara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nara shoots for a takedown but Turbo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turbo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nara shoots for a takedown but Turbo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Turbo misses.
Nara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turbo leaves Nara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nara tries for a takedown but Turbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turbo. Nara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nara moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nara tries for a takedown but Turbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turbo feints a counter leg kick.
Turbo throws a hook but Nara avoids it easily.
Turbo throws a front kick aimed at Nara's knee but Nara avoids it well. #T1#
Turbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nara doesn't manage to clinch there - Turbo circles away.
Nara defending well as Turbo loads up on a big left hand.
Nara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turbo.
Nara looks for a takedown but Turbo sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Turbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nara shoots in for a takedown but Turbo shows good takedown defense.
Nara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turbo defends well and Nara ends up having to push Turbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turbo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nara is defended easily by Turbo.
Turbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chiako Nara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nara shoots in for a double leg but Turbo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turbo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Nara ducks under a wild hook from Turbo.
Lewis Turbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Nara misses with a takedown attempt - Turbo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nara blocks a jab.
Nara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turbo looks to land a right hand but Nara moved out of range.
Nara attempts a counter takedown but Turbo avoids it well and moves away.
Nara tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turbo! But no joy.
Nara slips a jab from Turbo.
Turbo misses with a leg kick.
Nara goes for a double leg but Turbo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turbo continues to drive forward.
Turbo feints a counter leg kick.
Nara staying out of range there.
Turbo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turbo sprawls well. Turbo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nara gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nara defending well as Turbo loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Turbo misses with a head kick.
Turbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nara checks it well.
Nara blocks a jab.
Nara slips a straight right by Turbo.
Nara wants to clinch up but Turbo keeps it at a distance.
Turbo looks to land a left hand but Nara moved out of range nicely.
Turbo misses with an uppercut.
Nara looks for a takedown but Turbo sprawls well.
Nara dives in and grabs Turbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turbo pushes down on Nara's head and hops out.
Nara backing away here, and Turbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nara slips under a jab from Turbo.
Turbo tried to score with a low kick but Nara checks it.
Nara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turbo misses with an uppercut.
Turbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nara moves out of range as Turbo strikes.
Nara slips a jab from Turbo.
Nara tries for a takedown but Turbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nara dives in and grabs Turbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turbo pushes down on Nara's head and hops out.
Turbo throws a chopping leg kick but Nara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turbo's waist but Turbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nara off to one side.
Turbo misses with a hook. Nara ducked under it nicely.
Turbo throws a looping overhand right but Nara ducks down to avoid it.
Nara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turbo misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turbo's waist but Turbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nara off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Nara.
Nara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turbo.
Nara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turbo avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Turbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nara 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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